Syria opposition leader seeks to revamp SNC
The new leader of Syria’s exiled opposition has called on all members of the Damascus government to defect amid raging violence that has claimed thousands of lives. “We call upon all officials in the...
View ArticleNew Syrian opposition leader urges decisive UN action
By: Mariam Karouny ISTANBUL, Turkey – The new leader of the main Syrian opposition umbrella group urged world powers on Sunday to protect civilians from President Bashar al-Assad’s crackdown and take...
View ArticleSyria’s opposition urges mass defections
Similar calls were made by the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA), which also urged a campaign of mass “civil disobedience” to ratchet up internal pressure on President Bashar al-Assad’s beleaguered regime....
View ArticleSyrian opposition rejects Annan plan if Assad stays
By: Erika Solomon BEIRUT, Lebanon – Syrian opposition groups will reject a political transition plan proposed by peace envoy Kofi Annan unless it explicitly requires President Bashar al-Assad to quit...
View ArticleSyrian Opposition Blames Russia for Suffering
By: Jake Wade MOSCOW, Russia – The head of a prominent Syrian opposition group has strongly criticized Russia’s position on the country’s conflict during a visit to Moscow. Hours after meeting with...
View ArticleThe Syrian opposition: who’s doing the talking?
By: Charlie Skelton The media have been too passive when it comes to Syrian opposition sources, without scrutinising their backgrounds and their political connections. Time for a closer look … A...
View ArticleSyrian opposition warns those who oppose them
By: Pamela Falk As the fighting in the Syrian civil war that has claimed an estimated 16,000 victims moves to Damascus – the capital and home to President Bashar al-Assad – the conflict has become more...
View ArticleSyrian rebels need no-fly zone-opposition leader
By: Hadeel Al Shalchi ALEPPO, Syria – Syrian rebels fighting to oust President Bashar al-Assad need the protection of foreign-guarded no-fly zones and safe havens near the borders with Jordan and...
View ArticleSyria opposition to expand, improve organization, leader says
By: Patrick Lannin STOCKHOLM, Sweeden – Syria’s main opposition body will expand to include more groups fighting President Bashar al-Assad, part of a reorganization aimed at making it more...
View ArticlePlan takes shape for Syria opposition overhaul
By: Kamal Taha AMMAN, Jordan – Details emerged on Saturday of plans to reshape Syria’s opposition into a representative government-in-exile, on the eve of key talks between regime opponents. Long-time...
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