Syrian Rebels Spurn Russian Call for Peace Talks
Insist Assad's Ouster a Precondition to Any Negotiations
Syrian rebel leader Mouaz al-Khatib has publicly condemned the Russian Foreign Ministry for offering to organize peace talks aimed at ending the civil war, insisting that no talks were possible until Russia forcibly removed Bashar Assad from power.
Khatib went on to demand that Russia offer a public apology to “the people of Syria” for opposing UN Security Council actions aimed at installing the rebels as the new government.
Russian officials have opposed calls for the international community to impose regime change on Syria, insisting that the solution should come from negotiations among Syrian factions.
To that end Russian officials are continuing to endorse the Geneva plan for a transition, which was agreed to in late June. Rebels have repeatedly condemned the plan, because it does not guarantee them full control over the nation.
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mojo
December 28th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
These rebels by no means represent the majority of the Syrian people beside those who are willing to bring about yet another stone aged regime to Syria. This man khatib knows that as well as those who say that they represent the Syrian people.., these rebels and oppositions are forced upon Syria and Syrian people by people within the NATO so as within the u.s government…, so stop fooling yourself that these rebels or the opposition wants to change the Syrian government for democracy.., that will neve happen as people of the world witnessing it in Egypt so as in Libya, Tunisia, Marco and rest.
This is a plot, a orchestrated idea from paul wolfovitz the father of all zionism in america and implemented by hillary clinton serving the tyrannts of middle east the best she can. This man khatib should stop spreading lies, this man needs to understand that he is not one of the Syrian people but rateher one of the Saudis servants, this man needs to understand that he and what is called the syrian oposition representing nothing to the Syrian people but a non democratic with a religious hypocracy as the western falsified democracy is.
R.C.
December 28th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
The "people of Syria" probably have no idea who the hand-picked western puppet Mouaz al-Khatib is anyway. If this A**hole really cared about "the people of Syria," he wouldn't be supporting/backing a group of 7th century car bombing, head chopping barbarians to terrorize the population.
Marcy B
December 28th, 2012 at 10:59 pm
…and that´s the problem. Like Yugoslavia/Kosovo and Libya among others, the NATO bands of Al-Qaeda head-chopping mercenaries, who have been flooding in like Orc´s, are instructed not to negotiate until their sugar daddy´s demands are met. i.e regime change & a western compliant puppet regime.
It is clear, however, that an overwhelming majority of SYRIANS supports their government, army and president and more so as the terror continues. Hence, it remains to be seen how long USA are ready to prevent a peaceful solution and continue it´s "regime change by death squads" policy in Syria. This is not the "cake walk" Kosovo/Camp Bondsteel and it is certainly not Libya. Russia (and China) has drawn the line both in the security council and military by war ships from White sea, Baltic and Black sea bases now gathering in the area as well as state-of-the-art Iskander missiles delivered and installed. The last time Washington & NATO played chicken race with the Russians in Georgia they got a nasty chock and a bloody noose, this time the stakes are higher…
smacky
December 28th, 2012 at 11:57 pm
This hired goon squad can not even write their own names, let alone "hold talks". They are payed to terrorize, not talk…
Ben_C
December 29th, 2012 at 1:01 am
I admit Ditz that this whole thing is somewhat "complicated"…
I'll make a few things in as 'simple' a way as I can so as to "explain" what's actually happening right now:
1. A guy in exile (who's not even in Syria) who was anointed 'leader' by the US State Department is not the 'Syrian rebel leader"… He is neither a "rebel" nor a "leader" of anything other than what he's told…he's not even located inside Syria under "protection" by the so-called almighty "rebels" who are allegedly "closing in" and "gaining" every day on the 'Assad regime'…I think enough is said…
2. Any fool who still believes that when "international" 'officials' "say": "a 'political solution' is necessary", they are 'really' talking about "factions inside Syria"…anyone who actually still believes this…anyone who actually actively follows this 'situation' that is…is obviously a completely brain-dead nincompoop… Giving a bunch of guns and money to idiots and convincing them of things that aren't real isn't difficult…sorry to burst anyone's bubble here, but welcome to reality….
