A law maker from Syria\'s ruling Baath Party has defected to Turkey, in protest against President Bashar al-Assad\'s crackdown on the opposition, dpa quoted regional media as reporting. Ikhlas Badawi, who was based in Aleppo, is the first parliamentary defector since the uprising against al-Assad\'s government began in March 2011. \"I have crossed into Turkey with the aim of defecting from this evil regime,\" Badawi told the Arabic language service of Sky News television based in Abu Dhabi. \"I have defected to protest repression and bestial torture being exercised against the people in Syria,\"she added . From:The daily stars
GMT 11:43 2018 Thursday ,30 August
Terrorist organizations prepare for using chemical weapons against civiliansGMT 09:49 2018 Wednesday ,24 January
Turkey strikes Kurdish militants in Iraq 'planning attack'GMT 09:46 2018 Wednesday ,24 January
Qatar backs Turkey's military action against KurdsGMT 09:37 2018 Wednesday ,24 January
US-led strikes kill up to 150 IS fighters in SyriaGMT 09:34 2018 Wednesday ,24 January
Canada looks to Pacific as NAFTA under threatGMT 21:37 2018 Tuesday ,23 January
Joy and hope in Liberia as George Weah sworn inGMT 19:21 2018 Tuesday ,23 January
Canadian wins $1m in Dubai Duty Free Millennium drawGMT 17:56 2018 Tuesday ,23 January
Video: Sheikh Hamdan visits family who lost seven childrenMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor