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The obvious goes unmentioned. Self-defense is called aggression. Truth is turned on its head. She blames Security Council inaction. So far, Russia and China alone prevented full-scale NATO intervention.
Libya 2.0 hasn't happened. In early 2013, it looms. Security Council authorization will be circumvented. NATO intervened belligerently against Yugoslavia without it. Imperial powers spurn rule of law principles.
So do reliable human rights partners. Pillay practically begs for intervention. "Where is the international community," she asks? "Why aren't (world leaders) acting to stop this slaughter?"
Current body counts will pale compared to numbers if NATO intervenes. Hundreds of thousands could die. Multiples more could be injured and displaced. Pillay mindlessly ignores what she should deplore.
On January 2, Press TV headlined "Foreign-backed militants attack hospital in Damascus countryside," saying:
Harasta Hospital was targeted. Casualties and damage isn't known.
"There are also reports of fresh clashes between the two sides in some other parts of the country, including the northern city of Idlib, where the government forces confronted militants near the Taftanaz military airport."
Insurgents attacked Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp before. On January 1, they did again. At least 10 deaths were reported. A car bomb injured many more. Foreign terrorists bear full responsibility.
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