Syria: Semantics and Bloodshed
An already dire situation in Syria is getting worse as Russia continues to arm the Syrian military and Saudi Arabia and Qatar send anti-tank missiles to the Syrian opposition with the Obama administration’s support.
An already dire situation in Syria is getting worse as Russia continues to arm the Syrian military and Saudi Arabia and Qatar send anti-tank missiles to the Syrian opposition with the Obama administration’s support.
Syrian opposition activist Rafif Jouejati and longtime Middle East journalist Patrick Seale discuss the latest developments on “Democracy Now!”
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