Kerry Warns Syria: If You Do Not Come To The Negotiating Table, Rebels Will Be Given Help
Source: TPM
LARA JAKES MAY 14, 2013, 9:27 AM
STOCKHOLM (AP) U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry issued a stern warning Tuesday to Syrias government, saying that new help will be given to opposition forces should President Bashar Assads regime decide to back out of upcoming negotiations aimed at ending Syrias two-year war.
Kerry said he has every expectation that both sides in the conflict, which has left more than 70,000 dead, will participate in an international conference to negotiate a peaceful transition in Syria. The conference, which Kerry said likely will be held in early June, is noteworthy because it will be endorsed by both the U.S. and Russia, which are on opposite sides of the Syrian conflict.
Speaking in Stockholm, the Swedish capital, the top American diplomat rejected suggestions that officials from Assads regime will refuse to attend the conference. Earlier Tuesday, Syrias information minister said the regime wants more details about the proposed initiative before it decides whether to attend.
If he decides not to come to the table it will be another one of President Assads gross miscalculations. Now, I dont believe that that is the case at this moment, Kerry told reporters in Stockholm.
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Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)Our involvement in these countries does no good to anyone....except for religious extremists.
AngryAmish
(25,704 posts)David__77
(23,381 posts)But what can one say.
David__77
(23,381 posts)The opposition will continue to refuse unconditional talks. Syria would be foolish to decline that opportunity. It would be politically immobilizing for the opposition.
pampango
(24,692 posts)If Putin really does not want the civil war to stop, he just tells Assad not to show up.
The same holds true for the opponents. If the US/Europe want them there, they will be.
Alamuti Lotus
(3,093 posts)What help are they going to get, Mr Kerry? More cars to transform into bombs to leave on city blocks? Some sharper knives to use in their beheadings? HD cameras to make better videos for YouTube?
Hugabear
(10,340 posts)Sorry...