Russia warns of Syria terror threat

Published: 14/09/2011 at 09:51 PM
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Russia warned on Wednesday that ``terrorist organisations'' could arise in Syria if President Bashar al-Assad's regime fell under pressure from ongoing street protests.

The comments marked the latest salvo in a heated war of words between Russia and the West over its traditional regional ally _ a country listed as a state sponsor of terrorism by the United States.

The foreign ministry's new challenges and threats department chief Ilya Rogachyov said Western military intervention was threatening to create new hotbeds of extremist activity in a region already shaken by war in Iraq.

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Discussion 1 : 16/09/2011 at 08:52 AM1
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So the world should do nothing about a Leader of a country that murders woman and children and anyone that disagrees with his goverment. Great Idea Russia. His country is the same as Russia we just dont hear about the murders.
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