http://www.liveleak.com/browse?q=Syria Wed, 22 May 2013 11:57:59 -0400 Liveleak http://edge.liveleak.com/80281E/u/u/ll2/logo.gif http://www.liveleak.com/browse?q=Syria Wed, 22 May 2013 05:10:35 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=5c3_1369213684 helle A US Senate panel has voted in favor of a bill authorizing the government to provide foreign sponsored militants in Syria with lethal weapons and military training. On Tuesday, democratic chairman of the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Robert Menendez, introduced the bill which authorizes the US government to directly back foreign sponsored militant groups with arms. The bill, which also authorizes a 250-million dollar fund to help the transition of the Syrian government, was supported by both the Democrats and Republicans with a 15-3 vote. This is the first time Washington directly supports the foreign sponsored militants. "Vital national interests are at stake and we cannot watch from the sidelines," Menendez said. This comes while Sen. Mark Udall (D., Colo.) warned his fellow senators of the dangers of arming rebel forces whose intentions are unknown, saying "I think we have to ask the question, who are we arming?" "To tell you the truth, I don't think we know who we're arming. The truth is it changes every day," he added. The crisis in Syria began in March 2011, and many people, including large numbers of Syrian soldiers and security personnel, have been killed in the violence. The Syrian government says the chaos is being orchestrated from outside the country, and there are reports that a very large number of the militants are foreign nationals. On Saturday, President Bashar al-Assad said militants from 29 different countries are fighting against the government in Syria. He stated that foreign intervention is the most important factor aggravating the situation in his country. IA/PR http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=5c3_1369213684 helle A US Senate panel votes to arm foreign-backed militants in <span class="highlight">Syria</span> Syria, USA, Terrorism Tue, 21 May 2013 23:47:18 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=964_1369193196 userkc A brief summary of the situation in Syria for 20 May 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzTSeXj10Xo ANNA News http://anna-news.info/ http://www.youtube.com/user/newsanna May 20 Homs in the province of Homs in the town of Al-Koseyru continuing terrorist operation parts and units of the Syrian-Arab Army against militants of the terrorist organization Al-Nusra. House to house street by street army troops tighten encirclement of the bandits, despite their desperate resistance and attempts to break through. Not withstanding the onslaught, the bandits retreat deep into the city by throwing munition and property. Because in a house has been detected seized a large cache of weapons ammunition, as well as with many Food production in Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Perfectly prepared fortifications and trenches bandits full profile say that their creation was attended Foreign military experts. Early in the morning of May 20 at 7 am two suicide bombers blew up two car packed with explosives in a recently released housing quarters in the factory for the production of blankets. There are dead and wounded, including and among the civilian population, the number of confirmed victims of surrounding buildings suffered enormous material damage. Del-Zor. The militants of Al-Nusra continue mortar and rocket attacks on residential areas of cities and towns of Syria. So intense was subjected to mortar fire one of the districts of Der Zor. among civilians have killed and wounded, the number of Affected specified. ANNA News Agency Marat Musin, Igor Nadyrshin, Andrey Filatov, Viktor Kuznetsov Syria http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=964_1369193196 userkc A brief summary of the situation in <span class="highlight">Syria</span> for 20 May 2013 Syria Tue, 21 May 2013 22:59:38 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=7b6_1369191455 cathy winslow Getting to al-Qusayr city is not easy these days, roads have to be chosen wisely; one wrong turn, and you might end up in the wrong place; but as we approach what is now considered a vital intersection in Syria's geography and daily fighting, signs of battles that took place before becomes more and more evident. After the scenes of destruction, the sounds of fierce clashes begin and a side road has to be used to avoid the clashes. A dusty and bumpy road; but not as difficult as the clashes taking place inside the city. This is the main entrance of al-Qusayr city we are at the main square leading into al-Qusayr city we are standing here with the Syrian army as they are approaching more and more the city center The Syrian army is securing the city street by street and stationing units as they go in, but the biggest challenge is the snipers. The insurgents sharp shooters are making running and ducking an essential life skill to survive in Al-Qusair. However, the Syrian army has found more innovative ways to avoid the snipers, making ditches and covering them with whatever they could put their hands on. The clashes become more and more intense as we get closer to insurgents. Here every street you cross needs fire coverage from Syrian troops and when this fails