Syria on the brink of civil war

Following the Western states' lead the Arab League also imposed sanctions against Syria on Sunday. This makes a peaceful solution to the conflict even less likely, writes the liberal-conservative daily Neue Zürcher Zeitung: "If neither a putsch can be expected nor the Syrian ruler can be convinced to initiate a serious dialogue and gradual transferral of power, the most likely scenario is the country slipping further into a civil war with unforeseeable consequences and far-reaching implications. The regime has actively contributed to this by pitting different groups against each other, giving civilian gangs of thugs free rein and allowing the security forces to take control with complete impunity. A civil war that to all appearances is already a reality in certain parts of Syria but represents a threat not just for the Syrian population but for the entire region." 

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