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February 10, 2013 by Alexandra Valiente
A political analyst tells Press TV that Moaz Al-Khatib’s call for dialogue was an obvious sign that the Syrian rebels were afraid that their effort would collapse and they were trying to make a deal. The comments came after foreign-backed militants reportedly suffered heavy losses after clashes with government troops over control of a key highway in Damascus. Syrian Army forces battled the militants on Saturday, one day after they cut off the strategic route near the capital. Press TV has conducted an interview with Dr. Webster Griffin Tarpley, author and historian, to further discuss the issue.
New video footage has
surfaced online showing the foreign-sponsored militants in Syria recruiting
dozens of children and teenagers. The video, which was posted on the internet
recently, shows the commander of a US-backed group in the northern province of
Aleppo saying when the children arrive, they are children, but when they leave,
they become killing machines. Teenagers are shown being taught how to use
assault rifles and other weapons against the Syrian government forces. They are
also taught how to disarm enemies by stabbing them or killing them with their
bare hands. This is despite the fact that international law prohibits the use of
children under 18 in combat and military support operations.
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