Syria

Overall the Syrian civil war conflict claimed tens of thousands of civilian and military personnel. The country is in turmoil and people don't have homes, this blog is not about a specific event but instead is about the country and its people. The civilians want nothing more than freedom and maybe even some democracy, the Syrian government wants to stay corrupt and will murder more and more people until they are too afraid to question them. Don't get me wrong, the civilians murder people on the other side too but they are purely defending their families, rights, and their freedom. You don't see as much about Syria in the news anymore for some reason, i believe this is like this because of the Syrian government restricting media and not letting people know exactly how many people are killed or how they bombard villages. Many see the civilians as terrorists but people with a right mind will see that they are rebels or freedom fighters.

Israel

So i'm sure most of you are unaware of the events that recently occurred between the country of Israel and the country of Iran. So they are basically mortal enemies with each other and if Iran had its way there would be no Israel and if Israel had its way Iran wouldn't exist. Iran somewhat feels powerless since the US granted Israel with nuclear arms, Iran can't get nuclear arms because of international laws. They feel threatned by their rival so they started taking action so Israel was faced with the choice of retaliating and possibly be destroyed or not and still possibly be destroyed. Iran has been accused of developing nuclear arms but inspections prove other wise and Israel wants to attack them to stop their attempts. Israel wants to be the only middle eastern country with nuclear weapons so they want to maintain their title.

http://www.centerforinquiry.net/forums/viewthread/11790/

Inflamed Protests

Self-immolation or the act of lighting ones self on fire. This is commonly used as protests against communist China by Tibetan monks who feel their religion is at stake. Eight self-immolation have occurred within a week  and the Chinese government blames the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama blames the Chinese government, I would have to agree with him, the Chinese government opposes anyone trying to change in any way. They believe the Tibetans support Japan who China is having a territorial dispute with. With tight restrictions on religion the Tibetans would rather die then meet the policies China assigns.

Syrian Genocide!

"What is happening in Syria is not a civil war but a genocide  a war of extermination with a licence to kill by the Syrian government and the international community." The emir of Qatar said to the official Qatar news agency. His reason for this remark is because of a four day cease fire that failed to come into action during a Muslim holiday, this left hundreds dead. The Syrian government promised to only fight if there is opposition on the ground, unfortunately a civilian was in the wrong place at the wrong time with his gun and this started another shoot out favoring the Syrian forces. A group who record all of the casualties announced 407 were killed during the "cease-fire." According to Syrian officials 61 people died during the fight.

And just so you know how things are looking for the civilians fighting for their lives;
Total fatalities: 34,913
Syrian forces fatalities: 2,900
8%Civilian "forces" fatalities: 32,013 <This is genocide!
92%
http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/30/world/meast/syria-civil-war/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkWkF3dRK2g

Syrian affect on Lebanon

When you think of the Syrian civil war you think of Syria, but with recent violent protests in countries such as  Lebanon people have noticed that the war seems to be spreading. Supporters of Wissam al-Hassan (the head of Lebanese intelligence) say the Syrian government was responsible for a car bomb attack that killed Wissam and his bodyguard, their reason for this attack is Wissam was a Sunni who challenged Syria and its very powerful Lebanese ally. Enraged by his death anti-Asssad (Syrian Leader) protesters tried to storm government buildings but were pushed back by soldiers.

On the streets of Lebanon troops had armored personnel carriers (APCs) with heavy machine guns to stop the protests, they began exchanging gunfire with Sunni gunmen. "If there is more violence that is linked to Syria, that fuels fear that Lebanon could descend once again into violence." This really made me see how war in one country could cause another to descend into a violent state. Some even say Lebanon might join in the Syrian civil war which would not be good for freedom in these countries.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57537074/syria-violence-spilling-over-into-other-nations/?tag=categoryDoorLead;catDoorHero

What the riots in Lebanon look like.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57537074/syria-violence-spilling-over-into-other-nations/?tag=categoryDoorLead;catDoorHero

Rebels will do anything for help

A questionable rebel jihad group who are believed to have ties to al Qaeda fought along side the Syrian rebels to seize a government missile defense base in Syria on Friday, activists said. The rebels seized the base on Friday night, the rebels don't seem to be alone though, the Al Qaeda and jihad forces seem to be playing a major role in the Syrian rebels weapons and helping them capture government sites to gain power. The reason they are trying to focus on air bases is because planes and helicopters are two of few things that the rebels can't do anything about, the only thing they can do is taking bases to minimize government air assaults on Syrian villages. The problems that the villagers face is since the rebels don't have an anti-air force they have to accept the Syrian president or have their homes burned to the ground.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57531618/rebels-ally-with-al-qaeda-group-to-take-syrian-base/

Syrian Chemical Weapons

The US has recently discovered that Syrian forces are in possession of a chemical weapon stockpile. The rebels have been focusing much of their strength on capturing these locations to obtain the weapons of destruction. US special forces have been monitoring these sites in order to prevent anything bad that could happen if the weapons became active. Even though we are aiding the rebels, it would be catastrophic if they got a hold of the weapons because they are extremists and will use them on government controlled cities to help their cause but it would kill thousands. if the weapons were to be used then the US and Jordan would launch a swift and precise military attack, the Syrian president understands this which makes this situation risky.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/11/world/meast/syria-civil-war/index.html?hpt=hp_t3