Iraqi Kurds react to Syria's events, but autonomous Kurdistan of Iraq keeps calm
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/204021.html
Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:20PM
Matt Frazer, Press TV, Arbil
اغلاق السفارة السورية في طرابلس
Closure of the Syrian embassy in Tripoli
http://www.aksalser.com/index.php?page=view_news&id=4ea839d111cc31007b49224d3003e573&ar=168663674
Tuesday - October 11 - 2011 - 19:10:21
Closed the Syrian embassy in Tripoli does not answer their doors to communication, while the Syrians said the acting Minister of Oil and Libyan financial reporters he was proud of the position of the Transitional National Assembly to support the protesters, the Syrians.
And methods of Syrians in Libya doors and windows of the embassy building but did not receive a response to their request for assistance, according to the agency "Reuters" news.
He said Syrian wait in front of the building, carrying his passport that he "wanted to register a newly born children and that when asked about the reason for not assisting him told that the embassy closed its doors."
And it was unclear whether the decision to close the Syrian embassy in Tripoli in Syria has taken or is issued by the Transitional Council, the Libyan, who is running battles with Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi.
At a press conference in the Libyan capital, said Ali Altarhuni and Acting Minister of Oil and Finance in Libya told reporters he was "proud of the position of Libya, which occurs in Syria."
He told reporters in Tripoli that "the Council's position is very clear about what is happening in Syria, which is unconditional support to the Syrians."
The Transitional Council, the Libyan point of the first recognized the "Syrian National Council", and considered to be "legitimate representative of the Syrian people," at a time when Damascus has warned in the words of Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem recognition of the Council.
ألمانيا تدين مهاجمة السفارة السورية في برلين...مصادر مطلعة: اعتراف المجلس الانتقالي الليبي بـ«المجلس الوطني السوري» هو اعتراف من الناتو لا من طرابلس
Germany condemns attack on the Syrian embassy in Berlin ... sources: Libyan recognition of the transitional Council to «the Syrian National Council» is a recognition of NATO, not Tripoli
http://www.alwatan.sy/dindex.php?idn=110170
http://backupurl.com/4ky7eb
10/11/2011
Future of Libya-Syria relations uncertain
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/204060.html
Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:32PM
Interview with George Jabour, Advisor to Former Syrian President
The National Transitional Council (NTC) in Libya has closed down the Syrian embassy in Tripoli in a clear stance to recognize the Syrian opposition council.
Meanwhile, Syria has warned to take strict measures against governments which recognize the opposition council.
Press TV has interviewed with George Jabour, Advisor to Former Syrian President, to share his opinion on this issue.
Press TV: Are you surprised at this action that has been taken by Libya?
Jabour: No I am not surprised. Nobody is surprised as a matter of fact. The general feeling here in Syria is that Libya is not a free agent. Libya is occupied by NATO forces and of course there were all sorts of rumors that the NATO powers, the Western powers in general would like to repeat in Syria what was the experiment that was taken in Libya, regarding foreign intervention.
Press TV: What kind of reaction then can be expected from Damascus regarding this situation?
Jabour: Well they closed the Syrian embassy in Tripoli. The ordinary measure is to have some sort of reciprocity in this regard.
Press TV: Meaning that you think diplomatic relations will be cut now between Syria and Libya?
Jabour: Perhaps not to cut but then perhaps the level of representation will be less, depends on the exact measures that will be taken by the Transitional Council in Tripoli which is not a government yet, let us observe that regarding the diplomatic representation of Syria in Tripoli.
Press TV: Do you think this move shows that the majority of the Libyan people, do you think they are in favor of their new government or the Transitional government or not because prior to this time Syria and Libya had OK relations. How do you see these turn in events and what exactly does it mean for Libya itself?
Jabour: Well I cannot judge about the state of affairs regarding the state of public opinion in Libya but then I can say simply what the world altogether knows that the Libyans are not free agents with the participation of NATO in the revolution against Gaddafi. The revolution in Libya was welcomed by all but then when the league of Arab states turned to the United Nations and the United Nations turned to NATO in order to support the revolutionaries then the revolution lost some of its flavor, almost all of its flavor.
Press TV: So are you saying that what is happening right now between Syria and Libya, do you think this is at the orders or demands of the West or the NATO forces?
Jabour: Well no question about that. This is very clear. But then this is also sad for the two people of Syria and Libya. We have many Syrians working in Libya. We have many Libyans living in Damascus. We have almost something like thousands of family relationships, marriages and so far between Syrians and Libyans and this will be sad for them and let us remember again that the Transitional Council in Libya is not the proper legitimate government of Libya yet. So I do not think that essentially in principal, in constitutional law it is authorized to take such a step. But then it has taken it and politics at times is not constitutional. You know that politics is a matter of fact, a matter of order and we believe that the present rulers in Libya, the transitional council have received instructions from the NATO powers to take this step and sad to say this.
