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Which Way, L.A.?

Is It Time to Intervene in Syria?

Syria's Bashar al-Assad has called for elections, even as his army continues to bombard residential neighborhoods the Assad government calls "havens for terrorists" inspired by foreign enemies. Army defectors and others are fighting back as best they can.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Syria's Bashar al-Assad has called for elections, even as his army continues to bombard residential neighborhoods the Assad government calls "havens for terrorists" inspired by foreign enemies. Army defectors and others are fighting back as best they can. Some 25,000 civilians have managed to flee to destinations including Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon. We hear the stories of refugees, get reports on anti-government forces and update international calls for humanitarian intervention.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    KCRW

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    Financial Times

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    Rania Abouzeid

    freelance journalist

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    Robert Danin

    Council on Foreign Relations

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