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| Syria is a member of the ]. Its U.N. ambassador, ] serves as president of the Security Council during June 2002. | Syria is a member of the ]. Its U.N. ambassador, ] serves as president of the ] during June 2002. | ||
| Since 1994, Syria has been on the official ] list of ]. | Since 1994, Syria has been on the official ] list of ]. | ||
| ], considered a terrorist group by the U.S. and ], has its headquarters in Syria. | ], considered a terrorist group by the U.S. and ], has its headquarters in Syria. | ||
| Some writers advocate the removal of Syria from the U.N. Security Council, on the grounds that its support for terrorism contradicts the stated mission of the council. | |||
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Syria is a Middle-Eastern country that borders on Israel, Lebanon and Turkey.
Security and terrorism
Syria is a member of the U.N. Security Council. Its U.N. ambassador, Mikhail Webhe serves as president of the Security Council during June 2002.
Since 1994, Syria has been on the official U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Islamic Jihad, considered a terrorist group by the U.S. and Israel, has its headquarters in Syria.
Some writers advocate the removal of Syria from the U.N. Security Council, on the grounds that its support for terrorism contradicts the stated mission of the council. http://meta.wikipedia.com/upload/sy.gif
From the CIA World Factbook 2000. Not Wikified.