CAIRO Aug 8 (Reuters) - Arab League chief Nabil Elarabysaid on Monday the pan-Arab body would use persuasion ratherthan "drastic measures" to press for an end to violence inSyria, speaking after one of the bloodiest weeks in a five-monthrevolt against President Bashar al-Assad.
The muted Arab response on Syria has contrasted with theLeague's backing for a "no-fly zone" over Libya after anuprising began there. Saudi Arabia broke its silence on Sundayby demanding an end to Syria's bloodshed and recalling itsambassador.
Assad extended a tank onslaught in Syria's Sunni Muslimtribal heartland on Monday
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"Do not expect drastic measures but step-by-step persuasionto resolve the conflict
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"What is happening in Syria worries the League and theworld. Dialogue and ending violence are the only options.Handling protests and calls for change cannot be throughviolence. The Arab League is hopeful and expects a positiveresponse from Syria to the League's statement
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"At present we have issued a statement and other countrieshave issued statements. I know of no one asking for furtheraction for the time being lets see what will be the result ofthe statement issued by the Arab League and by some individualArab countries
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The Arab League expressed "growing concern" on Sunday about Syria and called on the authorities to stop acts of violenceagainst protesters immediately. (Reporting by Reuters Television and Ayman Samir; Writing byEdmund Blair; Editing by Mark Heinrich)