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fighting breaks out east of damascus despite a syrian cease-fire. we crossed to our regional correspondent for an update. hillary clinton is back on the campaign trail after donald trump promises to create 25 million jobs over the next decade. ♪ >> eu leaders are trying to put on a united front, meeting in the slovakian capital today. the 27 member bloc is still reeling from brexit and the leaders are looking for ways to unite. merkel says the union faces a critical situation. not to expect a solution to europe's problems from one summit. we are in a critical situation. rather, it is about showing the fighttions against terrorism, corporation -- defense that >> are european affairs editor is following events for us. she joins us now from the slovakian capital. we heard from merkel saying the situation is critical. how do other eu leaders feel? goal of this summit appears to be to find and show unity within the eu. ae thing they were definitely unified on was that the eu is in a critical condition come it needs to start finding solutions that thatn
fighting breaks out east of damascus despite a syrian cease-fire. we crossed to our regional correspondent for an update. hillary clinton is back on the campaign trail after donald trump promises to create 25 million jobs over the next decade. ♪ >> eu leaders are trying to put on a united front, meeting in the slovakian capital today. the 27 member bloc is still reeling from brexit and the leaders are looking for ways to unite. merkel says the union faces a critical situation. not to...
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there are reports of rocket fire and shelling in rebel areas east of the capital of damascus. they u.n. is calling for the way to be cleared so that aid can reach aleppo, where 250 thousand civilians are currently under siege. : a convoy of truck's carrying food and medicine. but the delivery of humanitarian aid remains stalled for the moment. for the past three days drivers have been waiting in the bumper zone set up by the syrian authorities. >> we carried corn, sometimes we carry aid material. right now i'm carrying engine parts. we leave the goods and a place we call no man's land. syrian truck drivers come to take the goods. >> supplies able to see -- able to feed 80,000 people are being held up. it is desperately needed why those trapped in the middle of the fighting. reach the beseeched neighborhoods, the u.n. is still waiting for a green light to proceed along a key road within the city. >> they have not yet been cleared and given to us so that we can move. we know there is at least a quarter of a million people east who are potentially all of them in need of some kind
there are reports of rocket fire and shelling in rebel areas east of the capital of damascus. they u.n. is calling for the way to be cleared so that aid can reach aleppo, where 250 thousand civilians are currently under siege. : a convoy of truck's carrying food and medicine. but the delivery of humanitarian aid remains stalled for the moment. for the past three days drivers have been waiting in the bumper zone set up by the syrian authorities. >> we carried corn, sometimes we carry aid...
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damascus and moscow carried out a second day of raids amid reports of civilian deaths. from 5 billion euros to one million. a french court cuts the damages owesthe road trader societe generale. the bond -- gabon is on edge.incumbent won by -- the incumbent triggering days of deadly violence. thethe latest in transatlantic free trade deal. where do we stand? >> weeks ago european politicians were throwing cold water on that deal saying that not only would it not be beneficial to europe but the sticking points were too numerous to overcome. there was not much more optimism with the latest round of talks. officials agreeing that nothing will be signed this year and discussion should be put on hold until after the u.s. presidential election. more progress was made on a smaller deal between the eu and canada. yes, probably to a free trade deal with canada. 10 -- to ttip. began inon's for ttip 2013. the obama administration wanted to reach a final deal by the end of the year but that goal now appears out of reach. their ministers expressed doubts about being able to conclude
damascus and moscow carried out a second day of raids amid reports of civilian deaths. from 5 billion euros to one million. a french court cuts the damages owesthe road trader societe generale. the bond -- gabon is on edge.incumbent won by -- the incumbent triggering days of deadly violence. thethe latest in transatlantic free trade deal. where do we stand? >> weeks ago european politicians were throwing cold water on that deal saying that not only would it not be beneficial to europe but...
