Qatar calls for military intervention in Syria

Posted January 15, 2012 08:25:33

The ruler of the Gulf state of Qatar says Arab countries should send troops into Syria to stop government forces killing civilians.

The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, made the comments during an interview with an American news channel.

"For such a situation to stop the killing ... some troops should go to stop the killing," he said, when asked whether he supports Arab intervention.

Qatar's proposal to send Arab troops to Syria demonstrates the mounting concern over the killing of civilians.

It is the first time an Arab leader has publicly called for military intervention in Syria.

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