As the diplomatic efforts to resolve the 16-month Syrian conflict continue events were over taking them back in Damascus. In a blow to the Assad regime, three key figures were killed when an apparent suicide bomb exploded at the National Security Headquarters. Among those killed in the explosion were the Syrian Defence Minister and his deputy.
Some analysts are saying that the Assad regime is now in its death throes. However, this has also being stated on many occasions in the past, and exactly how power would exchange hands under the current conditions is unclear.
The diplomacy continues but there is little space for compromise at the present time, and little hope of the six-point peace plan being implemented.
Several groups have claimed responsibility for the attack, including rebel fighters.
Commenting in a press release, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:
"We are aware of reports that the Syrian Defence and Deputy Defence Ministers have been killed and a number of others injured by an apparent suicide bombing in Damascus.
“This incident, which we condemn, confirms the urgent need for a Chapter VII resolution of the UN Security Council on Syria.
“The situation in Syria is clearly deteriorating. All the members of the UN Security Council have a responsibility to put their weight behind the enforcement of Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan's plan to end the violence.
“We call on all parties to refrain from violence, and for the Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities.”
Some analysts are saying that the Assad regime is now in its death throes. However, this has also being stated on many occasions in the past, and exactly how power would exchange hands under the current conditions is unclear.
The diplomacy continues but there is little space for compromise at the present time, and little hope of the six-point peace plan being implemented.
Several groups have claimed responsibility for the attack, including rebel fighters.
Commenting in a press release, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:
"We are aware of reports that the Syrian Defence and Deputy Defence Ministers have been killed and a number of others injured by an apparent suicide bombing in Damascus.
“This incident, which we condemn, confirms the urgent need for a Chapter VII resolution of the UN Security Council on Syria.
“The situation in Syria is clearly deteriorating. All the members of the UN Security Council have a responsibility to put their weight behind the enforcement of Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan's plan to end the violence.
“We call on all parties to refrain from violence, and for the Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities.”
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