Islamic Party criticizes governmental abstention on Syrian question

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi Islamic Party criticized today the governmental abstention on Arab League resolution to suspend Syrian membership in the League, expressing astonishment on Iraqi dual policy. In a statement, copy received by IraqiNews.com, the party expressed concern and astonishment on Iraqi stand, pointing theat the party stands with the Syrian people to regain its freedom and self-determination. Iraqi foreign minister Hoshiar Zebari defended Iraqi government stand as “right, independent and courageous” and negated the news of Iraqi material assistance to the Syrian regime. On Saturday, the Arab league decided to suspend the Syrian membership, calling Arab counties to withdraw their ambassadors form Damascus . The resolution was adopted by the approval of 18  countries, rejection of 3 states ( Syria , Lebanon and Yemen ) and the Iraqi abstention. Syrian cities are witnessing massive demonstration against Asad regime since March last, while UN reported that 3500 persons were killed since then. Number of Reads:46