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Syria's optimism for 2013
25.01.2013
For Syria lovers, it is a pleasure to read SANA, the Syrian Arab News Agency,
which brings good tidings, in spite of the nation's difficult situation, while
western mainstream media prefer to spread doom and gloom.
The headline for Wednesday, the 23rd of January 2013: "Terrorists Killed and
Injured in Several Areas." The terrorists, Mohammad and Ahmad Kanaan, Khaled
Khaito, and others were liquidated in al-Zabadani, Damascus countryside. A
vehicle with terrorists inside was also destroyed.
by Olivia Kroth
The Syrian Armed Forces killed the terrorists, Ahmad al-Abbar, Mohammad
al-Dabbas, Abdul-Latif al-Ezz, and others in Darya, Damascus countryside. Their
hideouts were destroyed, all weapons and ammunition confiscated.
Furthermore, terrorists were killed in al-Saida Zainah, Hayira, al-Dyabia,
al-Housinia, Harasta and the al-Aiyb farms, Damascus countryside. Their arms
and ammunition were taken. Among the dead terrorists are Wisam Bakour, Maher
Kalamoun, Maher Touama and Bilal Arida.
Another terrorist group was liquidated around Damascus. Among those who lost
their lives were Ahmad Younis, Ahmad al-Rifai, Omar al-Nymir, Midian al-Manzour
and Andziad al-Boush. Furthermore a mortar, used by the gang, was destroyed.
In the town of Harasta, the Syrian Army destroyed two cars with terrorists
inside, near the Salah al-Diyn Mosque. Among the liquidated terrorists were
Anas al-Tourk and Ali Shala.
In the Aleppo countryside, a military unit killed several terrorists as well.
Their dens were destroyed in al-Duyahi, al-Dahabia and al-Mansoun. In the city
of Aleppo itself, the Syrian Armed Forces cleaned out the quarters of
al-Hyloania, al-Layramoun, al-Shahadyn and al-Sheik Said, annihilating the
terrorist "al-Amyria brigade."
Meanwhile, the Syrian ministries are keeping up their services, in spite of
ongoing attacks. The Syrian Prime Minister, Wael al-Halqui, is speeding up the
process of giving jobs to the families of Syrian martyrs.
Sa'ad al-Nayef, the Minister of Health, instructed the Syrian public hospitals
to give the martyrs' families free medical treatment. He thanked the private
hospitals, pharmaceutical factories and civilians for their help in providing
free humanitarian aid.
Dr. Lubana Mashouh, the Minister of Culture, started preparations to document
Syria's art on a new internet website which shall serve as a virtual gallery.
The site's goal is allowing people to see Syrian artwork and spreading Syrian
culture worldwide.
The Syrian artist, Rajaa al-Aridi, is showing her artwork in an exhibition at
the Arab Cultural Centre in Sweida. According to the artist, her 44 showcased
oil paintings embody "the beauty of nature and femininity." Her colourful
modern pictures are very popular with the visitors. Bashar Sa'ab, a Syrian art
teacher, praised her use of colours to express hope for a better future.
The Spanish edition of SANA carries an interesting article, entitled "Ganancias
del Banco Immobiliario suben en un 2%." Dr. Abed Faddileh, General Manager of
Syria's Real Estate Bank, informed that the bank's gains increased by two
percent in 2012. The total value of the bank's deposits amount to 179.000
million Syrian pounds.
He also pointed out that new money distributing machines are being installed in
populated areas of Damascus, while a service team is checking the functioning
of all money distributing machines on a regular basis.
"Al-Assil: no hay ningún aumento en los precios de la gasolina," is another
title of the Spanish edition. Syria's Vice-Minister of Interior Commerce and
Consumer Protection, Imad al-Assil, said that there will be no price hikes for
gasoline, in spite of rumours to the contrary. A litre of gasoline currently
costs 55 Syrian pounds, and the price shall remain stable.
The French edition of SANA carried a piece about Syrian education, "Maalla:
L'enseignement en Syrie reste toujours gratuit." Mohammad Yahya Maalla,
Minister of Secondary Education, informed the public that his ministry's school
plan 2012/2013 follows two main principles.
First, school education in the Socialist Arab Republic of Syria is free for all
pupils and students. Second, the high level of quality is guaranteed. New
universities and research centres are planned to open in 2013. The existing
pedagogic infrastructure is being revised on a continuous basis, especially
with the modernization of scientific laboratories.
Those readers who are familiar with the history of the Great Socialist Arab
Libyan Jamahiriya, are reminded of the high quality of schools and universities
under Muammar Gaddafi, who also offered free education to all of his citizens.
Helpful voices from outside are joining in. Prince Aga Khan, Head of the Imami
Islamic Shiite Ismaili Council of Syria, reiterates his support for the Syrian
nation, confronting foreign conspiracy.
On the occasion of the Prophet Mohammed's birthday anniversary, Prince Aga Khan
said that he remains committed to the homeland and admires Syria's
determination to defend its sovereignty.
In Prague, the Czech newspaper "Právo" carried an article written by the Czech
political analyst, Peter Schnur, who stressed four facts that will finally
bring peace to Syria. The first factor is that the foreign-paid terrorists have
not been able to reach any lasting military success, although they have tried
and still are trying hard to terrorize the Syrian nation.
The second factor is the absence of a united "opposition". There is infighting
among various groups, and they cannot offer any specific plan of action. The
third factor is the Russian Federation's firm stance to work through the
diplomatic channel as a member of the Security Council.
Russia's respect for international law is cited as a guideline for those
western barbarians, who think that by causing ever more bloodshed in Syria they
will be able to achieve "regime change."
And - last but not least - Dr. Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian President, is alive
and well. Viva Bashar al-Assad! Long life and best of luck!
Prepared for publication by:
Lisa Karpova
Pravda.Ru
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