"التحالف الديمقراطي" في مصر يعترف بالـ "مجلس الوطني" المعارض
"Democratic Alliance" in Egypt, recognized as "National Council" Exhibition
http://www.aksalser.com/index.php?page=view_news&id=2f46f90fac6e096aa986d90976af6c9f&ar=477607418
Tuesday - October 11 - 2011 - 15:15:04
Decided to "Democratic Alliance for Egypt," which includes nearly 34 political parties to recognize the "Syrian National Council" exhibitions as a legitimate representative of the Syrian People's Revolution and all factions of the opposition.
أمير قطر مفتٍ لحلف الناتو!!
Qatar's emir mufti of NATO!!
http://www.alwatan.sy/dindex.php?idn=110102
10/11/2011
Statements made by the Emir of Qatar to the legislation of foreign intervention. . .
The ruler of Qatar and no Arab ruler or head don't have a right to submit a fatwa permitting colonization of our countries under any justification or slogan or whatever bright bears a human face to false as we have heard from the Emir of Qatar.
Even if we assume good faith for the statements of this kind, what will be built is not related to good intentions, and it is said: «the road to hell is paved with good intentions», although I am sure that the ruler of Qatar and the owner of Al-Jazeera was not of good faith when he responded to press this formula condemned.
We hope that busy Qataris and the Saudis and other NATO allies in the Gulf, their affairs of Interior, where systems of governance without constitutions or laws, like the kingdoms of the Middle Ages, and where women cannot drive a car not a plane as it was in Libya or other our Arab countries.
We hope that our brothers are busy in the Gulf and Qatar to provide assistance to victims of Somalia and the famine there and stop at that and have the thanks and praise, and to initiate aggression against our nation under the twisted rationale for the service, Mr. American and Israeli citizen, it is rejected by the Arab .. but we will resist.
قطر تدعو لوقف "حمامات الدم فى سوريا"
Qatar calls for stopping "blood baths in Syria"
http://www.aksalser.com/index.php?page=view_news&id=3a8e40e123a412640fd89fc01674df52&ar=780980712
Tuesday - October 11 - 2011 - 10:44:37
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheik Hamad bin Jassim need to take what he called "quick and practical steps to stop the bloodshed in Syria."
And saw Sheikh Hamad Al Thani told reporters on the sidelines of the Asian Dialogue Forum tenth the situation in Syria requires a serious action to stop this business, "because there were dead of all ages and races of men, women and children."
He went on saying, "It took a long time It is clear that there is a determination of the parties and that there must be action to stop it," calling on the Arab League to "shoulder its responsibility in this regard.
President al-Assad Reviews Attempts to Undermine Syria's Arab and Regional Role with a Jordanian Delegation (including 2 former ministers)
http://www.sana.sy/eng/337/2011/10/11/374925.htm
Oct 11, 2011
DAMASCUS, (SANA) - President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday reviewed with a number of the Jordanian national figures the latest developments in the Syrian arena and the attempts to undermine Syria's Arab and regional role.
Headed by Former Jordanian Justice Minister Hussein Mujalli, members of the delegation expressed keenness on Syria's security and stability, rejecting all attempts of foreign interference in its internal affairs and of creating chaos in the country.
They considered that targeting Syria is part of targeting all the Arabs, and the pan-Arab project, in addition to the resistance approach.
They were also briefed by President al-Assad on the reality of what is taking place in Syria and the strides achieved by the state in carrying out the reforms to meet the needs of the Syrian citizens away from all sorts of pressure.
Members of the delegation expressed confidence in Syria's ability to get out of the crisis stronger and more immune, adding that Syria will continue its pioneer national and pan-Arab role serving the Arabs' issues and interests.
Talks during the meeting also touched upon the role of the parties, which adopt a pan-Arab approach, in developing themselves and restoring their role, in addition to enhancing the Arab citizens' confidence in Arabism which have become a pressing need more than ever.
The delegation comprised of Editor-in-Chief of al-Majd Newspaper Fahd al-Rimawi, Former Information Minister Hani Khasawneh, Secretary of the Jordanian Bar Association and Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab Bar Association Samih Khreis, Former Regional Secretary of al-Baath Party in Jordan Hassan Ajaj, Head of the Popular Committee for Supporting Syria Mansour Murad, Vice-Chairman of the Arab Cultural Forum Fayz Shakhatra, Editor-in-Chief of al-Wahda Newspaper, Lawyer Jawad Yunus.
The Jordanian Popular Committee for Supporting Syria visited Syria on August 8th to show solidarity and reject attempts of foreign intervention in Syria's internal affairs which target its sovereignty, independent decision and strategic position.
Members of the Committee called for backing Syria in the face of the Israeli-Western plots that target its pan-Arab stances.
