[QUOTE]BEIRUT: The Syrian government has moved chemical weapons to airports on its borders, the rebel Free Syrian Army said Tuesday, a day after the regime warned it could use them if attacked by an outside force.
"We in the joint command of the Free Syrian Army inside the country know very well the locations and positions of these weapons," a statement from the FSA said.
"We also reveal that (President Bashar al-)Assad has transferred some of these weapons and equipment for mixing chemical components to airports on the border."
The statement said the weapons had been moved in a bid to pressure the international community, much of which has called for Assad to step aside in the face of a 16-month uprising against his rule.
"According to our information, the regime began moving its stocks of weapons of mass destruction several months ago... with the goal of putting pressure on the region and the international community," the FSA said.
But the group said it was impossible to believe that the regime would use its weapons against neighbouring Israel, which has publicly expressed concerns about the fate of Syria's massive chemical weapons stocks.
"The regime that has not fired a single bullet against Israel during the course of three decades is certainly not going to use chemical weapons against that country," the statement said.
The Syrian regime made public reference to its chemical weapons stocks for the first time on Monday, with foreign ministry spokesman Jihad Makdissi warning they could be used if outside forces attacked.
"Syria will not use any chemical or other unconventional weapons against its civilians, and will only use them in case of external aggression," Makdissi told reporters.
"Any stocks of chemical weapons that may exist, will never, ever be used against the Syrian people," he said, adding that in the event of foreign attack, "the generals will be deciding when and how we use them."
The comments sparked international condemnation, including from the United States, with US President Barack Obama warning Syria not to make the "tragic mistake" of using such weapons.
Makdissi backtracked somewhat later, stressing in an email that Syria would "never use chemical and biological weapons during the crisis... and that such weapons, if they exist, it is natural for them to be stored and secured."
- AFP/cc
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syria strnog
If they use them, they will be kicked to the curb by the international community
SYRIA SUEPRIOR!
Chemical weapons = totally fucked
Hope shit never gets that bad.
Anyone know what sort of chemical weapons they would have? Links?
If they use those chemical weapons then there's nothing stopping the UN condemning war with them.
[QUOTE=Midas22;36911980]If they use those chemical weapons then there's nothing stopping the UN condemning war with them[/QUOTE]
Don't you have any knowledge on the background of this conflict? Russia and China have veto powers, and they've been vetoing everything put forward before the UN over Syria
[QUOTE=Harry3;36911962]Anyone know what sort of chemical weapons they would have? Links?[/QUOTE]
VX, sarin and tabun. I don't have links at the moment, though. But I've read them on an article yesterday. But of course, I don't think they would tell rest of their stash to the media. It's either they have a lot more stuff hidden, or the "VX, sarin" and "tabun" informations were leaked by the rebels.
[QUOTE=Don Knotts;36911942]Chemical weapons = totally fucked
Hope shit never gets that bad.[/QUOTE]
I'm glad I know a bit of chemical attack survival stuff and I have equipement against chemicals.
[QUOTE=download;36911999]Don't you have any knowledge on the background of this conflict? Russia and China have veto powers, and they've been vetoing everything put forward before the UN over Syria[/QUOTE]
Countries have the ability to act outside of the UN on their own accord. The war on Iraq was condemned by them but USA still went ahead with it.
[QUOTE=Midas22;36912016]Countries have the ability to act outside of the UN on their own accord. The war on Iraq was condemned by them but USA still went ahead with it.[/QUOTE]
Maybe so, but then it's not the UN condemning war on them, is it?
Seems pretty obvious
If those weapons are used Israel will be in Syria within minutes.
[QUOTE=wizard`;36912206]If those weapons are used Israel will be in Syria within minutes.[/QUOTE]
And probably occupy it.
[QUOTE=Itsjustguy;36912324]And probably occupy it.[/QUOTE]
Yeah just like they did with all the other times israel went to war with syria oh wait.
In all seriousness if syria is stupid enough to go to a war it will lose.
[QUOTE=Itsjustguy;36912324]And probably occupy it.[/QUOTE]
I doubt Israel has the resources or manpower to do that.
[IMG]http://return2source.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/israelsyriajordan.jpg[/IMG]
Just look at how fucking tiny they are compared to Syria.
[QUOTE=DireAvenger;36912423]I doubt Israel has the resources or manpower to do that.
[IMG]http://return2source.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/israelsyriajordan.jpg[/IMG]
Just look at how fucking tiny they are compared to Syria.[/QUOTE]
Israel is easily the best-armed nation in that area, thanks to the US.
[QUOTE=DireAvenger;36912423]I doubt Israel has the resources or manpower to do that.
[IMG]http://return2source.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/israelsyriajordan.jpg[/IMG]
Just look at how fucking tiny they are compared to Syria.[/QUOTE]
read up champ, [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-Day_War[/url]
Israel can take them out, the US just has them on a leash, for now at least.
And Israel won't occupy and hold the country but they will definitely keep some land if they do make a move, as they have done in every war in the region.
[QUOTE=wizard`;36912547]read up champ, [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-Day_War[/url][/QUOTE]
Oh boy is my face red. I gotta pay attention in history class.
Bashar's regime can only go down from this point.
The US already has contingency plans drawn up for occupation/peacekeeping.
[url]http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/14/u-s-military-completes-planning-for-syria/[/url]
This is [B][I]bad.[/I][/B]
[QUOTE=download;36911999]Don't you have any knowledge on the background of this conflict? Russia and China have veto powers, and they've been vetoing everything put forward before the UN over Syria[/QUOTE]
They've been vetoing intervention by UN forces.
I'm pretty sure the United States would say, "Fuck the UN" and kick the shit out of them in any case.
I'd be more concerned about the security of these weapons. I wouldn't be at all shocked, but concerned none the less, if some weapons suddenly go "missing". There's a lot of chaos in Syria and there are a multitude of outside parties that'd love to take advantage of this situation anyway they can.
[QUOTE=Jim_Riley;36913503]I'd be more concerned about the security of these weapons. I wouldn't be at all shocked, but concerned none the less, if some weapons suddenly go "missing". There's a lot of chaos in Syria and there are a multitude of outside parties that'd love to take advantage of this situation anyway they can.[/QUOTE]
In the event of the Syrian gov'ts collapse, [URL="http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/14/u-s-military-completes-planning-for-syria/"]Jordanian troops would move in supported by US warplanes[/URL] to secure chemical weapons.
Near the border? Great, now just push them a liiiittle bit further please
Syria is just begging for everyone to come in and fuck them up at this point. How fucking stupid do you have to be to do this?
NATO hellfire master race.
You know what'll happen if they use them.
[QUOTE=Midas22;36911980]If they use those chemical weapons then there's nothing stopping the UN condemning war with them.[/QUOTE]
The UN prolly wont do shit with Russia and China holding them back, NATO will step up and act. NATO doesn't give 2 shits what Russia and China think if the situation escalates to the use of chemical weapons.
[QUOTE=Jetblack357;36913772]Syria is just begging for everyone to come in and fuck them up at this point. How fucking stupid do you have to be to do this?[/QUOTE]
This is exactly what I'm thinking. Surely they know that if they cross that very fine line they're going to be knee deep in JDAMs.
It's more than likely just a threat, I doubt they'll have the balls to use them, at least I hope not. They'll regret it.
Although on the other hand, I may be being stupid, but with Russia and China basically backing them it's not going to be too easy to stop them.
Syria is various kinds of fucked. Chemical weapons are a big no no.
Does Syria have the technology to get high concentration of U-235? Because Assad is all kinds of crazy enough to launch a nuke at some point.
I hope Syria does something, just so we can see the aftermath.
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