Fifty-Three Civilians Martyred, 235 Others Injured so far in Terrorist Bombing in al-Thawra Street in Damascus
SANA, Syria
February 21, 2013
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DAMASCUS,(SANA)- Fifty-three civilians were martyred and 235 others were injured so far in a terrorist bombing which took place on Thursday morning in al-Thawra Street in the surrounding of al-Mazraa neighborhood in Damascus.
In a statement, the Ministry of Health pointed out that 53 martyrs and 235 wounded people were admitted to the public and private hospitals, noting that these numbers may increase due to the critical conditions of some injured people.
Health Minister, Dr. Saad al-Nayef, told reporters during a tour in Damascus Hospital that the terrorist bombing reflects the criminal nature of its perpetrators, adding that the Ministry is exerting all efforts to offer medical services to the injured people.
The injured people roundly denounced this terrorist bombing, noting that the perpetrators aim to destabilize Syria through killing innocent women, children and old men.
SANA reporter said that the bombing, which took place in a densely populated area near a crossroad of main streets, killed and injured a large number of civilians, including children.
He added that huge material damage was caused to the houses of citizens in the area surrounding the bombing in addition to a huge fire in a large number of cars, noting that the victims are mostly passersby, school students and people driving their cars.
SANA reporter pointed out that the blast also caused huge damage to al-Hayat Hospital and Abdullah Bin al-Zubir school in the area as well as to the minibuses in a bus station nearby.
Sources at the Red Crescent and Damascus Hospitals said the bodies of tens of martyrs and injured people were admitted to the hospitals.
For his part, Education Minister, Dr. Hazwan al-Wazz, said the teorrist bombing caused material damage in some neighboring schools and injured 3 teachers and 20 students.
The Minister added that Damascus Examinations Department and the second building of the Education Ministry were also affected, in addition to wounding some employees.
He stressed that the terrorist bombing will not affect the determination of the Ministry staff members to continue their role towards their homeland.
[hat tip: Syrian Girl]
ACTION ALERT: Arizona’s ‘Anti-NDAA’ Bill to Have Hearing This Thursday
P.A.N.D.A. People Against The NDAA
February 20, 2013
This Thursday will be a busy day for anti-NDAA activists in several states. Arizona, along with Washington state and Maryland, will have a hearing to decide the fate of a bill that seeks to stop the 2012 NDAA’s provisions that allow for the indefinite detainment of U.S. citizens.
Arizona’s legislation, H.B. 2573, is written to prohibit any state agency from providing “material support or participate in any way with the implementation of Sections 1021 and 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012.”
It also requires the Director of the Department of Public Safety or a county sheriff to report to the governor and state legislature if agents of the federal government attempts to work with their agencies to enact the indefinite detention provisions.
Supporters of this legislation are encouraged to call and email all committee members to urge them to vote “YES” on H.B. 2573 before the hearing so that it moves on to the State House floor.
Out-of-state supporters are urged to contact members of the committee, without mentioning the state they are calling or emailing from, as we find that has more of an impact.
In-state supporters can also attend the hearing in person, which will start at 8 a.m. on Feb. 21 at the state capitol in Room HHR 4.
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Join us in this crucial battle for the freedom of Arizona.
| Committee Member | Phone No. | |
| Rep. Eddie Farnsworth, Chair | efransworth@azleg.gov | 602-926-5735 |
| Rep. Justin Pierce, Vice Chair | jpierce@azleg.gov | 602-926-5495 |
| Rep. John Allen | jallen@azleg.gov | 602-926-4916 |
| Rep. Albert Hale | ahale@azleg.gov | 602-926-4323 |
| Rep. Lupe Contreras | lcontereras@azleg.gov | 602-926-5284 |
| Rep. Ethan Orr | eorr@azleg.gov | 602-926-3235 |
| Rep. Doris Goodale | dgoodale@azleg.gov | 602-926-5408 |
| Rep. Martin Quezada | mquezada@azleg.gov | 602-926-5911 |
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ACTION ALERT: Stop the NDAA In New Hampshire [video]
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February 19, 2013
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