SYRIA

Russia Warns on Plans to Hinder Syrian Chemical Disarmament

Foreign Minister Serguei Lavrov reiterated Russia’s warning against possible attempts by Syrian armed opposition groups to hinder the destruction of the country’s chemical arsenal and thereby reopen the way to a military intervention.»

UN Security Council Passes Resolution on Syria

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution that establishes the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons and recognizes the political solution to the conflict, but leaves the doors opened for implementing measures of force.»

US Government Insists on Using Force Against Syria

The United States continues to insist on the use of force against Syria, despite international efforts to avoid an armed attack following accusations that the Bashar al-Assad government used chemical weapons.»

ALBA Political Council to Discuss Syrian Conflict

Venezuela will host the extraordinary session of the Political Council of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA), in order to analyze the situation in Syria on September 7th, officials said Monday.»

Cuba Condemns Announced Attack on Syria

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) of Cuba issued a statement on the recent views expressed by U.S. President Barack Obama about the decision to attack the Syrian Arab Republic.»

Russia, China to Attend Syria Conclave in Tehran

Russia and China will attend the international conference on the Syrian crisis next Wednesday in Tehran, meeting convened by the Persian authorities preceding the so called Geneva II, agreed by Russia and the United States, confirmed an official source.»