Article/Link: "Outside pressure builds on Syria as violence continues" by Jon Leyne
Published: Nov. 13, 2011 ; accessed: Nov. 13, 2011
Summary: Violence is continuing to build in Syria, as the Arab League has frozen Syria's membership. This has caused numerous pro-government riots. France has also condemned President Bashar al-Assad's government, questioning the ambassador in Paris about the activities. Embassies were stormed in Syria, and Turkey has even begun to withdraw non-essential diplomats and families. The UN has said that more than 3,500 people have died since the protests began. The suspension of the Syrian membership was described as historic, and the secretary general of the Arab League has called for "international protection for civilians." A total of 18 states out of the total 22 voted for the suspension, showing that a clear majority is in favour. A counter-protest was held in response to the pro-government marches, which resulted in a further eight deaths. Furthermore, a schoolboy was beaten to death in front of his classmates, with footage being released showing the body
Response: Even seven or eight months after the protests started, consequences are still resounding throughout the Middle East and even the entire world. The fact that Syria has been suspended from the Arab League is excellent news for human rights groups, as it shows a major step forward in recognizing violations made by the government. What is worrisome, however, is that citizens are still losing their lives after seven months of protests. Quite a few of the other countries involved in the Arab Spring have had successful results, but it would be incredible if every single country managed to achieve what their protests were aiming for. It is a good sign that the world is putting more pressure on Syria though, as the government will soon be forced to give up or face the entire world.
Vocabulary:
Word 1: volition
a) "Jon Leyne, reporting from Cairo, says it is unclear how many of the protesters are there of their own volition."
b) an act of making a choice or decision. French, from Medieval Latin volition-, volitio, from Latinvol- (stem of velle to will, wish) + -ition-, -itio (as in Latin position-, positio position) First Known Use: 1615
c) The students were so excited to write their essay, they started of their own volition.
Word 2: dissent
a) "Meanwhile, opposition sources said the repression of dissent continued on Sunday, with nine people reportedly killed by security forces."
b) difference of opinion. First known use: 1585.
c) There was dissent among the teachers as to whether the student should be suspended or not.
Word 3: regime
a) ""The Syrian regime is held entirely responsible for these excesses and will have to give an explanation," it said."
b) a form of government; a government in power. French régime, from Old French regimen, regime, from Late Latin regimin-, regimen. First Known Use: 1776.
c) The Canadian regime has been mostly successful so far, with little protesting and rioting.
Published: Nov. 13, 2011 ; accessed: Nov. 13, 2011
Summary: Violence is continuing to build in Syria, as the Arab League has frozen Syria's membership. This has caused numerous pro-government riots. France has also condemned President Bashar al-Assad's government, questioning the ambassador in Paris about the activities. Embassies were stormed in Syria, and Turkey has even begun to withdraw non-essential diplomats and families. The UN has said that more than 3,500 people have died since the protests began. The suspension of the Syrian membership was described as historic, and the secretary general of the Arab League has called for "international protection for civilians." A total of 18 states out of the total 22 voted for the suspension, showing that a clear majority is in favour. A counter-protest was held in response to the pro-government marches, which resulted in a further eight deaths. Furthermore, a schoolboy was beaten to death in front of his classmates, with footage being released showing the body
Response: Even seven or eight months after the protests started, consequences are still resounding throughout the Middle East and even the entire world. The fact that Syria has been suspended from the Arab League is excellent news for human rights groups, as it shows a major step forward in recognizing violations made by the government. What is worrisome, however, is that citizens are still losing their lives after seven months of protests. Quite a few of the other countries involved in the Arab Spring have had successful results, but it would be incredible if every single country managed to achieve what their protests were aiming for. It is a good sign that the world is putting more pressure on Syria though, as the government will soon be forced to give up or face the entire world.
Vocabulary:
Word 1: volition
a) "Jon Leyne, reporting from Cairo, says it is unclear how many of the protesters are there of their own volition."
b) an act of making a choice or decision. French, from Medieval Latin volition-, volitio, from Latinvol- (stem of velle to will, wish) + -ition-, -itio (as in Latin position-, positio position) First Known Use: 1615
c) The students were so excited to write their essay, they started of their own volition.
Word 2: dissent
a) "Meanwhile, opposition sources said the repression of dissent continued on Sunday, with nine people reportedly killed by security forces."
b) difference of opinion. First known use: 1585.
c) There was dissent among the teachers as to whether the student should be suspended or not.
Word 3: regime
a) ""The Syrian regime is held entirely responsible for these excesses and will have to give an explanation," it said."
b) a form of government; a government in power. French régime, from Old French regimen, regime, from Late Latin regimin-, regimen. First Known Use: 1776.
c) The Canadian regime has been mostly successful so far, with little protesting and rioting.
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