Gaza flotilla sails on despite attacks
Along with drone attacks, the fleet faces a political campaign to delegitimise it
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Mandla Mandela urges same global support for Palestine that helped free SA from apartheid
Nelson Mandela’s grandson addressed hundreds of people from over 40 countries at the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian mission aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza
Tit-for-tat game leads Arab league to blame Israel
Arab foreign ministers say Israel is "wholly responsible for the dangerous stalemate" in US-brokered peace talks scheduled to end on April 29.
Arab report slams US ideas for security in Palestine
The Arab League has rejected US proposals that would allow Israeli soldiers to be stationed on the eastern border of a future Palestinian state.
Syria becomes talking point of Arab League summit
Arab leaders will offer plans to break the political ‘stalemate’ engulfing Syria but they will not demand the resignation of President Bashar Assad.
Iraq hammered by roadside bombings
Car and roadside bombs have killed at least 43 people in cities across Iraq, extending a spate of violence ahead of next week’s Arab League summit.
Saving Syria
The Responsibility to Protect doctrine is in danger of being deemed useless as thousands of Syrian civilians continue to die at the state’s hands.
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China seeks amends with Arab League after Syria veto
A Chinese envoy has met the head of the Arab league as the country tries to repair relations damaged by its veto of a UN resolution on Syria.
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UK foreign secretary labels Syrian violence ‘appalling’
British Foreign Secretary William Hague has called ongoing violence in Syria "appalling", while stressing the importance of the Arab League’s role.
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Al-Qaeda support for Syrian revolt poses new problems
Al-Qaeda has voiced its support for Syria’s revolt, posing new problems for the West and Arab nations, who have called for its president to step down.
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‘Friends of Syria’ coalition to become a reality
The Arab League is likely to launch a "Friends of Syria" coalition and appoint a special envoy to the strife-torn country.
Homs blitzed by Syrian troops
Syrian troops have sealed off the population of a rebel stronghold in the city of Homs and bombarded it using tanks, helicopters and artillery.
After the veto: Russia takes lead in Syrian crisis
Russia has stepped into efforts to resolve the deepening Syrian crisis, calling for an "Arab solution" to the anger against Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Arab League seeks UN support on Syria
As the monitors head out of Syria, the Arab League has called on the United Nations to support a plan to end President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
Syria rejects unity plan as bloody conflict rages on
Syria has rejected the Arab League’s plan to end the country’s conflict, saying the call for a unity government is a violation of Syria’s sovereignty.
Syria rejects calls for Assad to step down
Syria has rejected a call by Arab League foreign ministers for President Bashar al-Assad to hand over power and set up a new unity government.
Syria considers letting Arab League monitors stay longer
Syria says it might allow Arab monitors to stay for another month on its peacekeeping mission, but those against Bashar al-Assad want UN intervention.
Arab League’s Syria mission ‘not going to plan’
Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi admits that reports of violence in Syria are "worrisome" as disaffection among observers escalates.
Arab League head denies disorder in Syria mission
The head of the Arab League mission to Syria says the criticism from one of its monitors — who said the mission was a farce — is untrue
Arab League observer accuses Syria of war crimes
An Arab League observer has left Syria, saying it has turned the monitoring mission sent to check its compliance with a peace plan into a "farce".
Arab ministers consider progress of Syria mission
Arab foreign ministers are reviewing the record of a criticised observer mission to Syria, amid calls for the bloc to cede to the United Nations.
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Syria’s rebels warn of increased attacks on al-Assad forces
Frustrated with the Arab League’s lack of progress, the head of the Free Syrian Army has threatened to step up attacks on Bashar al-Assad’s forces.
‘Don’t let Syria bamboozle Arab League monitors’
France is worried about Arab League peace monitors working in Syria, saying it is crucial Syrian authorities be prevented from hoodwinking them.
Syrians plan protest during observer mission
Internet activists are urging regime opponents, emboldened by the presence of observers, to take to Syria’s streets despite unrelenting bloodshed.
Doubts cast over Arab League mission to Syria
Doubts have been raised after a Sudanese general said the situation in Homs is ‘reassuring’ despite footage of monitors witnessing casualties.
Arab peace observers begin Syrian evaluation
Arab peace monitors will visit the Syrian city of Homs, which opponents of President Bashar al-Assad say has been pulverised by government troops.
Syria expects to sign Arab League deal soon
The Arab League’s plan aimed at ending violence in Syria has been positively received, with the league expecting the agreement to be signed soon.
Turkey slaps sanctions on Syria
Turkey has joined members of the Arab League and the West in imposing sanctions on Syria’s government because of its violent crackdown on civilians.
‘Hundreds of children’ slain by Syrian forces, says UN
Forces loyal to Syria’s President al-Assad have committed crimes against humanity during the revolt, including killing over 256 children, the UN says.
Arab League suspension a ‘last chance’ for Syria
Turkey says a new Arab League ultimatum for Syria is the "last chance" for the regime in Damascus but ruled out military intervention.
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Syria agrees to Arab observer plan — in principle
Syria has agreed in principle to allow a contingent of Arab observers into the state to oversee the implementation of the Arab League peace plan.
Syrian troops shells villages, Arab deadline looms
Syrian troops shelled two northern villages overnight after an attack by army defectors on forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.
