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Syria:"Unacceptable, Unconscionable, Grotesque"

Irwin Cotler | Posted 08.21.2012 | Canada Politics
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Irwin Cotler

These are but the latest set of condemnations following a week of the Assad regime's massive atrocity crimes. I remain haunted by the poignant and painful final words of UK-based correspondent Marie Colvin before she herself was murdered, "In Baba Amr. Sickening...Watch a baby die today. Shrapnel, doctors could do nothing. His little tummy just heaved and heaved until he stopped..." That was from some four months ago.

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Open Letter to Syrian Opposition Leaders

Omar Alghabra | Posted 04.17.2012 | Canada
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Omar Alghabra

The opposition has history and justice on its side but needs to be aware that that alone is not enough. Courageous Syrians who are risking their lives on a daily basis seeking dignity deserve leaders who will rise up to the occasion and honour their sacrifices.

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