European Countries May Soon Give Syrian Rebels Weapons -- Examiner
Rebel forces in Syria may get weapons from some countries in Europe over the next few months, according to a report that appeared in The Guardian on Friday, March 1.
Until Thursday, February 28, the European Union (EU) had an embargo against selling arms to Syria. Diplomatic Editor Julian Borger of The Guardian said restrictions have been relaxed to give Syrian rebels some forms of aid.
According to Borger, "The EU formally changed its arms embargo on Syria on Thursday to allow the supply of armored vehicles, non-lethal military equipment and technical aid to the opposition. The move came as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made his first trip to a Muslim nation since taking office, visiting Ankara, where he met Turkish leaders to discuss Syria.
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Update: Syria Crisis: European Countries Expected To Start Arming Rebels -- The Guardian
My Comment: Talk about escalating the war .... but this should not surprise anyone. Arms are pouring into Syria from everyone right now .... laying the groundwork for a bloody 2013.
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