3. The "terrorists" should, and will, get nothing… Anyone, like Mr. Mouaz al-Khatib, who openly calls for the destruction of Syria…especially when such action is being 'called on' from powers who can actually follow through…which will–obviously and logically–involve the killing of 10s, if not 100s, of thousands of 'innocent Syrian civilians'….such "people" don't even deserve anything…and will get nothing–if there is any "justice" in the world that is…
Obviously this fool has no 'real' "support" inside of Syria…otherwise he would, logically, be located inside of Syria at present…
Ben_C
December 29th, 2012 at 1:01 am
I admit Ditz that this whole thing is somewhat "complicated"…
I'll 'xplain' a few things in as 'simple' a way as I can so as to "explain" what's actually happening right now:
1. A guy in exile (who's not even in Syria) who was anointed 'leader' by the US State Department is not the 'Syrian rebel leader"… He is neither a "rebel" nor a "leader" of anything other than what he's told…he's not even located inside Syria under "protection" by the so-called almighty "rebels" who are allegedly "closing in" and "gaining" every day on the 'Assad regime'…I think enough is said…
2. Any fool who still believes that when "international" 'officials' "say": "a 'political solution' is necessary", they are 'really' talking about "factions inside Syria"…anyone who actually still believes this…anyone who actually actively follows this 'situation' that is…is obviously a completely brain-dead nincompoop… Giving a bunch of guns and money to idiots and convincing them of things that aren't real isn't difficult…sorry to burst anyone's bubble here, but welcome to reality….
3. The "terrorists" should, and will, get nothing… Anyone, like Mr. Mouaz al-Khatib, who openly calls for the destruction of Syria…especially when such action is being 'called on' from powers who can actually follow through…which will–obviously and logically–involve the killing of 10s, if not 100s, of thousands of 'innocent Syrian civilians'….such "people" deserve nothing…and will get nothing–if there is any "justice" in the world that is…
Obviously this fool (Mr. Mouaz al-Khatib) has no 'real' "support" inside of Syria…otherwise he would, logically, be located inside of Syria at present…
Rabbani
December 29th, 2012 at 1:27 am
Ben_C ell said!
Mouaz al-Khatib is a Qatari, Saudia Arabian supported terrist. This whole affair reeks of henious crimes, Qatar, S Arabia , Turkey have been training, funding an supplying bases inside thier countries for these terrorist, most of whom are not even Syrian, USA/UK, France etc have been supporting these terrorist and lying in media about the reality of what is happening in Syria, We have the so called syrian observatory based in London, this is a one man in some flat in London sewing out lie after lie after lies
Example: Terrorist kill dozens of men women and children by detonating a car bomb in Damascas, Syrian observatory based in London reports Syrian govenment killed them.
China and Russia should be given a medal for standing up for taking the right oath to solve this war yes it is war the west and the disgusting arab states mentioned above have created.
MoT
December 29th, 2012 at 7:03 am
Very good points, Ben. The is the part that gets me… "apology to “the people of Syria" You've got to be kidding! Which people in Syria does he purport to represent? Clearly absurd.
mojo
December 29th, 2012 at 8:49 am
Mouaz al-Khatib is nothing but the second disaster as Mursi is for Middle East., a religious dictatorial solution is what Saudis and Qaratri tyrannic rule wants supporting of these idiots is yet another sign of desperation by US and NATO militarism regime. The problem in middle east is planed by white house, NATO and Bank of England.., as before their plans has been costing life's lead by a terrorists of all kind, from Vietnam to Yugoslavia to Iraq and now Syria. It was not the Syrian people who started this war but by those who their last results is to help and support terrorism and Mouaz al-Khatib is one of them, as Hashim Taci in Kosovo is. Above all.., this man nor his gangs of Neo Mafia in MIddle East they don't presenting the majority of the Syrian people.., so he and his friends can go to hell if thats what they wish.
Jaime
December 29th, 2012 at 10:25 am
The Spetsnaz should pay a visit to this Mouaz al-Khatib and while they are at it, they should also get rid of the other terrorists.
LoL
December 29th, 2012 at 11:10 am
In the 7th century, car-bombing was considered well ahead of its time.
R.C.
December 29th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Funny, LoL.
mojo
December 30th, 2012 at 9:14 am
If these idiots had any thoughts about the wellbeing of Syria or the Syrian people they would have started negotiating in democratically terms with Syrian government for the people of Syria. By rejecting the offers provided to them long time ago and in present time they simply show their true face which is: that they don't care about Syria but rather themselves and their masters interests. At this time moment in time their masters just was fooled again this time by the Germans to buy arms for over 100millions of Euro.., this is what the west wants.., to have idiots in place all over middle east who buys the west made civilization-arms making Middle East to Junk Yard of amricans and europeans arms.