the tanks come in. Finally we are at the schools complex, a group of adjacent school buildings that have become the new frontline in the fight over al-Qusayr. This is the schools' complex which was one of the strongest points inside al-Qusayr as the Syrian Army is advancing, it managed to seize the building and they are advancing more right now. http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/05/21/304655/syria-army-advances-on-qusayr-city/ http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=7b6_1369191455 cathy winslow <span class="highlight">Syria</span> army Continue advances in Qusayr city Syria,Qusayr,Qusair,War,Assad Tue, 21 May 2013 20:46:55 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c4c_1369183416 GLEISE581 SYRIA TRANSITION SUPPORT ACT INTRODUCED BY MENENDEZ, CORKER PASSES SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEEBipartisan Legislation Approved by a Vote of 15 to 3Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Bill Provides for Lethal Aid and Training to Vetted Syrian Opposition, Sanctions Weapon Sales and Petroleum Sales to the Assad Regime, While Delivering Humanitarian Assistance and Planning for a Post-Assad Syria WASHINGTON, DC - The Syria Transition Support Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Bob Corker (R-TN) passed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The legislation plans for a post-Assad Syria by offering humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people, limited lethal and non-lethal assistance and training to vetted Syrian groups. "The situation in Syria is critical for Syrians, for the region, and for the U.S. effort to counter extremism. More than 80,000 Syrians have died in the last two years, the number of refugees now tops 1.5 million; the conflict is spilling over into Lebanon and Iraq; and extremists groups with links to al-Qaeda are exploiting the conflict and gaining ground in a state with large chemical weapon stockpiles. The time to act and turn the tide against Assad is now. This legislation will provide critical support to the Syrian opposition through provision of military assistance, training, and additional humanitarian support." "Given the risks to the U.S. and the region from an extremist takeover in Syria, I thank my colleagues for advancing our bill that seeks a better outcome by establishing a more focused U.S. strategy without new spending or authorizing American military force. This effort has always been about more than the arming and training of vetted opposition groups; it is about shifting the momentum on the ground toward moderate forces while helping them build consensus for a new government post Assad," said Corker. "In order for the necessary political transition to take place, moderate forces must gain the upper hand, and Assad must doubt his chances of survival. This bill moves that effort down the road in a serious, measured way, so I hope it is something my congressional colleagues and the president will embrace. " The Menendez-Corker legislation includes six key elements. o Authority to provide arms, military training and non-lethal supplies to the Syrian armed opposition: Groups that have gone through a thorough vetting process by the U.S. government, meeting certain criteria on human-rights, terrorism, and non-proliferation, would be eligible. A presidential waiver is included allowing for the distribution of anti-aircraft defensive systems with strict limitations. o Creation of a $250 million transition fund each year through FY2015 drawn from funds otherwise appropriated for regional transition support: To assist the civilian opposition in early transition institution building and maintenance of existing institutions, such as preserving security institutions, preventing regional spillover, promoting government formation, supporting transition justice, and reconciliation efforts. o Sanctions on arms and oil sales to Assad: Targeting any person that the President of the United States determines has knowingly participated in or facilitated a transaction related to the sale or transfer of military equipment, arms, petroleum, or petroleum products to the Assad regime. o Broad authority for humanitarian assistance: To ensure the administration is not hampered in its efforts to provide humanitarian aid to the Syrian people. This section does not authorize any new or additional funding. o Administration strategy: Requiring the administration to work with Congress and keep it fully apprised of strategy towards Syria, including working through the international community and Russia to find a political settlement. o Amendment to the Syria Accountability Act: To allow for sanctions removal once a transitional government is in place and certain terrorism and WMD criteria have been met. