Syria: sanctions sending a message
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15955399
A follow up to Ryan's news on Syria:
Syria's foreign minister has described the sanctions as "economic war".
The UN says violence has left more than 3,500 dead; the Syrian uprising now entering its ninth month.
The Arab League suspended Syria's membership on 12 November and voted to approve economic sanctions which are now coming into play.
The following article has details about the sanctions placed on Syria's economy.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15753975
The Arab League has approved sanctions against Syria. I hope this causes the Syrian government to stop using violent measures against the protesters. But even if the sanctions do not end the violence the Arab League has sent a clear message to the Syrian government that their actions are unacceptable.
ReplyDeleteBreanna Hanrahan
TA: Ryan (9AM Friday)
Syria is becoming more and more isolated as the protests go on. I'm glad the Arab League is really stepping it up. They are the last group I would have imagined to pressure Syria this much. Also, Turkey recently placed sanctions on Syria as well. From the looks of it, their only friends left are Iran and possibly China and Russia. Even if Syria somehow is able to quell the protests, I don't think they will be able to last much longer due to them being almost isolated and probably aren't self sufficient enough to sustain themselves without massive changes.
ReplyDeleteBrad Herrmann
TA: Maness Friday 10am