Bulletin N°016/ February 2012
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Armed Terrorist Attacks against Citizens and Law-Enforcement Members Intensified in Several Syrian Cities. Feb. 06, 2012
GOVERNORATES, (SANA) - The armed terrorist groups on Monday attacked citizens and law-enforcement members at several areas in Homs and the authorities were pursuing and clashing with them.
An armed terrorist group exploded two explosive devices behind the building of the Technical Services at al-Dablan Neighborhood in Homs.
The terrorists also shelled with mortars several quarters in Homs while others broke into houses in Idleb Governorates.
A number of citizens escaped from an armed terrorist group to a Mosque in Rastan City where the armed terrorist group burnt the Mosque killing and injuring some of the citizens.
Armed Terrorist Groups Attack Oil Pipelines in Homs
An armed terrorist group launched a sabotage attack against an oil transport pipeline at al-Sultaniyeh area near Jober at Baba Amr Neighborhood in Homs setting ablaze the site of the explosion.
Meanwhile, another armed terrorist group targets an oil pipeline at Jober area in Homs Province which transports oil to Tartous Oil Outlet.
An official source at the Ministry of Petroleum said that the Syrian Company for Crude Oil is exerting efforts to deal with the situation in collaboration with the concerned authorities.
Earlier on Sunday, An armed terrorist group blew up a gas pipeline with an explosive device near Talbeiseh in Homs, causing the leak of huge amounts of gas at the site.
The armed terrorist groups targeted several times oil, gas and oil derivatives pipelines blowing them up with explosive devices. The armed groups targeted the oil pipelines south of al-Qurieh town in Deir Ezzor, and the diesel pipeline extending from Homs to Hama and Idleb between Moussa al-Houleh and Tals towns.
The armed groups also targeted the gas pipeline in the Central area near al-Rastan city which feeds al-Zara and Zizoun Electricity Generation Stations last December.
Armed Terrorist Group Attacks a Number of Public and Private Buildings in al-Zabadani at Damascus Countryside
Another armed terrorist group attacked a number of public and private buildings in al-Zabadani at Damascus Countryside. The armed groups prevented the citizens from going to their jobs.
SANA correspondent was informed that the authorities are pursuing the terrorists in order to arrest them.
A Worker Martyred and 6 Others Injured in Homs, Three Law-Enforcement Members Martyred at Jabal al-Zawiya Mountain
A worker was martyred and six others injured by terrorist group gunfire against a bus carrying workers of al-Walid Spinning Company in Homs.
A source at Homs Governorate told SANA correspondent that the armed terrorist group targeted the bus near the National Hospital causing the martyrdom of driver Mahmoud Qassem and the injury of six others.
SANA correspondent quoted some inhabitants as saying that the armed terrorist groups booby-trapped several buildings after their inhabitants have deserted them at al-Inshaat, Neighborhood in Homs and exploded them.
They added that the terrorist groups also booby-trapped Nazihin and Ashireh Neighborhoods in preparation to explode them, in addition to burning car tires over the roofs of the houses in a number of neighborhoods to give the impression that the army is shelling them.
Three officers were martyred by the gunfire of an armed terrorist group after attacking a military barrier in Barzet al-Barah at al-Zawiya Mountain as the armed group Kidnapped a number of military members.
A Number of Terrorists Killed and Injured in Idleb, Others Killed while Preparing Explosives in Homs
Earlier, the competent authorities confronted an armed terrorist group which attacked the law-enforcement forces at the Municipality building and the government headquarters in Idleb.
SANA Reporter was informed that the clash caused the killing and injuring of a number of terrorists, in addition to causing the injury
of a number of members of the competent authorities and the law-enforcement forces.
A Number of gunmen were killed at al-Khaldiyeh Neighborhood in Homs while they were preparing explosive devices at a house in the neighborhood.
Authorities Kill Terrorists, Arrest others, Seize Weapons and Explosive Devices in Damascus Countryside
Authorities stormed the hideouts of the armed terrorist groups in Douma fields in Damascus Countryside, killed few gunmen and arrested few others.
Official source told SANA correspondent that the authorities also seized explosive devices, Thuraya satellite phones and different kinds of weapons, some of which are Israeli-made, in addition to military uniforms to be used in camouflaging and assaulting the army.
Maps of plans to attack state and private institutions, medical equipment and stolen cars were also seized.
