Friends in low places: the veto and its consequences | Blogs | Amnesty International UK
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see this shameful profiteering aspect to Russia’s involvement. Not only are they letting Syrian troops advance on civilian neighbourhoods, they have sent them the kit.
It is a deeply depressing time. Because of the pseudo-black out in Homs, it is feared we will not know the full scale of the horror unfolding there for some time. Save for some brave journalists who are embedded with the locals. The BBC's Paul Wood said today that mortars were landing every 30 seconds from 6am and troops were reportedly massing on the outskirts of the city
Speaking of a “doomed” and a “murdering” regime, Hague told the House that he had recalled the British Ambassador to Syria. He said that China and Russia would have blood on their hands for the ensuing bloodshed. The US, likewise, closed their embassy there this afternoon.
Yet that must be cold comfort indeed for those entrapped in pockets of Homs tonight, with nowhere to run to. China and Russia have betrayed them with this veto and that is unlikely to be forgotten. Just when he was starting to look isolated, it turns out Assad still has some high-powered friends in low places and for now they’re sticking to his gun [read more at link]
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