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New Syrian Opposition Chief Seeks Recognition, Arms


Ron Burgundy
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2012-11-13T152639Z_1_CBRE8AC0ZEW00_RTROPTP_2_SYRIA-CRISIS.JPGCAIRO (Reuters) - The leader of Syria's new opposition coalition urged European states on Tuesday to recognize it as the legitimate government, enabling it to buy the weapons it needs to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad. Britain and France appeared to set further conditions, notably that it first rally support inside the country, before they grant full recognition to the Syrian National Coalition. And, like the United States, Europeans are still reluctant to arm rebel forces which include anti-Western Islamist militants. ...

 

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