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. >> it's damascus' response to try and shore up its position in the face of a rebel offensive across the province, ccording to a syrian expert. the syrian regime has suffered considerable defeats, leading to their use of air strikes. in just four days the regime lost control of 14 different localities the. hama is of vital importance for president assad's regime. it separates rebel forces and their link to the north from damascus and the aolite heartland to the west. forces launched an offensive monday, their largest coordinated strike in two years. one hope is that they will relieve pressure on the embattled city of aleppo which has been under periodic government siege since jousm the fighting across syria has left much of the shattered nation's citizens facing a looming international daft. >> i -- disaster. >> i hope that these negotiations and discusses which have lasted too long will reach an outcome. the population is waiting the there is a lot of pressure. even before the g-20, syria planned for political transition at a meeting of ministers next week. >> new textbooks, bags, a
. >> it's damascus' response to try and shore up its position in the face of a rebel offensive across the province, ccording to a syrian expert. the syrian regime has suffered considerable defeats, leading to their use of air strikes. in just four days the regime lost control of 14 different localities the. hama is of vital importance for president assad's regime. it separates rebel forces and their link to the north from damascus and the aolite heartland to the west. forces launched an...
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says aid ison finally headed to besieged areas near damascus. >> the security situation in syria is a patchwork of levels of security or insecurity. multipletchwork of actors, armed groups. and we need to take that into when we evaluate it on a case by case basis. so that is what we do. reporter: the cease-fire agreement made between moscow and washington was supposed to allow for humanitarian aid to areas.pass to besieged but it's now been thrown into disarray as fighting as broken particularly in the east ofregions of the damascus. >> french and belgian in a growingre rout over migrants. two belgian police officers were france, after helping a group of 13 afghan and migrants cross the border into the french town. the officers say the migrants themselves in belgium as they were trying to reach calais, so they took them, they, in the direction wanted to go. joining us live from brussels, story, is may.is what is the diplomatic fallout incident? reporter: well, getting quite for theecause frankly, french authorities, by transporting and depositing those 13 migrants 15 yards into the fr
says aid ison finally headed to besieged areas near damascus. >> the security situation in syria is a patchwork of levels of security or insecurity. multipletchwork of actors, armed groups. and we need to take that into when we evaluate it on a case by case basis. so that is what we do. reporter: the cease-fire agreement made between moscow and washington was supposed to allow for humanitarian aid to areas.pass to besieged but it's now been thrown into disarray as fighting as broken...
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going beyond into eastern and rebel held aleppo, that would be a major development and breakthrough for damascus. shona: thank you so much reporting live from beirut. now, moving on to -- more on the story, our guest secretary general of the union of medical care and relief organizations providing free medical aid for the people of syria. thank you so much for joining us on "france 24". how do you interpret the bombing of the two hospitals in the rebel-held parts of aleppo? >> hello. unfortunately, this strike, these latest strikes on is exactly the same time when doctors make a work strike for non-emergency all over syria, mainly aleppo, to protest against targeting hospitals and health workers during last -- during the last these days. in fact, it's another answer, savage answer, to the protesting doctors who are saying stop targeting hospitals and health workers. shona: what would you say the reality is on the ground in aleppo concerning the number of doctors, hospitals? we've seen reports that just 30 doctors are working in the rebel-held areas. >> unfortunately now we are estimating their n
going beyond into eastern and rebel held aleppo, that would be a major development and breakthrough for damascus. shona: thank you so much reporting live from beirut. now, moving on to -- more on the story, our guest secretary general of the union of medical care and relief organizations providing free medical aid for the people of syria. thank you so much for joining us on "france 24". how do you interpret the bombing of the two hospitals in the rebel-held parts of aleppo? >>...
