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2005-03-12 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

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Posted by Sobiesky 2005-03-12 1:24:47 AM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Syrian Kurds poised for massive demonstrations backed by US and Iraqi Kurds Sobiesky, its not clear what your source is for this statement but if true, it is very significant for two reason. 1. If the US is providing some kind of support, it will have to involve military gaurantees along the lines of preventing Syria armour and air (and perhaps all military units) from being moved into Kurdish areas. There is no way Bush will allow a repeat of the 1991 debacle. 2. The Iraqi Kurds have been very careful not to overplay their hand and are in the middle of crucial negotiations over Kirkuk, the last thing they should want at present is conflict in Syria. Therefore if they are supporting it now, they must believe now is a critical moment, and all that is required is enough of a push to bring the whole Syrian house of cards down.

Posted by phil_b 2005-03-12 3:09:21 AM|| 2005-03-12 3:09:21 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Phil, wish I can tell you, but I lost the refs. One of the Kurdish online news outlets. So, you need to take it with a grain of salt. There is a sit in demo planed in Syria, that I knew of, that is related to âKamishli uprisingâ. Perhaps it is being expanded as a part of the pressure on Assad from all sides or maybe because of that.

Posted by Sobiesky 2005-03-12 6:25:18 AM|| 2005-03-12 6:25:18 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Phil, I don't know what source that Sobiesky originally used, but this was on Debka yesterday.

Syrian Kurds poised for massive demonstrations backed by US and Iraqi Kurds to mark first anniversary of their âKamishli uprising.â More Syrian opposition factions expected to join protest.

Posted by RWV 2005-03-12 12:13:28 PM|| 2005-03-12 12:13:28 PM|| Front Page Top

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