Iraqi Kurdistan Halts Oil Exports

On 11 September Iraqi Kurdistan halted oil exports. According to Iraqi Oil Minister Abdelkarim al-Luaybi, speaking to reporters at a conference in the Jordanian capital Amman, “The government of the Kurdistan region today halted oil exports without...

Arab League Calls for ‘immediate Change’ in Syria

The Arab League has called for “immediate change” in Syria, urging President Bashar al-Assad to end the government’s violent crackdown on dissent and launch a comprehensive national dialogue.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Says Violence Against Syrians has Continued Despite His Repeated Calls

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says violence against Syrians has continued despite his repeated calls for President Bashar al-Assad to halt “excessive and lethal” actions by government security forces.

Crackdowns Continue in Syria

Syrian security forces continued a crackdown across the country, amid reports that at least three people were killed in violence Saturday. Opposition sources say that scores of people were arrested in security operations in many towns and cities.

European Union Bans Importation of Syrian Oil

In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, the European Council today further tightened the EU’s sanctions against that country and imposed a ban on the import of Syrian oil to the EU.

United States And Britain Demand New Strict International Sanctions on Syrian

The United States and Britain are demanding new strict international sanctions to force Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from office, following the country’s continued crackdown on protesters.

Crackdown Hurting Syria’s Economy

The bloody crackdown ordered by President Bashar al-Assad against protesters throughout Syria is having an effect on the nation’s economy. International condemnation of the military assaults have prompted trading partners in Europe and elsewhere...

Director-General of UNESCO Voices Alarm At Continuing Abuse Against Journalists in Syria

The Director-General of UNESCO has voiced alarm at continuing abuse against journalists in Syria calling on the authorities to respect human right, including the basic rights of freedom of expression.

European Members of the U.N. Security Council to Push for Sanctions Against Syria

The four European members of the U.N. Security Council say they will push for a resolution imposing sanctions on the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The proposed move at the United Nations follows actions earlier Thursday by the United States...