I was thinking a lot on the situation in Syria lately especially regarding the progress of events.
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In the last couple of days, I have been reading comments and blog articles who call for a military intervention by Western nations or the Arabic League, such as Chubby who writes:

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 I’m shocked by the report of an organized massacre in Syria. Continue reading →

BBC and other news media report that a massacre happened in Syria:

Activist groups said more than 70 defectors were gunned down in the north-western Idlib province.

In total, the death toll for Monday would exceed 110 – which makes the day the bloodiest day in the uprising.

via BBC News – Syria unrest: Dozens of army deserters ‘gunned down’.

Update: Spiegel Online reports that more than 220 deserters have been killed by artillery shelling and more than 40 civilians have been reportely killed.

Despite diplomatic efforts by the Arabic League, the bloodshed in Syria continues: 21 people have been killed on Sunday, including 15 civilians.
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