Syria
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Syria ( سوريا or سورية ), officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic: الجمهورية العربية السورية ), is a country in the Middle East, bordering Lebanon to the west, Israel to the southwest, Jordan to the south, Iraq to the east, and Turkey to the north. The modern state of Syria attained independence from the French mandate of Syria in 1946, but can trace its roots to the fourth millennium BC; its capital city, Damascus, was the seat of the Umayyad Empire and a provincial capital of the Mamluk Empire.
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- We hope, and we will work to ensure that both the two opposition delegations and the government delegation are guided not by some personal political ambitions, but the interests of the Syrian people
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Sputnik International (February 2, 2016), "Russian Foreign Minister said that the delegations from Syria's government and opposition participating in intra-Syrian talks in Geneva must protect the country's interests"
- The key component for the ceasefire to be operational is the burning issue of arms smuggling across the Turkish-Syrian border, supplying the militants [in Syria]
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov referring to smuggling from the Turkish-Syrian border, supplying militants in Syria, RT (February 3, 2016), "Shutting off smuggling through Turkey-Syria border key condition for ceasefire in Syria - Lavrov"
- It's enough killing our children, killing civilians. They pretend to fight terrorism. In fact they don't fight terrorism because they bring terrorism there and Isis is spreading in many areas in Syria more than before because of these Russian strikes,
- Opposition Spokesman, Salem al-Mislet, BT (January 31, 2016), "Damascus blasts kill at least 45 as Syria peace talks continue"
- Russia understands the importance of reaching a ceasefire. But it will not be applicable to terrorists. Russia will continue its assistance to the Syrian government in the fight against terrorists.
- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov, TASS (February 2, 2016), "Russian diplomat: Russia to continue assisting Syrian government in anti-terror efforts"
- We are here to ensure that Syria is free of dictatorship and free of terrorism. We are here to make this a success no matter how long it takes
- Salim Muslet, an opposition committee spokesman, Los Angeles Times" (January 31, 2016), "Bombs kill more than 50 people in Syria; progress is elusive at Geneva peace talks"
- Syria is an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe unmatched since World War II. I appeal to both sides to make the most of this moment — seize the opportunity for serious negotiations
- John Kerry on fights going on in Syria, USAToday (January 31, 2016), "ISIL bombings kill at least 50 in Syria amid shaky peace talks"
- The inhabitants are gradually coming back to Syrian cities and peaceful life is returning ... in this context, the implementation of humanitarian operations will be a new line of work for the Russian armed forces in Syria,
- General Sergei Rudskoi, a senior Russian General Staff official, referring to how peaceful life is returning to Syria after Moscow's military operation with the Syria Government against militants, PressTV (September 23, 2014), "US asks Russia for more 'access' in Syria for humanitarian purposes"
- I don’t really think there is any kind of a reasonable argument against intervention in Syria. Quite the opposite: There is a moral and a human imperative to act that is larger than any nation’s interests and larger than any strategic calculation. That is so obvious it is an embarrassment to have to say it. This is how I thought about intervention in Iraq 20 years ago and it is how I think about what needs to be done in Syria today.
- Kanan Makiya, "Intervention In Syria is a Moral and Human Imperative", New Republican (February 24, 2012)
- During the era of Assad junior… Damascus-Tehran relations have changed from alliance to blind obedience... The Iranians have found their way into Syria, which is obvious from the size of Iran's diplomatic mission in Damascus, numbering hundreds of officials!
- Anonymous, . Saudi Columnists Criticize Iran, Syria, Hizbullah. MEMRI (September 18, 2007).