Two Children Martyred in Explosive Device Blast in Al Bukamal, Armed group massacres 8 persons from one family. Feb. 06, 2012
GOVERNORATES, (SANA)- Two children, Sabbar and Khaled al-Sabbar, were martyred when an explosive device planted by a terrorist group went off near al-Ma'arri High School in Al Bukamal.
SANA correspondent said that the father of the two children and their sibling were injured in the blast.
In Daraa, Chief Warrant Officer Malek al-Halabi and Conscript Omar Kerbaj were martyred by an armed group's gunfire while they were heading to their workplace.
A law-enforcement member was martyred and 5 others injured when a booby-trapped car exploded at a law-enforcement forces' checkpoint in Idleb on Sunday.
SANA correspondent quoted a source in Idleb as saying that a terrorist in a booby-trapped car targeted the law-enforcement forces at the southern Corniche in Idleb, killing one member and injuring five others.
Armed group massacres 8 persons from one family at Jboren, Colonel and two soldiers martyred in al-Rastan
An armed terrorist group today massacred the family of al-Hilal at Jboren village to the west of Homs, killing 8 persons by bullets and sharp knives.
The martyrs are: Taleb, Ziab, Mohammad, Ahmad, Jaafar, Abbas, Yahya and Ali Hilal.
SANA reporter learned that the Army units intervened and clashed with the terrorists, killing all of them. The group was led by terrorist Asem Sweis.
Meanwhile, in al-Rastan, Colonel Samir Yousef Ahmad, two soldiers were martyred and four others wounded while clashing with an armed terrorist group.
SANA reporter learned that a number of the terrorists were killed, others injured during the clashes.
Terrorist Group Attacks Gas Pipeline Near Talbiseh in Homs
A terrorist group targeted a gas pipeline near Talbiseh in Homs governorate at 11 PM on Sunday, blowing it up with an explosive device, causing gas to leak in the area.
An official source at the Petroleum Ministry told SANA that the line which was attacked comes from Omar field which is affiliated with al-Furat petroleum company and heads to Mhardeh electric power plant.
The source said that gas pumping was halted as soon as the explosion took place and that repairs are underway and steps are being taken to resume pumping gas as soon as possible.
This very same line was targeted multiple times by terrorists using explosive deivce, cutting of gas from some electric power plants.
Three Law-Enforcement Martyrs Escorted to Final Resting Place. Feb. 06, 2012
GOVERNORATES, SANA_ The bodies of three law-enforcement members on Sunday were escorted from Zahi Azrak Military Hospital in Lattakia, Police Hospital in Harast and from Sweida National Hospital to their final resting place.
The martyrs were targeted by the armed terrorist groups while they were in the line of duty in Damascus Countryside and Idleb.
The martyrs are:
Chief Warrant Officer Alaa Barhoum, Homs.
Warrant Officer U'rwa Mohammad Shkeir, Sweida.
Sergeant Major Wassim Ahmad Kaheileh, Lattakia.
Families and relatives of the martyrs have expressed confidence in the ability of the Syrian people to overcome the current crisis through their commitment to national unity.
They expressed pride in the sacrifices of their sons, calling for striking with an iron fist those who tamper with the homeland's security and stability.
Paltalk Recordings Reveal That Istanbul Council Groups Are Responsible for Attacks on Syrian Embassies. Feb. 06, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA) – Recordings from Paltalk chat rooms revealed that the groups of Istanbul Council are responsible for the methodical criminal attacks against Syrian embassies in several Arab and foreign countries.
The Syrian TV broadcast a voice recording from a Paltalk chat room in which a man called on Syrian youths in European cities and capitals to break into Syrian embassies and consulates, saying that he has confirmed information that Syrian youths are preparing to
rbeak into embassies in Paris, Geneva, Brussels, Berlin, Amsterdam and other capitals, in addition he provided a link to elicit further escalation in Greece.
Another recording showed that the attack on the Syrian Embassy in Kuwait was orchestrated in a similar manner, with Kuwaiti citizens being spurred to become involved without being provided any support by those who implicated them.
In yet another recording, a man said that he's in direct contact with the militias of the so-called "Syrian Free Army" which instructed people to set fire to dustbins and tires in all areas and blockade roads if possible. The purpose behind this is to cause smoke to rise in streets and record the footage to claim that the smoke is the result from bombing by the army.
Saboteurs Attack Syrian Embassy in Brussels. Feb. 06, 2012
BRUSSELS, (SANA)- A group of saboteurs affiliated to the so-called Istanbul Council on Sunday attacked the Syrian Embassy in Brussels.