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c4c_1369183416 GLEISE581 <span class="highlight">SYRIA</span> TRANSITION SUPPORT ACT PASSED syria Tue, 21 May 2013 18:54:47 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=8c5_1369176695 userkc Summary of events in Syria for May 21 http://anna-news.info/node/11467 ANNA News http://www.youtube.com/user/newsanna http://anna-news.info/ Today, terrorist groups from Haraszti, and the Duma tried to unlock the army surrounded the area Barzov militias. On army checkpoints were attacked with car bombs. The explosions took place near a police hospital, located on the main highway leading to Damascus from the northern parts of the country and the outside of the building control system, water supply, located just south. As a result of the ensuing fire burned down the building. There are dead and wounded, including not only military but also civilians. Another car filled with 1 ton of explosives, has not reached its goal of being undermined by the military. In the wake of the bombings strike up clashes had destroyed many attackers. In Haraszti also was eliminated a group of militants led by warlord, a Saudi national named Abu Muzhahed and the bus with the terrorists, to break the aid of his accomplices. On a section of motorway Mujahideen was blown armored personnel of the security forces. Building of the police hospital was shelled with mortars by militants, leaving one person dead, several injured. The area also Barzov of fierce clashes in which dozens of terrorists were liquidated "Dzhebhat An-Nusra", including the leader of one of the factions entrenched there, a Kuwaiti national who bore the nickname Abu Muaz. Were offset by a few snipers and destroyed stores of weapons and ammunition. Fights also captured district plantations Barzov, Haraszti and neighborhood Kabuna and Tishreen quarter. In Kabune clash occurred at one of the army checkpoint, where they were eliminated, all participating in the attack on him by terrorists. In the industrial area Kabuna Air Force planes were destroyed militant hideouts, and after the air attack Syrian artillery inflicted a series of precision strikes against concentrations of terrorists in Dzhobare and territories between him and Kabunom. In the province of Damascus clashes with terrorist groups took place in Al-Hudzheyre, An-Nebek, Deir Atye and plantations around the city Duma. In the Damascus suburb kiswa exploded a car bomb, a number of civilians were injured. As a result of a mortar attack by militants campus garment factories, located in the village of Mleha, three workers were killed, 23 were wounded. Some of the injured are in critical condition. In Adre location of the 39th regiment of the Syrian army was attacked by gangs of terrorists, an attempted from two sides. Under the main entrance on the territory of the military rebels had dug a tunnel in which they were placed containers of TNT, the blast that killed five soldiers, two were injured. Following the explosion of militant groups have attempted to enter the territory of the regime of the object, which ended in failure. A lot of members of the gangs were killed and wounded, and the rest fled. It should be noted that this sortie - not the first. The day before yesterday the terrorists drove a stolen tank military base to the fence and fired five shots that killed one officer, five privates were wounded. Strike up after this attack, fight lasted 6:00. It resulted in an escape group that has left the battlefield in many dead and wounded. Spurred failure and forced to retreat militants fired several mortar shells at a military unit that resulted in property damage. The situation remains tense as in the Khan Sheikh, where terrorists Free Syrian Army was kidnapped one of the elders and respected people in the village, and his son was injured by them. In response, the militias arrested a number of troops belonging to the Free Syrian Army fighters, which caused further deterioration of the situation: armed groups fired on residential areas of the village of mortars. According to some reports, among civilians wounded there. In the province of Homs in Al Kseyr operations continue to sweep the city blocks from the armed groups. At present, the main forces of the surviving terrorists have accumulated in its northern part, where they had previously captured airfield Ad-dub, through which they hope to escape from the environment. In today's fighting Syrian military was destroyed Lebanese militant group, owned by the flow, "Al-Mustaqbal", led by Saad al-Hariri and the terrorist squad, consisting of 20 members, led by warlord Vrtana Al Zhuri of "An-Nusra Dzhebhat." On the border with Lebanon today was again detected and eliminated a group of militants who had tried to break the line and get into the city for assistance to terrorists, who are in the "pot." In the city of Ar-Rastan in the counter-terrorist operation Syrian army destroyed militant hideouts, their cache of weapons and ammunition, the 23-mm anti-aircraft gun, cars with high-caliber machine gun and a workshop for the production of IEDs. On the east of the province boestolknovniya that resulted in the neutralization of dozens of members of the armed groups and their cars with a large-caliber machine gun, occurred between Hussein and Ain Tel Al-Gar, and between the villages and Bveyr Sacra. In the city of Homs in the quarters of the old city of Hai Al-Varsha, Hai Al Vaara and Karabis congestion terrorists were killed, they owned cars and a workshop for the manufacture of IEDs, 10 militants were captured alive. In the province of Idleb as a result of an army division counter-terrorism operations have been released three people who were abducted by an armed group "Dzhebhat en-Nusra." One of them - the officer of the Syrian army. All three were released were sent to Aleppo, and then went home. In the vicinity of a military objective Muaskar Al-Shabib today were defused three IEDs remotely operated weighing 100 kg each and two anti-personnel mines. Accumulations of militants were eliminated near the settlement Sernin, destroyed tank belonging to terrorists, infantry fighting vehicle and storage of arms and ammunition. 