The New York Times reports that Syria is using its navy to suppress protestors:
In yet another escalation of its crackdown on dissent, the Syrian government unleashed navy vessels, tanks and a mix of soldiers, security forces and paramilitary fighters against the port city of Latakia on Sunday, killing at least 25 people, including three children, activists and residents said.
Meanwhile, Elliott Abrams wonders whether the Senate should confirm Robert Ford as ambassador to Syria:
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