Fears of extremism taking hold in Syria as violence continues [View all]

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/fears-of-extremism-taking-hold-in-syria-as-violence-continues/2012/04/22/gIQA8CInaT_story.html?tid=pm_world_pop

Activists and rebel soldiers based inside Syria say a small but growing number of Islamist radicals affiliated with global jihadi movements have been arriving in opposition strongholds in recent weeks and attempting to rally support among disaffected residents.

He says that he has rebuffed several offers of help from militant groups in the form of arms and money and that he fears the extremists’ influence will grow

“This is not a reason for the international community to be silent about Syria. It should be a reason for them to do something,” Awdi said
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just the usual point....a revolution against a dictator does not mean ones gets a western democracy automatically (that should be obvious by now), infact given the various forces at work, it would take 'counter forces of democracy believing people from the international community to push back.

hmm, seems to me, Awdi is asking for help and support, i would say, its time for the western 'left" to start one of those 'actions" and get their asses over to syria and attempt to make a real difference....and try to create a real secular democracy. This is a rare moment where the secular forces are present and have more power than the religious ones, it would be a shame if the western left shirks their duty again. (human rights, civil rights....)