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Syria and the Search for Middle East Peace
September 27, 2006
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The Middle East remains in turmoil as Israeli troops continue to occupy Lebanon and terrorists attack the U.S. Embassy in Damascus.
On this edition, foreign correspondent Reese Erlich presents a one-on-one interview with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad. The President explains how Syria had been cooperating with the U.S. in fighting terrorism, but stopped when the U.S. tried to overthrow Assad's government.
Erlich also provides a background report about Syria's important role in any eventual Middle East peace.
Featuring:
Taleb Ibrahim, former Quneitra resident who now lives in Lebanon; Mohammad Ali, a Syrian government spokesperson; Dr. Taleb Ibrahim, political analyst in Damascus; Dr. Mahmud al-Agassi, influential Moslem cleric; Sheik Nawaf al Basheer, elected head of one of Syria's largest tribes; Ayman Abdul Nour, political analyst in Damascus; Hamad, student in Damascus; Mohammad Sawan, head of the opposition Union for Democracy and Unity; Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
For more information:
The Embassy of Syria
2215 Wyoming Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-232-6313; info@syrembassy.net
www.syrianembassy.us
Arabic and Foreign Embassies In Syria (Damascus)
011-963-11
www.syrianembassy.us/Aboutsyria/embassies_in_syria.htm
Syrian Ministries & Facilities
www.syrianembassy.us/ministries_phones_Faxes.htm
Arab-American Anti Discrimination Committee (ADC)
1732 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-244-2990; fax: 202-244-7968
www.adc.org
A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition National Office
1247 E St., SE
Washington, DC 20003
202-544-3389; info@internationalanswer.org
www.internationalanswer.org
Not In Our Name
3945 Opal Street
Oakland CA 94609
1-800-95-NOWAR (800-956-6927)
www.notinourname.net
Middle East Children's Alliance
901 Parker Street,
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-548-0542; fax: 510-548-0543; meca@mecaforpeace.org
www.mecaforpeace.org