The Embassy said, in a statement, that the saboteurs , who were carrying sharp instruments, pickaxes and knives, broke the windows, entered the Embassy and damaged the furniture and equipment in its offices.
This attack was the second of its kind in 48 hours where the first attempt to storm the Embassy failed.
Saboteur Group Attempts Attack on Syrian Embassy in Paris. Feb. 05, 2012
PARIS, (SANA) – A group of saboteurs attempted an attack on the Syrian Embassy in Paris on Saturday.
In statement, the Embassy said that 300 aggressors carrying iron bars and using loudspeakers tried to break into the Embassy, but they failed as the French security forces and anti-riot police surrounded the building, using gas to disperse the attackers and arrested a number of them.
Another group had gathered in front of the Embassy earlier on Saturday morning and made violent threats before being dispersed by the French authorities.
Lavrov: Russian Stance Regarding Syria Fixed, No Need to Change It. Feb. 06, 2012
MOSCOW, (SANA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday denounced the west's hysterical reaction to the Russian veto in the Security Council against the draft resolution on Syria, affirming that Russia's stance regarding the situation in Syria is fixed and that there is no need at all to change it.
In a press conference, Lavrov said that some comments on the voting at the Security Council were outrageous, hysterical and impolite, saying that these comments and statements seek to gloss over the fact that there are multiple sources of violence in Syria, stressing his country's strong support to calls for ending violence in Syria.
He pointed out that Russia made several amendments to remove imbalances from the draft resolution such as calling on the Syrian opposition to distance itself from armed extremists and demanding that influential countries pressure them to cease violence. However, these Russian suggestions were rejected and those who devised it rushed the vote despite that Russia urged them to wait for a number of days.
Lavrov pointed out that the UN charter stresses the right of veto, and that this right is part of the world order as it wasn't a coincidence that UN founders insisted that no decision can be made except with the unanimous approval of the five permanent members.
He noted that the draft resolution on Syria showed its makers' desire to force the Syrian government to cease violence without assigning responsibility to armed groups, which would mean that the Security Council is taking a side.
Lavrov said that people are judging the situation differently based on scenes shown on televisions, stressing the need to evaluate the situation based on actual analysis and not on rude, empty statements that resort to making accusations.
He said that Russia still supports the Arab League plan presented in 2011, and that it still recommends that the Syrian government expedite the implementation of the reforms announced earlier.
Lavrov affirmed his country's rejection of attempts to incite strife, conflicts and civil wars in the Middle East and North Africa.
Primakov: Use of Veto by Russia and China Completely Justified
Former Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov said that the use of veto by Russia and China against the draft resolution on Syria was completely justified.
In an article, Primakov pointed out that the majority of Syrians support President Bashar al-Assad's leadership, stressing that Syria has become the victim of the US and NATO countries exploiting the so-called Arab spring to get rid of Arab leaderships that don't follow them, and that Syria became a victim due to its closeness to Iran.
He warned against the repercussions of targeting Syria, saying that there are clear examples what irresponsible policies in the Middle East and North Africa can lead to.
Primakov said that those who devised the failed Security Council draft resolution must answer a question: what will happen if the leadership in Syria is removed?
He said that the events in Syria relied on armed operations against the authorities since the beginning, and that time will reveal who provided weapons and pushed for using them, adding that the majority of media outlets in the western world and some Arab countries adopted a very non-objective stance regarding the events in Syria and depicted the situation as forceful repression of peaceful protests.
Primakov criticized the opposition abroad for refusing to make a single positive step to end the crisis, noting that Russia suggested organizing talks between the government and the opposition but
the opposition refused completely, saying that it's not unlikely that instructions from abroad caused this refusal.
He went on to say that some articles in the draft resolution caused concern to Russia and China who didn't want to be tricked again by the US which urged Moscow in the past to not stop a resolution against Libya by claiming that it doesn't aim to use force, yet soon afterwards the UN resolution was exploited and military intervention was used in Libya.
Primakov said that Russia and China suggested that the Security Council resolution must not lay blame on one side and must not contain sanctions against Syria.
Putin Asks Russian Foreign Ministry to sign an agreement with Syria in Cultural field. Feb. 06, 2012
MOSCOW, (SANA)- Russian official sources on Monday said that the Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin asked the Foreign Ministry to
The Russian sources pointed out that Russia and Syria plan to open cultural centers in Moscow and Damascus.
They stressed that the Russian government proved the draft agreement prepared by the Foreign Ministry in this regard. The agreement is valid for five years and is renewable for another five years.
