Luiz 4,253 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 The United States and Russia have announced a plan to bring about a ceasefire in Syria, US Secretary of State John Kerry said. "Today we are announcing an arrangement that we think has the capability of sticking, but it's dependent on people's choices," Kerry said Friday in Geneva, Switzerland, appearing alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Kerry said the pact calls for the Syrian government and the opposition to respect a nationwide ceasefire scheduled to take effect at sundown Monday. The Syrian regime announced its support of the ceasefire deal Saturday, according to the state-run al-Ikhbariya TV. Kerry said the accord would prevent Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's air force from flying combat missions anywhere the opposition is present, calling this provision the "bedrock of the agreement." He labeled the Syrian air force the "main driver of civilian casualties" and migrant flows. "That should put an end to the barrel bombs, an end to the indiscriminate bombing of civilian neighborhoods," Kerry said. In February, a cessation of hostilities negotiated between Kerry and Lavrov fell apart within weeks, and efforts to reach a political settlement in the war-torn country have been on the verge of collapse. http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/09/politics/syria-ceasefire-kerry-lavrov/ I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgalriri 1,124 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 let's hope this turns out well. the world is a scary place in 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizoda 4,176 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 What is America doing in Syria? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarl69gp 112 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 ISIS. Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Pretty much protecting Israel. You know how the Muslims wanna go all Hitler on the Jews. TArL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolfsmck 2,763 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 1 hour ago, brizoda said: What is America doing in Syria? On the surface the US says they are promoting freedom In reality they are trying to keep Iranian controlled areas in check. like a cat in a sil, I observe life, moving and still. My words give a clue,look inside to see whats true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizoda 4,176 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, Woolfsmck said: On the surface the US says they are promoting freedom In reality they are trying to keep Iranian controlled areas in check. America has no right to be in Syria Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc 4,776 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 1 hour ago, brizoda said: What is America doing in Syria? Representing the opposition. Without the US a ceasefire/compromise is unable to make. Why didn't you include Russia, by the way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizoda 4,176 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 16 minutes ago, Luc said: Representing the opposition. Without the US a ceasefire/compromise is unable to make. Why didn't you include Russia, by the way? because Syria invited Russia and Iran, not US Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, brizoda said: because Syria invited Russia and Iran, not US Syria invited Russia? What What is Syria? Assad? Rebels? IS? Kurds? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lego 44,165 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, brizoda said: because Syria invited Russia and Iran, not US You mean Assad's regime invited. FreePalestine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizoda 4,176 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Just now, YourSweet666 said: You mean Assad's regime invited. yes, Assad's regime invited Russia and Iran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, brizoda said: yes, Assad's regime invited Russia and Iran Yes, so Russia helps oppressing syrian people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolfsmck 2,763 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I think the cease fire is meant to help the civilian casualties clean up the damage and re arm or re position the combat forces... It won't lead to peace. like a cat in a sil, I observe life, moving and still. My words give a clue,look inside to see whats true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolfsmck 2,763 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 2 hours ago, brizoda said: America has no right to be in Syria Rights aren't really the issue since the rights of the majority of the civilian population aren't even considered. I agree to the extent that the U.S. shouldn't be there tho, its a waste of our money. like a cat in a sil, I observe life, moving and still. My words give a clue,look inside to see whats true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc 4,776 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 2 hours ago, brizoda said: yes, Assad's regime invited Russia and Iran So Syria invited Russia and Iran. I would agree with you (that the US has no right to be there), if it weren't for the fact that the Syrian government has no legitimacy and is not sovereign. It was not elected fairly, and thus the decisions made by the Syrian government don't reflect the will of the majority of Syrians. The invitation to Russia and Iran is not legitimate either, and the US has the right to be a part of the negotiations just as much as Russia does. The real question we should ask is whether Russia has the rights to have a military base in Syria. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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