Epstein Secrets

opposition in Syria. The incident came days after Syrian warplanes launched a heavy attack on Damascus, where rebel forces tried to make advances on Bashar al-Assad's center of power. Jordan: At a recent visit to the University of Jordan, King Abdullah II urged youth to participate in the upcoming January 23rd el

rebel forces tried to make advances on Bashar al-Assad's center of power. Jordan: At a recent visit to

dence that would hold up in court. Hafeez has been released after previous arrests owing to lack of evidence. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or Camilla Relcsten-Monsen at or •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent, not-for-profit thin an wi a ff representing m

over the past few weeks has had little impact on the continuing violence in Syria. UN-Arab League Special Envoy Kofi Annan met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on July 9. The focus is now on promoting dialogue between the regime and opposition groups. Russia's ongoing support of the Assad regime

har al-Assad in Damascus on July 9. The focus is now on promoting dialogue between the regime and opposition groups. Russia's ongoing support of the Assad regime has been a major stumbling block to international action, although some reporting indicates that Russia is more at ease EFTA00701937 with

upon Afghanistan meeting benchmarks on fair elections, corruption-free government, justice, and human rights. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at *The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent not-for-profit thin tart iW‘rl a sta representing more

took place in Mohamed Ali square on December 4th. EFTA00668482 Syria: As the United Nation's estimate of the official death toll reached 60,000, Bashar Al Assad proposed a peace initiative on January 6th comprising a national reconciliation conference and a new government. His appearance and tone on nationa

earance and tone on national television was reminiscent of Qaddafi's last ditch efforts at restoring order in war-torn Libya in the middle of 2011. Assad's rare appearance and proposal contrasted with the facts on the ground, particularly several new defections, most crucially the head of the military

for the release of the Egyptian nationals, despite the deployment of a high-level delegation. For more information please contact: EFTA00668483 Maureen Quinn at or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at • The Middle East Update presents a summary of ongoing developments in the Middle East based on information from t

development reinforces the view that the Syrian government is aiming to regionalize the conflict, to divert attention from itself and from calls for Bashar al-Assad to step down. Fragmentation is increasing in Syria. Kurdish areas in the northeast are beyond the control of the government and the opposition. Dar

ttention from itself and from calls for Bashar al-Assad to step down. Fragmentation is increasing in Syr

as confidence building measure towards an Afghan-led reconciliation process. For more information please contact: EFTA_R1_00462358 EFTA01976299 Maureen Quinn at +1-212-225-9604 or ouinn@ipinstom or Camilla Reksten-Nlonsen at +1.212.225.9602 of relcsteofdipinstorc • Ile International Peace Institute UPI}

ion. The Israeli strikes on Syrian military targets near Damascus between May 4th and 6th brought new levels of tension to the conflict as both the Assad regime and, more importantly, Hezbollah threatened retaliation for what they considered a casus belli. Though the Israeli motive was aimed at preven

ca-Cola, and Ford. These partnerships could all come under criticism if violence against minorities persists. for more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at for •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent, not-for-profit think tank with a staff representin

d. Syrians are facing continued repression by the Assad Government and a stalled economy that has been h

instigated by remnants of the old regime, as seen in the recent clash with the Yemeni armed forces in the south. For more information please ammo: Maureen Quinn at +I-212-225-9604 or nuinis'aininssort or EFTA_R1_00225444 EFTA01840549 Camilla Reksten-Monsen at +1.212.225.9602 or rcksicait iteinstorg • he