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The regime’s likely rejection of the Arab League initiative

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

The Arab League initiative and its contents have been published in Al-Hayat newspaper and can be accessed here. Its main articles include the withdrawal of the army and armed security from civilian areas, release of political prisoners, dialogue towards a … Continue reading →

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Bashar al-Assad’s impending address

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Initially pro-regime media outlets reported an impending speech by Bashar al-Assad, with expected ‘reforms’ announced, before the start of Ramadan (end of July) – the most prominent being the annulment of article eight in the Syrian constitution that that designates … Continue reading →

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A new law to regulate political plurality

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

The regime has drafted a new law regulating political life in Syria, as part of what it terms as a ‘basket of reforms’. Technically the law places certain conditions for the formation of political parties, these include the prohibition of … Continue reading →

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An impending speech by Bashar al-Assad?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

The Lebanese newspaper ‘Al-Dayar’ (a staunchly pro-Syrian regime newspaper), confirms that Bashar al-Assad will give his fourth speech at the end of July 2011, to be broadcast on Syrian television. The report states that Bashar al-Assad will cancel Article eight … Continue reading →

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Has the regime’s political solution begun?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

The Syrian opposition are holding a series of meetings at the Semiramis Hotel, in Damascus. Prominent figures attending include Michel Kilo, Aref Dalila and Fayez Sara. Already the grassroots committees, organising the uprising, have rejected the meeting as another government ploy. … Continue reading →

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