In his first public speech in months, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad blamed a foreign conspiracy for the violent uprisings in Syria, which have seriously threatened his power. In the speech, Mr. Assad condemned terrorists and said that anyone found working with external forces would be taken down in order to "regain the security in which we basked in for decades". The head of the opposition Syrian National Council, Burhan Ghalioun, said Mr Assad's emphasis on restoring order meant that he is backing down on his pledge to the Arab League plan. The Arab League currently has observers stationed in Syria to monitor implementation of a peace plan that calls for an end to all violence, the removal of heavy weapons from cities and the release of all political prisoners. In a statement Tuesday from the Arab League, chief Nabil al-Arabi held the Syrian government responsible for attacks against observers, and critics continue to lambast the government for the continued violence.
Jill Laumbacher
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16483548
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