 Western-Backed Syrian Opposition Leader ResignsSyrian opposition leader Moaz Al-Khatib, head of the Syrian National Council, has resigned his post. Syrian National Council Elects Prime MinisterSyria's main opposition National Council elects Ghassan Hitto as premier for swathes of rebel-held territory. Syrian Nat’l Council in Istanbul to Choose New PMThe Syrian National Council began meeting Monday in Istanbul to choose a new government-in-exile. Henry Kissinger Pessimistic On Middle East PeaceVenerated former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger says he is not optimistic about the chances for real progress in Mideast peace. UK, France Supply Syrian Rebels Sans EU SupportBritain and France are providing support to Syrian rebels in their war against President Bashar al-Assad without European Union backing. Turkey Supports Funding to Syrian Jihadist Rebels?Turkey, a member of NATO and an ally of the United States, reportedly has supported funding to Syrian jihadist rebels by Arab nations, NGOs. Syrian Rebels Poised to Conquer City of RaqaFor the first time, Syrian rebel forces are poised to conquer an entire city – the provincial capital of Raqa, on the Euphrates River. US Gives $60M in 'Immediate' Aid to Syrian RebelsU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has announced the United States will provide $60 million to hand-picked Syrian rebel groups. UK to Join US in Aiding Syrian RebelsThe UK joins United States in training and equipping rebels in their fight to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from power. NYT: US to Train, Equip Syria's Rebel ForcesThe US is training and equipping Syrian rebel forces in their war to oust President Bashar al-Assad, the NY Times reports. ‘America Wants Bloodshed,’ Syrian Source ClaimsA leading figure in the Syrian opposition accuses the US of seeking continued civil war. France to Syrian Rebels: Form Provisional Gov'tIf Syria's opposition forms a provisional government, France will formally recognize it, President Francois Hollande vowed Monday. Is Assad's Brother Maher Dead?Syria is denying a report that President Bashar al-Assad's feared brother Maher has died in a Moscow hospital. Syrian Opposition Leader to Step DownSyrian National Council head Burhan Ghalioun announced he would step down amid allegations the Muslim Brotherhood secured his re-election Libyan Gov't to Give $100M to Syrian RebelsThe Libyan government – formerly Libya's opposition forces – says it will give $100 million in food and medicine to Syria's rebel forces. Syrian Opposition Calls General StrikeSyrian opposition forces call a general strike hoping to hasten the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, despite fears of a bloodbath. Syrian Opposition Puts Iran, Hizbullah On NoticeThe head of the SNC warned Iran and Hizbullah that their failure to support Syria's people would break their long-term alliance. |
