Anti-Syrian
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Anti-Syrian is a journalistic and political term used to describe a political position, which opposes the Syrian regime's interference in Lebanon. Unlike the term, Anti-American, anti-Syrian does not express opposition or hostility toward the Syrian culture or people but rather its government.
[edit] Lebanese Political Position
Anti-Syrian is a political stance that the majority of Lebanese hold towards the Syrian Baathist regime, due to its 30-year occupation of Lebanon, and its continuous medling in their country's affairs. The anti-Syrian sentiment culminated in Lebanon's largest demonstration on March 14, 2005, which was to become known as the Cedar Revolution.[1] The Syrian Army withdrew from Lebanon soon after although their interference in Lebanon did not stop.[2] The politicians of the Cedar Revolution are known as the March 14 Alliance.
[edit] Usage in the Press
MonstersandCritics.com
- "Anti-Syrian government minister Pierre Gemayel was killed by unidentified gunmen in a Christian neighbourhood of Beirut in November 2006."[3]
- "Anti-Syrian majority accuse Lebanese opposition of coup."[4]
- "Anti-Syrian Lebanese Crowds Honor Slain Hariri."[5]
- "Tens of thousands of flag-waving Lebanese gathered in central Beirut on Wednesday to remember Rafik al-Hariri, two years after the former premier's killing, and show support for the anti-Syrian government."[6]
- "June 19 - Lebanese parliamentary elections end in victory for anti-Syrian alliance led by Hariri's son Saad al-Hariri."[7]
- "The event that has neighborhoods turning into bunkers is the planned rally on Wednesday by the pro-government coalition known as March 14, named for the date of a huge pro-Hariri, anti-Syrian protest, one month after the slaying of the popular prime minister in 2005."[8]
- "Unions condemn anti-Syrian attacks."[9]
The World Peace Herald
- "The anti-Syrian daily said in a commentary the massive turnout two years after Hariri's assassination proves the pro-government camp is not a just a minority and can take to the streets just as the opposition does."[10]
Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
- "True to his family’s heritage, Amin’s son, the young Pierre Gemayel who was killed this week, was a minister in Fuad Saniora’s anti-Syrian government, itself a product of the parliamentary majority which emerged as a result of popular revulsion at the murder in February 2005 of the former prime minister, Rafiq Hariri—a murder for which Syria and its local allies were widely blamed."[11]
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.wrmea.com/archives/Jan_Feb_2007/0701026.html
- ^ http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/world/20070202-0907-americainlebanon.html
- ^ http://news.monstersandcritics.com/middleeast/news/article_1250290.php/Anti-Syrian_majority_accuse_Lebanese_opposition_of_coup__Extra_
- ^ http://news.monstersandcritics.com/middleeast/news/article_1263103.php/At_least_three_killed_in_bus_explosions_in_Lebanon__3rd_Lead_
- ^ http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070214/wl_nm/lebanon_dc_8
- ^ http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070214/wl_nm/lebanon_dc_5
- ^ http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L13582123.htm
- ^ http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/02/13/MNG62O3F5U1.DTL
- ^ http://www.upi.com/InternationalIntelligence/view.php?StoryID=20070201-121939-7101r
- ^ http://wpherald.com/articles/3435/1/Arab-Press-Roundup-Massive-turnout-of-Lebanons-pro-government-camp/Second-anniversary-of-Hariri-assassination.html
- ^ http://www.wrmea.com/archives/Jan_Feb_2007/0701026.html
