Recently there has been a movement to find an actual plan to try and end most of the violence and destruction in Syria……that attempt is moving along well….not a solution but at least the players, most of the players are still talking….
The two sides….Assad and the opposition have given their demands and 12 ponts have been agreed to in principle……
12 general points that were taken mainly from the two sides documents. The points include the following principles:
- Reforming state institutions in accordance with international standards.
- Rejecting terrorism categorically whatever the source was.
- Re-building the Syrian army in accordance with national rules.
- Securing the proper conditions for the return of Syrian refugees and the displaced ones to their homes.
- Providing care and justice for all Syrians afflicted by war.
- Preserving Syria’s full sovereignty on all Syrian territory.
- Rejecting any outside interference Syrian internal affairs.
- Establishing a non-sectarian democratic ruling system in Syria.
- Preserving the rights of women in the equitable representation according to international standards (30%).
- Implementing UN Security Council resolutions, particularly 2254 to ensure the power of political transition.
- Creating a stable environment during the transition period to ensure equal opportunities.
- Commitment to national reconciliation and rejection of any revengeful acts by any side.
Now granted there is little chance that all 12 points will be finalized but if even 6 of them are then that would be a major step…..
Now let’s move to Yemen…….A Saudi-led coalition began a military campaign in Yemen a year ago with the aim of preventing Iran-allied Houthi rebels and forces loyal to Yemen’s ex-President Ali Abdullah Saleh from taking control of the country.
Last week there was an announcement that a ceasefire had been agreed upon……
The warring parties in Yemen have agreed to a cessation of hostilities starting at midnight on April 10 and peace talks in Kuwait beginning a week later, United Nations special envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said on Wednesday.
Ould Cheikh Ahmed said prominent Yemeni figures would be enlisted to cooperate with a de-escalation and coordination committee on the cessation of hostilities and “to report on progress and security incidents.”
He said the peace talks would focus on five areas: a withdrawal of militia and armed groups; a handover of heavy weaponry to the state; interim security arrangements; restoration of state institutions; and resumption of inclusive political dialogue.
Personally, I am glad to see that some form of sanity may have returned…..but there is one thing…….there is NOT much left standing in Yemen so to keep fighting would be a waste of ordinance.
Spring and time for a re-birth of all things……
What did everybody run out of bullets, or something? Quick. Better call the MISC! They’ll hook them up fast, so they can back to the senseless killing!
Most let the barrels cool down before they melt.
Yemen has got to the most under-reported war in Middle Eastern history. I think I’ve come across 4-5 stories and a VICE report on it.
I reported mostly at the start…..but you are right….no one cares….
Yeah. America is droning that place almost continuously. The Saudis carpet bomb & all but invade. Every player in the Middle East is there. The government collapses to the rebels.
And barely a fucking peep! What, is there no oil in Yemen?
Yemen, the poorest country in the ME….not much is being said about the humanitarian crisis this created…..
Thanks for detailed analysis. What can be the disagreement in the 12 points listed, is the Assad not already implementing all 12. If yes why the Civil War?? What about ISIS/ Kurds, they control large Syrian territory??
There is the problem….too many irons in the fire….no peace will be found as long as so many want so much….this is an exercise in futility.
well it seems to have worked well for the Govt. in Syria as they concentrate on one Front now, i.e: ISIS.
But will it remain this? I feel that there will be a diversion in tactics soon…plus the peace talks depends on how they go….
whose tactics will change??
Assad’s……
hmm that’s an interesting take.
He will do what he must to keep his hold….even come over to the US side of this thing…
Am sorry I think he will not switch sides now when he has an upper hand.
Not now…just depends on how the battle goes….and what Russia is up to….
Russian Plan is clear . No mystery now after the fall of Palmyra.
Russia is playing a game of geopolitical chess…..and winning….for now.
Syria strategy has worked well.The rest I have not followed.
I will try to keep you updated
Yes i do keep an eye out for your informative posts.
Thank you my friend…I will try to keep you up to date