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>> i think damascus once to establish it is the real government in syria, so when you have agreements, you need to go through damascus and the syrian government, which means that the position is difficult and for the americans, it is difficult. they must realize that you need to discuss with that government, and when you recognize that, i guess the syrian will have to play the game. aleppo is a bit difficult because everybody is talking doing one third of aleppo if your position and no one is talking about the two thirds, which has been under the government of syria and has no problem, so we must take into perspective that there is not only position in syria, but you have people supporting the government, only because they are usually the minority and they do not want to get a talk by islamists, so this is a reality also. i think damascus at this stage is still having a presence in syria and you need to discuss with those governments. annette: we will have to leave it there. thank you so much. as we were talking about the other war in syria, u.n. general assembly is today, 135 governm
>> i think damascus once to establish it is the real government in syria, so when you have agreements, you need to go through damascus and the syrian government, which means that the position is difficult and for the americans, it is difficult. they must realize that you need to discuss with that government, and when you recognize that, i guess the syrian will have to play the game. aleppo is a bit difficult because everybody is talking doing one third of aleppo if your position and no...
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fighting breaks out east of damascus despite a syrian cease-fire. we crossed to our regional correspondent for an update. hillary clinton is back on the campaign t a
fighting breaks out east of damascus despite a syrian cease-fire. we crossed to our regional correspondent for an update. hillary clinton is back on the campaign t a
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those areas were captured by syrian rebels but damascus is pushing a counterattack in the region. syrian observatory for human rights says at least 25 people were killed in airstrikes overnight. turkey says it is working on giving aid to the syrian border town. syrian rebels pushed islamic state fighters out of the town last week. they have been forced out but their branding continues to hunt the syrian border town. backed rebels swept in, all that remains is the harrowing imprint. all the homes destroyed, they are back in the hands of their rightful owners. children are playing once again and women are showing their faces. >> we have cleansed the islamic state militants from our city. it is done. things are back to normal. >> today, there is little sign of the turkish military. the young fighters are the ones in control. they patrol the streets on motorbikes and toyota trucks, some bearing the signs of the conflict. >> there are no jihadists left here. just people from the syrian opposition. caught in the crossfire, troubles are far from over. they take with them the equipment fo
those areas were captured by syrian rebels but damascus is pushing a counterattack in the region. syrian observatory for human rights says at least 25 people were killed in airstrikes overnight. turkey says it is working on giving aid to the syrian border town. syrian rebels pushed islamic state fighters out of the town last week. they have been forced out but their branding continues to hunt the syrian border town. backed rebels swept in, all that remains is the harrowing imprint. all the...
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that last -- another blast was reported to the army to -- reported at the army checkpoint just off of damascus. the first attack was reportedly caused by a car bomb in, and the second by a suicide bomber, who detonated his explosives when people hav -- the multiple attacks took place at 8:00 and 9:00 local time. they come just a day after the islamic state was driven in the last area it controlled along the turkish border. they recaptured two military academies that they lost a month ago to rebels. achor: efforts to secure cease-fire in syria has been continuing on the sidelines of the g 20 summit. has president barack obama met with his russian counterpart vladimir putin. the disruptions -- the discussions have been described as inductive. he did say gaps of trust of opposing a challenge to reach an agreement. president obama: we had some about what thes hostilities would look like, that would allow us both, the united states and russia, to focus our attention on common enemies like isil. but given the gaps of trust that exist, that is a tough negotiation. and we haven't yet closed the gaps i
that last -- another blast was reported to the army to -- reported at the army checkpoint just off of damascus. the first attack was reportedly caused by a car bomb in, and the second by a suicide bomber, who detonated his explosives when people hav -- the multiple attacks took place at 8:00 and 9:00 local time. they come just a day after the islamic state was driven in the last area it controlled along the turkish border. they recaptured two military academies that they lost a month ago to...
