Iraq’s Justice & Reform Movement expresses solidarity with Syrian demos

NINEWA / IraqiNews.com: The Secretary-General of Iraq’s Justice & Reform Movement has announced solidarity with the Syrian people on Monday, demanding the Iraqi Parliament to take a similar position in support of the unity of the Syrian people.   “At the time when we announce our solidarity and support towards our brothers of the Syrian people, against the atrocities against their peaceful demonstrations, detentions and killing of demonstrators calling for freedom, we confirm necessity for the unity of Syria and the protection of its people, their pride and homeland,” Sheikh Abdullah Humaidy Ajil al-Yawar told IraqiNews.com news agency.   “We are all gathered under the identity of one (Arab) Nation and the sufferings of our Syrian brothers reflects our sufferings as well; and we are surprised for the silence of the Iraqi Parliament towards the sufferings of our Syrian brothers, whilst the Parliament have taken a different position towards the protestors in Bahrain,” Yawar said.   Yawar, meanwhile, called on the Syrian protestors and demonstrators to be “vigilant against sneakers and terrorists, trying to distort the image of the peaceful demonstrations, demanding rights and freedoms,” warning against what he described as “the Iranian and Israeli agenda, trying to divide the (Arab) Region.”   Noteworthy is that a number of Arab states, including Syria and other Middle Eastern areas are facing a wave of popular protests, demanding democracy, political and economic reforms.   SKH (RT)