On August 28 the Arab revolutions remain in the focus of world news.
The Washington Post publishes an article under the title "Calls in
Syria for weapons, NATO intervention." After sixth months of peaceful
demonstrations that have failed to put an end to the regime of
President Bashar al-Asad the Syrian opposition is disputing the
question of calling for an armed NATO intervention. The article talks
about controversies among the older dissidents who are in favor of a
nonviolent revolution and some activists who are calling for a no-fly
zone over Syria in order to try their opponents after more 2,000 were
killed and thousands were imprisoned.
The Los Angeles Times reports on the progress of negotiations between
Gadaffi and Libyan rebels. "We have held no negotiations with Gadaffi
and we can offer him only two things: safety and a fair trial," a top
official of the Transitional National Council said in response to an
offer made by Musa Ibrahim, a spokesman for Gadaffi's government. Last
week Gadaffi was driven from his last base after rebels stormed the
capital. Upon entering the capital, rebels found numerous bodies at
hospitals and military base.
The Independent continues the theme with an article "Iran calls on
Syrian President to consider protesters' demands." Iran, one of the
major allies of Syria in the past, is urging President Bashar al-Assad
to meet "legitimate demands" of Syrian civilians. Iranian foreign
minister Ali Akhbar Salehi said the Middle East could soon be
overtaken by chaos if President Assad continues to ignore voices
calling for reforms.
