Arab League Deadline in Syria

The Arab League has informed Syria that if they do not allow international observers into the country, more sanctions will be put in place against them. The deadline passed at midnight Sunday and Syria has not responded to the request. A state-run news agency in Syria has stated that the country could handle any sanctions the Arab League placed against them. Officials did meet in the Qatari capital Doha to discuss their upcoming move and top Syrian officials have had their assets frozen. They are also planning to reduce the number of flights in and out of Syria.

In early November Syria agreed to stop the violence, but "assaults by government troops and police have continued." It has been reported that 22 people were killed on Sunday alone. I wonder if Syria really will be able to withstand these sanctions or if they will be forced to allow observers into the country.