Assad Defiance in Syria Spurs U.S., Allies to Mull New Steps
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The Arab League on Nov. 16 gave Syria three days to end the bloodshed and allow observers in or face economic sanctions. Canadian National Defense Minister Peter MacKay said Assad's flouting of the Arab League's ultimatum will require "further action." Canadian leaders are working with those in the region "as Canada and other countries contemplate our next step," MacKay told reporters at the conclusion of the Halifax forum.
The Cairo-based Arab League refused to negotiate with Assad's government to change plans on sending about 500 monitors to Syria, Egypt's state-run Middle East News Agency reported yesterday. The league informed the Syrian government the previous day that the adjustments they proposed "radically changes" the nature of the mission, MENA said. The league reiterated a call for "immediate measures" to stop the bloodshed, the news agency said, citing a statement.
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