Over 60,000 Syrians dead since conflict began

Published January 3rd, 2013 - 01:33 GMT

Each death stings in Syria, even after 60,000 slain.

Over 60,000 Syrians killed in conflict, says UN

An exhaustive analysis carried out by data specialists on behalf of the UN Human Rights Office has led to the compilation of a list of 59,648 individuals reported killed in Syria between 15 March 2011 and 30 November 2012, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said today, Wednesday.

Source: Arab Saga

“Syria’s chaos isn’t America’s fault,” by Miller; “Abu Ali’s wake-up call,” by Abdul-Ahad

The idea that Syria was anyone’s to win or lose, or that the United States could significantly shape the outcome there, is typical of the arrogant paternalism and flawed analysis that have gotten this country into heaps of trouble in the Middle East over the years.

Source: Syria Comment

Libya’s Slapstick Democracy Explained

Since international media seems to have forgotten about the country, Karl reMarks decided to write a short guide about Libya’s tentative steps towards democracy.

Source: Karl re Marks

Inside the world of London’s Arab playboy racers

The British Daily Mail have an article on all the Arab motorists who flock to London with their super cars.

The locals hate them due to their unruly driving.