Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Syria has amassed troops along the border with Lebanon. Lebanese sources said the Syrian Army has sent infantry and armored units to the Lebanese border near the Bekaa Valley. The sources said the Syrian units were preparing for operations against Sunni fighters inside Lebanon. “The regime has decided to eliminate […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Less than a week after the ousting of the nation’s first Islamist president, the Muslim Brotherhood has called for a revolt in Egypt. The Brotherhood, including its political wing, Freedom and Justice Party, called on millions of Muslim followers to attack Egypt’s military and other opponents. In a statement on […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Yemen intends to restructure its military and enhance the security of its new president. Officials said President Abbed Rabbo Mansour Hadi has ordered a restructuring of the military. The reorganization of the military was expected to be aided by the United States. The administration of President Barack Obama has significantly […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Yemen’s government has confronted the military loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, elected in March, has sought to replace Saleh relatives and supporters in the military. On April 6, Hadi ordered a reshuffle of the General Staff, including the dismissal of Saleh’s half-brother. One […]
Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — The regime of President Bashar Assad, despite nearly a year of fighting, has been using only a fraction of its military might against the Sunni rebel movement. Regime sources said Assad, despite the massive assault on Homs, has reserved most of his military assets. They said the president did not […]