Syrian Citizens Appreciate Russia and China for their Support to Syria. Feb. 06, 2012
Syrian Cities, (SANA)-Masses of Syrian citizens in a number of cities Sunday appreciated Russia and China for their support to Syria in the face of foreign conspiracy, backing its independent national decision and rejecting the foreign intervention in the country's domestic affairs.
In Damascus, hundreds of citizens gathered at al-Saba Bahrat main square to thank Russia and China for their veto at the UN Security Council, showing support to the comprehensive reform program led by President Bashar al-Assad. Political, media and religious figures from Syria and Lebanon participated in the march.
They delivered speeches underlining that Syria is capable to overcome this crisis due to the awareness of its people and their backing to the leadership of President Bashar al-Assad.
"We are on the threshold of new era… the international policy will begin changing from Syria that will come out of the crisis stronger," We'am Wahab, :Lebanese ex-Minister said.
Masses were held in al-Sweida and a number of Tartous villages. The participants chanted slogans reflecting the civilized image of Syrian people who showed ability to overcome all pressures and distorting campaigns which seek to destabilize Syria.
They raised national, Chinese, Russian flags and banners appreciating the patriotic role of the Syrian Army who has proved bravery in the face of foreign plots and the heinous acts of the armed terrorist groups.
"We took to the streets to send a message to the Arab and Foreign conspiring countries that the Right has occurred and the null has vanished due to the courage of our people and the support of states that adhere to principles of justice and fair… we wished to thank the friendly countries and denounce stances of others that sought to follow some superpowers which confiscate the freedom of nations," the Syrian citizens said.
Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia's Approach to Syrian Crisis aimed at Finding Swift Settlement. Feb. 06, 2012
MOSCOW, (SANA)_The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Russia has adopted an approach since the onset of the crisis in Syria that is aimed at finding a swift settlement through an internal Syrian dialogue.
In a statement on Sunday, the Russian foreign ministry said that the Arab plan adopted on November 2nd and the Syrian leadership's approval of it was an important turning point in the regional efforts, adding that the AL monitoring mission has considerably helped stabilize the situation.
The statement added that the mission's report included important conclusions which concurred with Russia's assessment on the existence of armed extremist groups operating in Syria who are largely responsible for violence in the country.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Russia presented a draft resolution on Syria last year to the Security Council that reflected the basic principles to reach a solution in Syria including the call for the government and the opposition to cast violence and get involved in dialogue as well as rejecting foreign interference in the Syrian internal affairs and supporting the Arab League initiative.
The Ministry added that some countries presented in January an alternative draft resolution including unilateral conclusions on the responsibility of the Syrian Government for escalating violence in Syria.
The Ministry pointed out that because Russia wanted to reach consensus in the Security Council, it worked on the draft resolution and tried to omit the unacceptable items, stressing that only the Syrian people can decide their destiny.
The statement added that the other countries agreed to the Russian suggestions but they did not take into consideration the Russian request that the Syrian opposition to shun the extremist elements which have chosen violence.
The statement noted that the draft resolution included a long list of demands addressed at the Syrian Government, adding that the countries which baked the draft resolution did not agree to add an item providing that the Security Council does not forestall the end of the political process in Syria because only the Syrian people can take such decisions.
Under these circumstances, Russia and China were compelled to veto the draft resolution, the statement added.
The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the upcoming Arab Foreign Ministers Council meeting would take a decision that meets the current situation on extending the work of the Arab Observer Mission as it proved effective in preventing the escalation of violence.
The Ministry concluded as saying that Russia is determined to work with other countries to restore stability in Syria through speedy implementation of democratic changes, adding that the Russian
Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, and Foreign Intelligence Service Head, Mikhail Fradkov, will visit Damascus on February 7th.
Zasypkin: Russia will Continue Efforts to Find Peaceful Solution to Crisis in Syria
Russia's Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin said "We are convinced to exert all efforts to reach political settlement to the crisis in Syria and continue in implementing reform program announced by President Bashar al-Assad.
In a statement to the journalists in front of the Russian Embassy in Beirut, he stressed that Russia will continue exerting efforts to find a peaceful solution for the situation in Syria, adding that his country rejects any UNSC resolution that supports gunmen and ignores their presence.
Zasypkin called upon the opposition in Syria to agree on dialogue without preconditions.
He said "If the UN Security Council succeeded in adopting a resolution against Syria last night, it would lead to an internal conflict" adding that the Council should positively help, not through instigation and that Russia can't support instigating armed men in Syria.