2 field camp members of armed groups were found in the vicinity of Tel Salma and the military airport of Abu Duhur. Among the dozens of militants killed - five snipers. The grouping of militants "Dzhebhat An-Nusra", numbering about 1,000, the siege continues military base Muaskar Al-Shabib. Clashes, during which the Syrian army uses against the heavily armed terrorist groups artillery and aircraft, are still going on. In the province of Aleppo rebels were again fired from mortars and villages Nubbul Zahra civilian has been injured, injury was a child. The area was subjected to a military airfield Minneh mortar and rocket attacks by terrorists as a result of which the site was divided helicopter. After the shelling began a fierce clash that continues to this day. In the south of the province of Aleppo prevented an armed group attempted to infiltrate the village Sheikh Saeed. The attackers were killed and dozens injured. One soldier was wounded. Captured belonged to gangs fighting vehicle. In the city of Aleppo, the army had progressed deeper into the quarter Dahr Abed Rabbo, the Al-Leramon. Clashes continue also in the vicinity of the district of Castello. Artillery bombed clusters of terrorists and their hideouts in the areas of Bustan al-Basha, Sheikh Maqsood and on the road in the town of Al-Bab. In the Al-Marja was eliminated a group of militants, among whom was a citizen of Sudan. In Raqqa around the locations of the 17th Division of the Syrian army artillery strikes were subjected to field camps of terrorists "Dzhebhat en-Nusra" and Free Syrian Army, they owned vehicles with a heavy machine gun and military equipment. In Day-ez-Zor army units have made progress deeper into the district Hai Al-Sinai, where they were based terrorist groups. Boestolknovniya occurred also in other areas of the city. The group of students Meyadin village that tried to get in Deir ez-Zor for the exams at the end of compulsory certificates in Syria 9-year course, was beaten by the armed terrorist squad that led the children to return home. However, they broke and threw on their exam ID. In the province of Latakia clashes with army units militant gangs "Dzhebhat An-Nusra" occurred in Jabal Al-Turkman, Rabia, Toros, Beit-Malaki, Al-Najah Ara Wadi Azraq. Destroyed many members of gangs, their weapons and ammunition. In the province of Hama completes sweep of terrorist groups Halfa population, in which the sappers neutralized the road and some of the buildings of the village, mined terrorists. The surviving militants are trying to run in the neighborhood of the village. The process of returning civilians Halfa will begin May 22. Dozens of terrorists "Dzhebhat An-Nusra" killed in the Syrian army counter-terrorist operation in the village of Busra al-Harir province of Daraa. In areas of the old town of Daraa and in the villages of Al-Shazhara, Al Shabrak, sachem, Dzhulyan al-Shaykh al-Miskin and Huvar also saw heavy fighting, during which the members of the groups have been neutralized by the organization. Attempts to help brooked defeat the militants do not stop by extremist forces in the territory of Jordan. So, today was again foiled an attempt to penetrate into Syria group of armed terrorists, most of them in the course of a knotted clashes were killed. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=8c5_1369176695 userkc Summary of events in <span class="highlight">Syria</span> for May 21 Syria Tue, 21 May 2013 16:18:27 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=9fc_1369167223 Setright May 21, 2013 01:11 AM By Lauren Williams Supporters of Hezbollah and relatives of Hasan Faisal Sheker, an 18-year-old Hezbollah member, carry the coffin during his funeral in Nabi Sheet near Baalbeck May 20, 2013 BEIRUT: The defected Syrian General and head of the opposition Supreme Military Council has issued a stern warning to the Lebanese government to stop Hezbollah forces from entering Syria or risk bringing the Syrian war to its doorstep. In a broad-ranging interview via telephone from Jordan, where he is holding talks ahead of Thursday's "Friends of Syria" meeting, Gen. Salim Idriss lashed out at Hezbollah as religious extremists, while also claiming President Bashar Assad's government had lied about gains in the strategic city of Qusair over the weekend. "The devil's party is attacking Syrian territory, slaughtering the Syrian people to help the criminal Bashar's forces," he said, referring to Hezbollah. "They lied, they were not able to enter Qusair and the number of theirs killed was in the dozens," he said of fierce battles Sunday in the city, 40 km from the Lebanese border. "Their dead are lying on the streets." Idriss said the Free Syrian Army was well armed and being reinforced, determined to defend the city. "We respect Lebanon's sovereignty and we don't want to bring the battle to Lebanon, but our patience is running out," he said. "We want the Lebanese president to guarantee that Hezbollah will not enter our territory." It is unclear if Idriss' warning implies a further escalation or simply a continuation of the repeated shelling of Hermel and other Bekaa Valley areas by rebel groups