Gulf Arab states to pull observers from Syria | BBC
Posted by Faiz on January 24th, 2012
“The Gulf Co-operation Council also called on the UN Security Council to put new pressure on Damascus … The GCC’s move is an illustration of how divided the Arab League is over the Syrian crisis, our correspondent says.”
See also: Syria Rejects Arab League Request that Assad Step Aside | Syria Comment
“Firm action is prevented by the split between the two main camps within the League. The Iraq, Algeria, and Lebanon camp does not want to see foreign intervention. The Gulf camp led by Qatar is eager for intervention and a tougher international line on Syria.”
And: Arab League says Syria monitoring will continue | Reuters
“There were now 110 Arab monitors left in Syria after 55 Gulf Arab monitors withdrew”