The Director of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is warning that unrest in Europe could increase because of the deteriorating economic situation. We have witnessed many protests against the austerity programs being implemented to reduce the debt levels of various governments. The effects of these programs have been significant in some countries. In Greece, for example, suicides have increased 26% from 2011-2012. The have been six self-immolations in Bulgaria.
Rockets have been fired from within Lebanon into Hezbollah strongholds, suggesting that Hezbollah’s open statement supporting Syrian President Assad has widened the war into Lebanon. The group launching the missiles has not been identified. While there have been cross-border attacks into Lebanon, the use of rockets is a major escalation in the violence. The commitment of the Lebanese government to not be involved in Syrian affairs is obvious, but its ability to avoid being dragged into the conflict is doubtful.
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