http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/09/syria-crisis-us-_n_1412801.html
Regardless of the U.N’s plan to end the violence, Syrian troops bombarded a refugee camp in Turkey. This incident angered the U.S and the Obama administration. Prior to this occurrence, the U.S and U.N. chief, Kofi Annan negotiated a deal that gave a “deadline for Syrian forces to withdraw from cities.” Unfortunately, the Assad regime is not following the agreement. The problems are becoming increasingly worse, and a cease-fire was called for. Syrian Soldiers opened fire on escapees and left some wounded and 2 killed. Countless people have fled Syria in hope of escaping the rebellion. According to the article, “The U.N. estimates some 9,000 people have been killed in Syria since the uprising began in March 2011” (Huffington Post 1). Although many want to act quickly, some say they are not confident this will end soon.
Regardless of the U.N’s plan to end the violence, Syrian troops bombarded a refugee camp in Turkey. This incident angered the U.S and the Obama administration. Prior to this occurrence, the U.S and U.N. chief, Kofi Annan negotiated a deal that gave a “deadline for Syrian forces to withdraw from cities.” Unfortunately, the Assad regime is not following the agreement. The problems are becoming increasingly worse, and a cease-fire was called for. Syrian Soldiers opened fire on escapees and left some wounded and 2 killed. Countless people have fled Syria in hope of escaping the rebellion. According to the article, “The U.N. estimates some 9,000 people have been killed in Syria since the uprising began in March 2011” (Huffington Post 1). Although many want to act quickly, some say they are not confident this will end soon.
International pressure can only go so far in this situation. Although the UN is backed by some of the most powerful nations, it is not equipped to take on the Syrian forces if they fail to comply with the cease-fire agreement. The limitations to enforce international law are limited when one side (in this case the Assad regime) is being identified as the aggressor. Remaining a neutral power is difficult when a government is violating the human rights of it's own people.
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