SHRN Calls on Human Rights Organizations to Act Professionally and Live Up to the Human Values They Should Uphold. Feb. 06, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA) – The Syrian Human Rights Network (SHRN) on Sunday called on human rights organizations working in Syria and abroad to act professionally and live up to the standards of the human values they should uphold.
In a statement, the SHRN's fact-finding committee said that after monitoring the situation in Homs, it reached the conclusion that all acts of terrorism taking place in Homs are carried out by armed terrorist groups, including murder, mutilation of bodies, attacks on hospitals, bombing oil pipelines and massacres, and that these groups include foreign and Arab members.
The committee said that some of the terrorists confessed to receiving financial support and weapons from abroad, in addition to working at the bidding of the opposition in Istanbul, adding that these groups possesses sophisticated weapons, some of which are made in Israel in neighboring countries, in addition to RPG launcher and shoulder-mounted missile launchers.
The SHRN affirmed that the massacre which took place on Saturday was committed by armed terrorist groups that have been abducting military personnel and civilians including women and children, murdering them and mutilating their bodies, with the aim of accusing the army of these heinous acts.
The committee said that among the abducted people killed in this massacre by terrorist was a young man named Ghassan Salameh who was kidnapped a few days ago, in addition to a street vendor named Thaer al-Daher who was abducted around a month ago in al-Qusour neighborhood.
Hundreds of Tunisians Protest Decision on Expelling Syrian Ambassador, Condemn Conspiracy against Syria. Feb. 06, 2012
TUNIS, (SANA) – Hundreds of Tunisian citizens crowded in front of the Syrian Embassy in Tunis to protest Tunisia's interim president's decision to expel the Syrian Ambassador.
The protesters raised the national flags of Syria and Tunisia, holding banners that condemn the decision on expelling the Syrian Ambassador and closing the Embassy.
The gathering citizens stressed their standing by Syria against the conspiracy, expressing appreciation for the Syrian army's sacrifices for the sake of preserving Syria's stability and security.
The protesters thanked Russia and China for their support to the Syrian people at the international forums, condemning Istanbul Council and the suspicious role of Qatar regarding the crisis in Syria.
The citizens greeted the resistant Syria and denounced the so-called new Middle East project which aims at undermining the Arab Nation and the Palestinian cause.
After three hours of their stand in support to Syria, the protesters walked down the streets of the Tunisian capital, chanting national songs and slogans that condemn conspiracy against Syria.
ALBA Countries Condemn US Systematic Policy to Destabilize Syria. Feb. 06, 2012
CARACAS, (SANA)- ALBA Countries reiterated rejection of the foreign interference in Syria's internal affairs, expressing support to the reform program and national dialogue launched by President Bashar al-Assad which helps resolving the Syrian crisis.
In a statement issued following the meeting of their Summit in Caracas on Sunday, the ALBA Countries underscored that Syria is a sovereign country and its sovereignty should be respected.
They vehemently condemned the US and its European allies systematic policy against the Syrian people aiming at undermining Syria's stability through supporting the acts of violence perpetrated by the armed terrorist groups.
The ALBA Countries include Cuba, Ecuador, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
For its part, the Cuban Prensa Latina News Agency denounced the Arab League (AL) decision to suspend the Arab observer mission in Syria, saying this decision came due to the credibility of the report where the mission's head Gen. Mohammed al-Dabi has affirmed the existence of armed terrorist groups in Syria.
In an article entitled "Why the mission of the Arab observer was suspended in Syria", the Cuban Agency pointed out that the objectivity of the report and its emphasis on cooperation of the Syrian government with the mission and the facilities it offered to make its task a success, don't serve the interest of Syria's enemy and those who plan to undermine its stability represented by the NATO and the Gulf countries.
SANA, Addounia TV Suspend Mobile News Services Temporarily. Feb. 06, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA) – SANA's mobile news services, including SMS and MMS services, have been suspended on Sunday temporarily due to technical issues related to mobile service providers in Syria, along with all similar services by private media outlets.
Earlier on Sunday, Addounia TV Channel suspended SMS 'Breaking News' service temporarily.
The TV channel whose service has been hacked earlier warned citizens of fake news sent to them.
The channel's directors said in a statement that the hacking is a new malicious tactic employed by those who are complicit in killing the Syrians, and is meant for spreading lies and fear.
The directors said that the Syrian people have become more aware of the enemies' attempts to undermine their country and even more determined to confront the conspiracy.
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