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| France ready for Syrian intervention without UN |
| 2012-08-25 |
| INTERNATIONAL momentum for limited military intervention in Syria gathered pace yesterday amid opposition reports that 4000 people have been killed this month, the deadliest since the uprising began. France signalled it would be willing to participate in a limited no-fly zone and suggested for the first time that such an operation could be mounted without reference to the UN Security Council, where Russia and China wield a veto. The United States and Turkey have already discussed the possibility although Hillary Clinton, the US Secretary of State, has said ''greater in-depth analysis'' was needed. But Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French Defence Minister called for the establishment of an ''international coalition'' to implement a no-fly zone - a choice of wording that suggests action outside the United Nations is being considered for the first time. Mr Le Drian ruled out a no-fly zone over the whole of the country, saying such a step would be tantamount to war. Instead, a coalition of Western states, Turkey and Arab powers could close Syrian airspace between Aleppo and the Turkish border, he told France 24 television. |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #5 He** we've got kindergarten classes in my neighborhood that are ready for Syrian intervention without the UN. Somebody tell these guys to go bake more pastries! |
| Posted by: Raider 2012-08-25 16:12 |
| #4 Mr Le Drian ruled out a no-fly zone over the whole of the country, saying such a step would be tantamount to war. My, how...French. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2012-08-25 16:06 |
| #3 Hey, France, go for it. The US should sit this one out. Based on the nature of the opposing participants in this war, it is a Lose-Lose situation. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2012-08-25 14:28 |
| #2 The United States and Turkey have already discussed the possibility although Hillary Clinton, the US Secretary of State, has said ''greater in-depth analysis'' was needed. Translation: The Russians are still insisting they will shoot us down. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2012-08-25 14:21 |
| #1 Mon Dieu! They are going to do something (gasp) unilateral! How evil! |
| Posted by: Rambler in Virginia 2012-08-25 14:18 |