over the past month. "These are religious extremists with no respect for the integrity of Lebanon, who have built a state under the state," he said of the party. The general, touted by the U.S. as the best chance for unifying disparate opposition groups on the ground, also said the role of the extremist Nusra Front, labeled a terrorist organization for their links with Al-Qaeda, was exaggerated. "There are no more than 5,000 fighters with Nusra,' Idriss said, "But there is an obsession in the Western media and a sophisticated propaganda campaign that overstates their role." He said the military council did not work with Nusra, adding that efforts to unite rebel brigades under the council's umbrella had made headway, with "around 90 percent" of rebel forces now under its command." The military council is appealing to the U.S. and other Arab backers of the opposition for more and heavier weapons to topple Assad. Concerns about the growing influence of extremists and a string of videos showing rebel human rights abuses have prompted concern among U.S. lawmakers that weapons could fall into the wrong hands. "We condemn their practices which are against our law and our traditions. We are exerting efforts to educate the FSA on lawful practices and telling them not to put anyone on trial until the regime has fallen," he said. He said there was evidence Nusra was infiltrated by the regime to legitimize fears of a Sunni extremist takeover, but admitted their methods, which have included extrajudicial killings, torture and suicide attacks, had tarnished the reputation of the opposition. "There are suspicions that they are not working with the revolution, but are serving the regime interests." Idriss appealed for all foreign fighters in Syria to leave, and pointed to the role of Hezbollah as "religious extremists' and a "foreign militia" to counter the regime's claims that the uprising was backed by foreign extremists. "What is more dangerous: Hezbollah or Nusra?" he asked. Idriss was doubtful the peace conference proposed by the U.S. and Russia: "The only discussion point is when and how Assad will leave and when the commanders of the criminal armed forces will be brought to trial." Referring to an interview Assad gave with an Argentinian newspaper this week in which he said he would "not stand down," Idriss said a political solution appeared unlikely. "The majority of Syrians don't want violence, but they don't want Assad. Unfortunately it seems the only way to unseat him is militarily." "The fighters on the ground, the martyrs, who have spilled their blood, are ready to fight for another 100 years." http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=9fc_1369167223 Setright <span class="highlight">Syria</span>'s Idriss warns Lebanon to restrain Hezbollah WORLD NEWS, MIDDLE EAST, SYRIA Tue, 21 May 2013 13:54:48 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=592_1369158222 Shireen Said Rami Kazour: God, Syria and Bashar - We are your men, O Bashar From the Civilized part of Syria. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=592_1369158222 Shireen Said Rami Kazour: God, <span class="highlight">Syria</span> and Bashar - We are your men, O Bashar Syria, God, Syria, Bashar, Rami Kazour, Rami Kazoor, We Are Your Men, O Bashar Wed, 22 May 2013 06:13:54 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a7c_1369217060 Greensky1 Al-Qusier , recent battle. Alla huo Akbar (rock and roll) warning! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a7c_1369217060 Greensky1 <span class="highlight">Syria</span>, MIG-23 Lightning strick,nasty fish in the barrell! Syria,MIG-23 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:09:06 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=202_1369187835 gubastek And cry like little bitches after retrieving their dead catch. Special post for butt-hurt terrorist uploaders like MrCreocrap. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=202_1369187835 gubastek <span class="highlight">Syria</span>: FSA Terrorists Go Fishing Syria, syrian war, syrian conflict, syrian civil war, SAA, FSA, FSA rebels, FSA fail, dead FSA, dead terrorist, dead rebel, FSA fishing, FSA crying, FSA cry, Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:02 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d7c_1369174067 breakyourchains Evil side or good side? Everything can be presented as good or bad. Don't trust the media, form your own opinions or somebody else will! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d7c_1369174067 breakyourchains <span class="highlight">Syria</span>: EPIC WAR COMPILATION. Nothing is Black and White. syria epic war compilation nothing is black and white Tue, 21 May 2013 17:07:06 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=7af_1369170327 CptSpaulding Battalion Saad Bin Abi Waqas cameraman close call Darayya 20/05 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=7af_1369170327 CptSpaulding <span class="highlight">Syria</span> - FSA cameraman close call 20/05 syria uprising Tue, 21 May 2013 16:59:39 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1e8_1369169732 CptSpaulding Al Fajar Army rebels attack Aleppo CP with rockets 21/05 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1e8_1369169732 CptSpaulding <span class="highlight">Syria</span> - FSA rebels attack Aleppo Central Prison with rockets 21/05 syria uprising