Damascus, Dec 8 (ANI): Syria has agreed to allow in observer to monitor the deadly crackdown on anti-government protestors that has gripped the country for nearly nine months only if Arab League lifts its sanctions.
The Cairo-based League is studying Syrian conditions that would allow monitors into the country, as President Bashar al-Assad's regime showed no let-up in its crackdown on dissent.
The 22-member pan-Arab body, which has also suspended Syria, has threatened Damascus with new sanctions if it fails to comply with the monitors plan.
Syria earlier refused to sign an Arab proposal to send observers to keep check on its forces.
But in a letter sent to the League, Assad's regime said it would accept monitors, but under certain conditions, News.com.au reports.
According to the report, a letter from Foreign Minister Walid Muallem sent to the League and published in the Syrian press demanded the complete overturn of Arab League sanctions imposed on November 27.
"The government considers all decisions taken by the Arab League, including Syria's suspension and the sanctions taken by the ministerial committee against it, to be null and void once Damascus signs the protocol for observers," he said.
Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi has confirmed the receipt of a letter from Damascus, saying it contained "new demands".
"We've contacted Arab foreign ministers and they have been apprised of the Syrian letter," Arabi said, adding that consultations were under way. (ANI)
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