NATO Allies Will Not Take Part In Syria Strike, Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen Says

[dkf]

COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- NATO's chief said for the first time Friday that the alliance has no plans for military action in Syria because of the alleged use of chemical weapons against its civilians.

Asked about the alleged deadly attack in a suburb of Damascus on Aug. 21, NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen pointed the finger at Syrian forces. "It demands cynicism beyond what is reasonable to believe that the opposition is behind a chemical attack in an area it already largely controls," he said.On Wednesday, Fogh Rasmussen said, "Any use of such weapons is unacceptable and cannot go unanswered. Those responsible must be held accountable."

But on Friday he told reporters in Denmark that NATO has no plans to intervene in Syria, which would require the approval of all 28 of its members.

Supporters of a proposed no-fly zone in Syria have pointed to the one that was established by NATO over Libya in 2011. It overwhelmed Moammar Gadhafi's air defenses and attacked tanks and military vehicles that threatened civilians.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3844669?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003

[David__77]

1. So then he thinks the Khan al Assal attack WAS the opposition?

After all, that was in a government-held area.

I think there is more than one "opposition," and he should think twice. But at least NATO isn't buying into this nonsense.

[jakeXT]

2. What if France, Germany in Turkey, Turkey itself or US troops get hit during a confrontation

with Syria?

[woo me with science]

3. K&R

[dixiegrrrrl]

4. You gotta admire the use of the term "no fly zone"

which actually means WE fly and use weapons on a country.

Sorta like "pacification" in VietNam...that there was a lovely word also.