Syrian Peace

Syrian peace process hanging in the Balance:


Problem with Syria:

• Became independent by 1946, coups have been common since then.
• Latest happened in 1970 when defense minister Hafez-al-assad seized power.
• Syria since then ruled by single party, the Baath party(Alaawites, section of shia muslims).
• Now in recent Arab uprisingoppositions call for the president Bashar al Assad to step down, supported by Arab league, GCC, US etc.,
• The ruling regime supported by Russia, China, Iran etc.,
• Peace initiatives are taken now and then, recent one involving Kofi Annan UN peace envoy.

                                                               


Annan 6 point  Peace plan:

1. Syrian led political process to address the aspirations of people regarding regime change.
2. Not to use arms in poulated areas and no troop movements , both by ruling and opposition.
3. Two hour pause of war daily for help and humanity aids to move in.
4. Increase pace and scale of release of political prisoners.
5. Freedom of movement of press and nondiscriminatory policy for Visa.
6. Recognise freedom of association.