FSA statement on bombing
The illegitimate Syrian regime continues to kill & target unarmed civilians through bombings in Damascus and other cities. Today’s bombings in ‘Qazaz are nothing but another desperate attempt from the regime to support its claims regarding the existence of “terrorists” and “armed gangs”.
It has been conclusively proven that these bombings are perpetrated by the illegitimate regime, and we request the following to be taken into consideration -
*The bombings took place after Mr. Annan’s recent statements, which suggested that the Syrian regime may not be adhering to the six-point peace plan and shoulders the responsibility for its failure, in the event the plan collapses.
*The Free Syrian Army does not possess the necessary capability to conduct such bombings.
*A car containing bodies of detainees was found on the site of the event, and it was later discovered that it was brought to the affected area.
*The speed in which state-affiliated news agencies arrived on the scene and provided live coverage of the event.The Free Syrian Army incapable of reaching the site of the explosions, as it is a heavily-guarded security complex.
*The summoning of UNSMIS mission chief, Gen. Mood to the site of the explosions in order for him to give statements that may serve the claims of Syrian regime.
*The Free Syrian Army defected from the illegitimate regime in order to protect civilians, not to inflict harm upon them.
Therefore, we condemn this cowardly terrorist act and hold the regime fully responsible for it. We request that the UN form a team of international experts to investigate these bombings, and ask Mr. Annan to declare the failure of his peace plan, and to hold the regime accountable for its failure. We also request the arming of the Free Syrian Army and request an emergency UN meeting, so a chapter 7 resolution facilitating the protection of Syrian civilians can be passed.
http://www.ayyam.org/english/?p=401
BBC: Sajjan Gohel, an expert on transnational terrorism at Asia Pacific Foundation, thinks regime behind #Syria blasts
First the facts - the second of two bomb blasts that went off on Thursday morning in the Damascus district of al-Qazzaz constitutes the most destructive explosion yet since the Syrian uprising began last year.
Syrian state TV has been quick to show images of blood-spattered cars riddled with shrapnel or worse. It says at least 55 people have been killed.
It's the fifth time this year that the once peaceful capital has been bombed. Previously the worst carnage took place on 17 March, when at least 27 people were killed and 100 wounded.
A military expert on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), who asked not to be named, told the BBC that the attack was "extremely well-planned and sequenced", designed to inflict maximum casualties on intelligence personnel.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18023668
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