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damascus called in and to the cease-fire on monday after coalition forces bombarded soldiers. russia denied having a hand in the convoy attack. >> many said it could have been a rocket or artillery shelling. fromnk we need to refrain emotional reaction. the attack suspended all humanitarian convoys into aleppo. of atimated quarter million people are trapped and facing starvation. armen georgian joins us now. despite the clashes between john kerry and russia, and other meeting will be held today. is there any hope that this can eventually bring solutions to syria? >> this thursday the un's general assembly continues and we have heard there is going to be another meeting of the international syria support group on the sidelines of this general assembly. that is just to remind everybody a body of around 20 countries which the u.n. relies on to try to bring about a political transition in syria. it's obviously going to be a very difficult meeting. we saw those angry exchanges in the this wednesday between russia and the u.s. with john pointing his finger at his russian counterpart
damascus called in and to the cease-fire on monday after coalition forces bombarded soldiers. russia denied having a hand in the convoy attack. >> many said it could have been a rocket or artillery shelling. fromnk we need to refrain emotional reaction. the attack suspended all humanitarian convoys into aleppo. of atimated quarter million people are trapped and facing starvation. armen georgian joins us now. despite the clashes between john kerry and russia, and other meeting will be held...
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moscow has been supporting damascus in its attempt to retake aleppo by carrying out airstrikes. the u.s. along with france in the u.k. accuses russia of escalating the conflict. >> what russia is doing is not counterterrorism. it is barbarism. >> other countries have thrown stronger accusations across the table. >> the information we have indicates a new incendiary --pon capable of destroying arms on a civilian area constitutes a war crime. these crimes will not go unpunished. >> russia, one of the syrian allies,most important refuses to budge. it blames terrorist groups for the violence. inmore than 200,000 people aleppo have become prisoners of the terrorist groups. a are trying to use women and children as human shields. the syrian government only uses airstrikes with the aim of giving the rebels out of the city with as little effect on civilians as possible. >> the u.n. special envoy to syria is holding a hope that russia can work out a deal with the international community. he's appealed to the council to do more to put a halt to the bloodshed. moscow has slammed the u.s. a
moscow has been supporting damascus in its attempt to retake aleppo by carrying out airstrikes. the u.s. along with france in the u.k. accuses russia of escalating the conflict. >> what russia is doing is not counterterrorism. it is barbarism. >> other countries have thrown stronger accusations across the table. >> the information we have indicates a new incendiary --pon capable of destroying arms on a civilian area constitutes a war crime. these crimes will not go unpunished....
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in the other attacks central syrian province of homs on the beirut damascus highway. was reported by islamic state's newsagency, although they did not confirm the attack. none of the attacks have been claimed by any group. that they arer coordinated attacks, but they bear the hallmarks of islamic state. the areas that were struck in the northeast and on the coast have been badly hit the 160 people were killed in may in multiple suicide attacks, and a portly, isis has been under pressure in recent weeks across syria. -- it only yesterday that prevents them from bringing manpower into syria. if they claim these attacks, it may be that they are trying to send a message saying that even though they have lost some control, they want to be taken seriously. , if that we can expect to see some statement today, if not tomorrow, if they are involved. annette: president obama's meeting of the g20 summit in china, where they have been pledging to keep trying to seek a deal. >> that's right. i think the violence today highlights the need for a deal in syria. but those diplomatic a
in the other attacks central syrian province of homs on the beirut damascus highway. was reported by islamic state's newsagency, although they did not confirm the attack. none of the attacks have been claimed by any group. that they arer coordinated attacks, but they bear the hallmarks of islamic state. the areas that were struck in the northeast and on the coast have been badly hit the 160 people were killed in may in multiple suicide attacks, and a portly, isis has been under pressure in...
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he also writes the only way to defeat the islamic state group is to have a government in damascus that shares the value of the international community. and that this is going to be a challenging and difficult process but a new future for syria is within reach. the real issueg in the current negotiations is going to be aleppo and the state of aleppo. the says the proposal that has just been put forth is a handsome proposal that it is hard to count the number of times syrians have held their breath in anticipation of agreements only for them to fall apart. one of the key elements that is different is that it will allow bashar al-assad to stay in power for six months during a transition. that may help this proposal get more support than previous ones. the paper says it's really going to come down to aleppo. control of the city is going to hold a diplomatic solution. russia wants military achievements by the assad government in aleppo to generate a turning point that would make it clear to the rebels that it will pay to surrender. washington wants government attacks in the city to stop, a
he also writes the only way to defeat the islamic state group is to have a government in damascus that shares the value of the international community. and that this is going to be a challenging and difficult process but a new future for syria is within reach. the real issueg in the current negotiations is going to be aleppo and the state of aleppo. the says the proposal that has just been put forth is a handsome proposal that it is hard to count the number of times syrians have held their...
