Wyatt Eberspacher
Posting #3
World News
"Syrians take to the streets amid a fragile cease-fire"
By CNN Wire Staff
CNN.com April 13 2012
1 page, 1074 words

       Governments the world over are experiencing political upheaval and public rebuke. In Syria, masses stormed the streets after prayers in order to protest the actions of the president, Bashar Al-assad, as well as test his honesty. He recently accepted a provision in a six-point peace plan that guarentees the people the right to peaceful protest and assembly, but it was uncertain how far it would carry weight. 

      The  protests are in response to the continued clashing of the Syrian Military and military defectors. The government has labeled many of the defectors terrorists, but it is suspected many are normal citizens. The protests continue despite the violent response by police. It is suspected that almost ten thousand Syrians have died since the protests began. 

      The aforementioned six-point peace plan was a cease-fire agreement. It includes the release of detainees and prisoners of the rebellions, allowing humanitarian aid to enter the country from various charities, and letting international media. Possibly the most important point is the section tat requires the police to respect the rights of peaceful demonstrators. The plan also calls for the withdrawal of troops and heavy weapons from residential areas.

       Government controlled news networks have been reporting the classes between the miliant groups and the armed forces as putting down terrorist cells. In a recent case where a militiant group was intercepted and attacked, the news released that "an infiltration attempt from Turkey to Syria by an armed terrorist group was thwarted."

This is an important topic because it highlights the success and influence of democratic liberty of America. Repressed groups have seen the multiple movements for civil and national rights as examples for hope and a brighter future. Now that there have been successful revolt and reforms around the world, anywhere where suppression and oppressive governmental remain are being highlighted and aided. It also relates to the US because Obama just signed a package to send aid the opposition movement of medical supplies and non-lethal weapons.