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Saudis say Syrians have right to arms

Red Cross still not allowed in enclave

By Aya Batrawy

 |  Associated Press  

  March 05, 2012

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that Syrians have a right to take up arms to defend themselves against the regime and accused the Damascus government of “imposing itself by force,’’ as concerns mounted over a humanitarian crisis there. In a rare televised news conference, Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal said the kingdom welcomed international efforts to broker a ceasefire in Syria but added that they have “failed to stop the massacres.’’

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