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Faisal Mekdad
Encyclopedia
Faisal Mekdad is the Deputy Foreign Minister
of Syria. At a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council, he denied allegations that the Syrian government was violently cracking down on Arab spring
protesters in Syria.
Foreign relations of Syria
Ensuring national security, increasing influence among its Arab neighbors, and achieving a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace settlement, which includes the return of the Golan Heights, are the primary goals of President Bashar al-Assad's foreign policy...
of Syria. At a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council, he denied allegations that the Syrian government was violently cracking down on Arab spring
2011 Syrian uprising
The 2011 Syrian uprising is an ongoing internal conflict occurring in Syria. Protests started on 26 January 2011, and escalated into an uprising by 15 March 2011...
protesters in Syria.
See also
- 2011 Syrian uprising2011 Syrian uprisingThe 2011 Syrian uprising is an ongoing internal conflict occurring in Syria. Protests started on 26 January 2011, and escalated into an uprising by 15 March 2011...