The Syrian Crisis (As of Friday, February 22nd,2013)
- Two weeks ago, Syrian Rebels closed into Damascus to be bombarded by bombs.
- The Syrian Government claims the explosions were of terrorists. (I think we know their handy work well)
- Lately for the past week the Syrian rebels have bombed the heart of Damascus.
- Al-Kubar site, around 35 miles is a know international complex of North Korean-designed nuclear reactor geared to making weapons-grade plutonium. Was abandoned until
- The Syrian rebels raided Al-Kubar site. All they found at the site was a hangar containing at least one Scud missile.
- The U.N. nuclear watchdog determined that the destroyed building's size and structure fit specifications of a nuclear reactor.
- The Syrian rebels raided Al-Kubar site. All they found at the site was a hangar containing at least one Scud missile.
- The Syrian rebels launched the scud missile into the city of Aleppo killing at least twenty civilians.
- A key focus for the rebels as they try to capture the city is Aleppo's international airport, which they have been attacking for weeks.
- The United Nations says at least 70,000 people have been killed since the uprising against Assad's authoritarian rule began nearly two years ago.