Iranian envoy to Lebanon: Situation in Syria improving
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Politics/2011/Oct-11/151018-iranian-envoy-to-lebanon-situation-in-syria-improving.ashx
October 11, 2011 02:40 PM
The Daily Star
BEIRUT: The Syrian people will get what they demand from their government under the leadership of President Bashar Assad, Iran's envoy to Lebanon said Tuesday, adding that the situation in the Arab country was improving.
"God willing, the Syrian people will get what they want from the regime headed by President Assad," Ghadanfar Rukn Abadi told reports after meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister Adnan Mansour.
"The situation there, as you all know, is headed to the better and we are currently witnessing an increasing number of meetings between the concerned authorities in the Syrian regime, especially with President Bashar Aassad, along with reforms," he added.
Iran has voiced its skepticism about the anti-government protests in Syria, echoing Assad's remarks that the uprisings in the Arab country are part of a larger conspiracy targeting the Syrian leadership.
Following his meeting with Mansour Tuesday, Abadi also said that Iran was ready to provide military aid to Lebanon in a bid to strengthen military ties between the two countries.
"I officially announce today that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to strengthen military ties with the republic of Lebanon, particularly in terms of equipping the Lebanese Army in the face of the Israeli occupation, especially during these times," Abadi said, adding that the offer was being discussed by the concerned authorities in Lebanon.
Asked whether Iran's military aid would conflict with the U.S. military aid program to Lebanon, Abdai said:
"We work on the basis of principles and beliefs and support those with rights in any place of the world. And as long as there is a righteous case in the region with the Israeli occupation of Palestinian and Lebanese territory ... we will definitely announce our readiness to support whoever faces this cancerous presence of Israel."
Syria visit would have legitimised Lebanon presence: Sfeir
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Politics/2011/Oct-11/151019-visit-to-syria-would-have-meant-acceptance-of-presence-in-lebanon-sfeir.ashx
October 11, 2011 04:59 PM
The Daily Star
BEIRUT: Maronite Cardinal Nasrallah Sfeir said that making a visit to Syria during his term as patriarch would have meant an acceptance from Bkirki of the Syrian presence in Lebanon.
"The visit would have meant that we accept the Syrian presence in Lebanon, and we do not want to walk in any direction but the Lebanese one," Rai told Future News in an interview Monday night.
Speculation has mounted in recent weeks that Patriarch Beshara Rai will visit Damascus following his warning that the uprising in Syria could threaten Christians in the country should civil war break out between Alawites and Sunnis.
In his comments, Rai also said Syrian President Bashar Assad should have been given more time to implement reforms.
The patriarch later said his remarks had been taken out of context.
During the interview Monday, Sfeir said each patriarch has his own policies and beliefs.
"Rai knows whether it is beneficial or not to visit Syria to check on the community there. Every patriarch has their own way just like every president," Sfeir said.
In 2000, while heading the Maronite Church, Sfeir declared opposition to Syria's three decades of domination over Lebanon, which ended five years later when Damascus withdrew its troops following former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination.
"We have had a position regarding the relationship with Syria and I do not think we can change history," Sfier said Monday. "I do not believe that if we had accepted Syria's presence in Lebanon the Christians would have been better off."
Despite his opposition to Syria, Sfeir did not reject the idea that Christians were at risk in the region. "Christians have been in this region and especially in Lebanon since the foundation of Christianity and they have to fight to stay here," Sfeir said.
The former patriarch also touched upon the division between Christian leaders in Lebanon, saying that he had put efforts to unite Christians who differed in their political policies.
"We tried our best to unite the vision among Christians in Lebanon and this division among them threatens their existence. That is the reason many of them are leaving Lebanon to find safer places," Sfeir said.
During his term, Sfeir was vocal regarding his opposition to Hezbollah's arms, and the former patriarch said Monday he did not regret such a stance, which led to the severing of ties with Christian leaders who were allied with the group.
In his September comments, Rai also tied the disarmament of Hezbollah to Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, saying that Hezbollah's justification for carrying arms would collapse when Israel withdraws from Lebanese territory.
"I don't regret remarks about the mini state and the illegal possession of arms ... Lebanese should be convinced that arms belong to the state which looks after their affairs so that peace can be achieved," he said.
Lebanese cement exports hit by Syria unrest
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Business/Lebanon/2011/Oct-11/150937-lebanese-cement-exports-hit-by-syria-unrest.ashx
October 11, 2011 01:40 AM
By Brooke Anderson
The Daily Star
BEIRUT: Lebanese cement exports to Syria and Iraq have fallen drastically as companies find it increasingly difficult to ship their products overland through Syria, which is facing security disturbances.
"The situation is now critical because sales are decreasing radically to Egypt and Syria," Pierre Doumet, general manager of Cimenterie Nationale told The Daily Star.
The company used to export 97 percent of its cement to Syria, Egypt and Iraq. In 2007, it invested $100 million in a production facility in Chekka in anticipation of increased regional demand.
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