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The bloody uprising against Bashar al-Assad is creating a new wave of jihadists in Britain, with Syria now the main destination for militant Muslims wishing to fight abroad, The Independent has learnt.

http://is.gd/SYTr4r



At least 50 French citizens 'waging jihad in Syria'

As many as 80 French citizens are fighting with rebel groups in Syria, according to a report in French daily Le Figaro published Wednesday.

http://is.gd/AHFvwd



Real risk of Syria war exploding across Mideast: UN refugee agency

''I believe that if the Syrian conflict goes on and on and on, there is a real risk of an explosion in the Middle East, and then there will be no way to cope with the challenge from the humanitarian, political and security perspective,'' said Guterres.

http://is.gd/7bjVPX



France defends Syria weapons plan

France s president has defended his plan to supply arms to Syria s rebels. Speaking after an EU meeting, Francois Hollande said the rebels had given guarantees that weapons would not fall into the wrong hands.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21796002



How can we find the truth about 'chemical weapons' in Syria?

The embarrassing scare stories put about by the British Foreign Office and US Department of State several months back about credible evidence of chemical weapons being prepared by the regime. Not a shred of proof was offered from the secret services who brought you Iraqi WMD. We were supposed to take it on trust.

http://is.gd/4jAnlw



British special force on Syria alert

UK special forces are being pulled out of Afghanistan ahead of a planned mission to help Syrian rebels.: SAS and SBS commanders are drawing up top secret plans to give the fighters much-needed weapons.

http://is.gd/EmIdPY



Top US general urges caution on Syria options, rebels

The United States has a less clear understanding of Syria s opposition than it did last year, the top U.S. military officer said on Monday, in comments likely to disappoint rebels hoping that America might be inching toward a decision to arm them.

http://is.gd/uDadKh


From Information Clearing House

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'Sketchy' Reports from Syria and US War Hawks Mobilize
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/03/20



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