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Speaking on condition of anonymity, Arab League officials said if Syria ignores Western demands, the League will formally recognize its SNC opposition. Informally, it's done. Bashar al-Assad's government is increasingly isolated.
SNC secretary-general Wael Merza said the decision marked "a historic day for Syria as a country, the Syrian revolution and the Arab League."
In fact, once again it showed League subservience to Western demands. Syria's Arab League representative said suspension breached the organization's charter, "serving a Western and American agenda." He added that it's "not worth the ink it was written with."
Obama called on international bodies to do more, saying:
<blockquote>"After the Assad regime flagrantly failed to keep its commitments, the Arab League has demonstrated leadership in its efforts to end the crisis and hold the Syrian government accountable."
"These significant steps expose the increasing diplomatic isolation of a regime that has systematically violated human rights and repressed peaceful protests."</blockquote>
In fact, America's by far the world's leading human and civil rights abuser, waging global wars on humanity. Syria and Iran know they're targets. So do other nonbelligerent states, whether run by despots, democrats or others in between.
Obama stopped short of calling for Assad's ouster. Some observers expect he'll do it. Joint Chiefs head Admiral Mike Mullen ruled out military intervention. Saying it means little if nonmilitary measures don't work.
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