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damascus and moscow carry out a second day of raids on rebel held district amid reports of civilian deaths.
damascus and moscow carry out a second day of raids on rebel held district amid reports of civilian deaths.
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meanwhile, in the capital of damascus, some reacted with anger to u.s. airstrikes were killed dozens of syrian army troops the previous day. emphasizing this was unintentional. people in the regime held city seemed more keen to buy the russian version of events. states had a spoiled child which is israel and now they have another one, which is the islamic state group. it was clear from the first day when they came to fight terrorism, the u.s. is a supporter of terrorism and yesterday's attack was not an error. >> the u.s. furiously denies this, but the regime was to show its people it is leading the fight against the jihadists and on sunday, syrian state tv released this footage of syrian forces airstrikes against the islamic state group in the east of the country. >> in the u.s., the at the eye several explosive devices in new jersey, one of which went off as it was being deactivated. that comes as you as investigators are probing three possible terror attacks that hit across the country in just 24 hours. investigators have not said whether or not the a
meanwhile, in the capital of damascus, some reacted with anger to u.s. airstrikes were killed dozens of syrian army troops the previous day. emphasizing this was unintentional. people in the regime held city seemed more keen to buy the russian version of events. states had a spoiled child which is israel and now they have another one, which is the islamic state group. it was clear from the first day when they came to fight terrorism, the u.s. is a supporter of terrorism and yesterday's attack...
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also hit one province this weekend, i clashes continued in another province and around damascus. the government opposition -- the government and opposition are controlling us much territory as possible before the cease-fire begins. that is the goal. d the u.s. and fateh sponsor deal, like al-sham. the hard-line group criticizes the deal because rebels have to dissociate themselves from fateh al-sham, formerly known as the elbows were front. nusra front.missou if it holds for a full week, it could eventually lead to new peace talks. there is skepticism the plan will hold. the questions about whether the u.s. and russia have a stronger influence on their allies to keep them from clashing. in turkey, an explosion hit the eastern city -- the provincial offices of the ruling ak party were attacked. 19 people were killed in a car bombing that local police forces pkke on the separatist military. much focus has been over the weekend on north korea's latest atomic test. severe flooding has killed at least 133 people and left nearly 400 others missing. according to the united nations, over
also hit one province this weekend, i clashes continued in another province and around damascus. the government opposition -- the government and opposition are controlling us much territory as possible before the cease-fire begins. that is the goal. d the u.s. and fateh sponsor deal, like al-sham. the hard-line group criticizes the deal because rebels have to dissociate themselves from fateh al-sham, formerly known as the elbows were front. nusra front.missou if it holds for a full week, it...
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in aleppo or other places in syria that have been besieged in southern damascus, you have a civilian population of 6000 to 8000 people with 600 fighters that were besieged for three years and only could survive because they have an independent water supply, very deep wells, and they are into urban gardening. in terms of the context of the horror we see now, this is a long, protracted situation. it would be comparable to what happened in warsaw when the nazis beseiged the jewish corridor there. it held out for 21 days. aleppo has thehe willpower to stanand for many months. what we are seeing is comparable to that. it is on a much larger scale. it is like dying in slow motion. peter: when we talk about the level of suffering, how important is it to point to the kind of weaponry being used? cluster bombs s and napalm, bunr busters and incendiary bombs. how important is that now? usahma: how important is it? these are weapons that we have seen. we have a regime that has unfolded its complete conventional military arsenal. we have a white house that has said we have international norms th
in aleppo or other places in syria that have been besieged in southern damascus, you have a civilian population of 6000 to 8000 people with 600 fighters that were besieged for three years and only could survive because they have an independent water supply, very deep wells, and they are into urban gardening. in terms of the context of the horror we see now, this is a long, protracted situation. it would be comparable to what happened in warsaw when the nazis beseiged the jewish corridor there....
