LA gang members join fighting in Syria, Why Ukraine is vital to Syria, Assad Gaining Ground in Syria.

GANG MEMBERS IN SYRIA It has been reported that two LA gang members, one from the Surenos a Mexican gang and the other from a Westside Armenian gang.A video was put up online where the two men identify themselves and claim to be fighitng on the front line in Syria. Yet it is not fully known if the two members are really in Syria and if they are fighting at all. It has been reported that the two men 'creeper' and 'Wino' are fighting for Bashar Al-Assad, and are supporters of Hezbollah. WHY UKRAINE IS VITAL TO SYRIA in other news the situation in Ukraine has escalated drastically,Russian troops have entered Ukraine, due to 60% of the population being Russian. The Ukrainian protests are 'unconstitutional and has nothing democratic or peaceful' and undemocratic It is only natural to wonder why this has anything to do with Syria. Ukraine, just like Syria is a pawn in Americas Secret war. America has time and time again created pro N.A.T.O protests. Syria is a close ally of Russia and is heavily influenced by them. Ukraine is also heavily influenced by Russia both culturally and economically, not to mention the major pipeline that supplies Europe with Russian gas: that conveniently runs through Ukraine.. This is reason enough for america to try and destabilize the allies of Russia. The situation In Ukraine and the situation in Syria are now very closely linked and this will continue to develop in the coming weeks. ASSAD GAINS GROUND in good news, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA)'As of yesterday the Syrian Arab Armed Forces re-took al-Sahel and several hills surrounding Yabroud in a military operation to liberate al-Qalamoon. Also an ambush took place when a terrorist group tried to cross the border from Lebanon to Yabroud, the ambush escalated to a full engagement resulted in the killing of at least 30 terrorists and the capture of others.' It is incredible to see the complete breakage of the rebel forces and the unorganised nature of their fighting, which has led to fighting within factions and also led to loss of major territory.

Syrian refugees!

With the increase of violence in Syria comes more refugees and a hastier need to leave the conflict. People smugglers are taking advantage of this and are picking up people from Lebanon to take to other countries. But the real issue here is going to be the boats travelling to Australia especially with the horrendous new policies we are putting in place. Supposedly there will an increase in the coming months of Syrian refugees arriving by boat. Lebanese security forces which are obviously minimal have tried to put a stop to "illegal" seeking of refuge. But contrary to popular belief seeking asylum even on boats is NOT illegal according to the Convention we signed in 1948. The media has created and escalated this 'problem' when truly there is no movement to "stop the boats". The increase in global conflict means we have to increase our resources. It is hard to imagine the Australian Government treating Syrian refugees with respect, and the past speaks true to what sort of country we have become. And also want to point out that Syria, Iran and Pakistan host over one million refugee's, where are all these 'big and "powerful countries? What are they doing to support people fleeing from conflict. I wish good luck to any Syrian refugee trying to find someplace that they can feel safe even if it's for a little while. Lisa.