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amy: we are joined by, an activist in east ghouta, a suburb of damascus, in an area controlled by opposition forces. can you tell us what is happening on the ground right ?ow osama nassar >> good morning. that all ofu know the media is now fixated on aleppo. the city is s being attacked byy the russians and the syrian regime forors. people andmerican the west know nothing about it. and only know there is isis people who are fighting for no reason. you know the regime has blacked media here and the only media who are allowed to go actually, people are really upset about what mr. obama said, what mr. obama does every now and then, the u u.s. administration did nothing to disasters ingoing syria. complicatedreally year after year and even day afafter day. today is the firirst anniversary of the intervention in syria. so that this means one year ago the u.s. did something about syria. they had nothing -- i mean, they in thet obliged negotiation with the russians. two years ago, for example, there were no bombings in the european country and other places rather than syria and iraq. three years ag
amy: we are joined by, an activist in east ghouta, a suburb of damascus, in an area controlled by opposition forces. can you tell us what is happening on the ground right ?ow osama nassar >> good morning. that all ofu know the media is now fixated on aleppo. the city is s being attacked byy the russians and the syrian regime forors. people andmerican the west know nothing about it. and only know there is isis people who are fighting for no reason. you know the regime has blacked media...
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isis has claimed responsibility for the attacks in tartous, homs, hasakeh, and in a suburb of damascus. the daily blasts came after president obama met with russian president vladimir putin on monday alongside the g20 summit. and after your secretary of state -- and after u.s. secretary of state john kerry and his russian counterpart sergei lavrov met on sunday and failed to a secure an agreement for a ceasefire in syria. the u.s. and russia are backing opposite sitites of the warr between sysyrian rebels anand te syrian government, although both countries have said they are fighting i isis in syria. on saturday in north dakota, security guards working for the dakota access pipeline company attacked native amemericans with dogs and pepper spray as they resisted the $3.8 billion pipeline's construction. me in the face. it is all over my sunglasses. maced me in my face. are threatening us with these dogs. that woman over there, she was charging them. right in the face. amy: the dog has blood in its nose and mouth. >> they're still threatening -- >> over there, that dog. and without any w
isis has claimed responsibility for the attacks in tartous, homs, hasakeh, and in a suburb of damascus. the daily blasts came after president obama met with russian president vladimir putin on monday alongside the g20 summit. and after your secretary of state -- and after u.s. secretary of state john kerry and his russian counterpart sergei lavrov met on sunday and failed to a secure an agreement for a ceasefire in syria. the u.s. and russia are backing opposite sitites of the warr between...
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-- that barrel bombs in the northern city of aleppo, but there were also attacks in homs and around damascus as well. that, there was a significant reduction in violence across syria. the u.s. secretary of state spoke in washington late last night, expressing the kind of cautious optimism about the cease-fire holding. he also echoed the words of the white house, were he said much of what happened in the coming russia and on how the syrian government act. we will l be looking very closey over the coming hours and days to see how likely the cease-fire is to hold. a few things w with tell us tha. pausey, can the sustained in the violencnce be sustainine? thirdly, with the key caveat that the regime remain able to target terrorist groups, will it focus on the islamic state and those linked with al qaeda, and ignore moderate rebel groups? if those three things happen, this deal has a good chance of holding, but that is quite a big if, and we will have to look closely to see if the deal will hold up. genie: not a massey reporting -- reporting from beirut. it has been three weeks since turkey launc
-- that barrel bombs in the northern city of aleppo, but there were also attacks in homs and around damascus as well. that, there was a significant reduction in violence across syria. the u.s. secretary of state spoke in washington late last night, expressing the kind of cautious optimism about the cease-fire holding. he also echoed the words of the white house, were he said much of what happened in the coming russia and on how the syrian government act. we will l be looking very closey over...