 NGO, Opposition Urge Probe of Deaths in Syria RaidA monitor and Syria's opposition call for probe of coalition airstrike that allegedly killed 64 civilians in northern Syria. Syrian Opposition Leader Asks for 'Safe Havens'Syrian National Coalition head meets Kerry, asks the United States to help set up safe havens inside Syria.Syrian Opposition to Meet UN Envoy for TalksRepresentatives from Syria's opposition National Coalition to UN's envoy Staffan de Mistura in Geneva next month.Syrian Opposition Won't Attend Moscow Peace TalksSyria's exiled opposition says it declined an invitation from Russia to attend peace talks in Moscow with Assad's representatives. US to Send Weapons to Syrian Rebels 'Within Weeks'Syrian National Coalition head Ahmed Al-Jarba claims success after tour of US to lobby for more arms; meanwhile, regime making gains. Syrian Opposition Group Rejects Talks, Quits BlocSyrian National Council quits the Syrian National Coalition in protest over its attendance at the Geneva II talks. Iran Invited to Geneva, Syrian Opposition FumesSyria's opposition threatens to withdraw from planned peace talks in Geneva after UN's Ban invites Iran. Friends of Syria Urge Opposition to Attend GenevaThe "Friends of Syria" alliance says opposition groups should attend peace talks in Geneva. Moderate Rebels: Jihadists Working with AssadWestern-backed Syrian National Coalition accuses an Al-Qaeda-linked group of ties to the Syrian regime. Opposition Demands Timeframe for Assad's ExitSyrian National Coalition lists a timeframe for Assad to cede power as a condition to attend talks in Geneva. Opposition: Assad's Exit Must be ObjectiveSyrian National Coalition says it will not take part in a planned peace conference unless the objective is Assad’s removal from power. 70 Syrian Rebel Groups Break with Main OppositionRebels in southern Syria say the National Coalition has “failed”, announce they no longer recognize the Western-backed group. Key Syrian Rebel Group Turns Down Peace TalksSyrian National Council says it won't attend peace talks in Geneva because the world has "left the murderer unpunished." Syria May Officially Split in TwoSyrian opposition weighs independent government on territory conquered from Assad.Cracks Continue to Appear in Syrian OppositionSyria's most powerful rebel battalions reject Syrian National Coalition, amid claims of sex trafficking by Islamist rebels. Rebels to Cooperate with Chemical Weapons ProbeSyrian opposition leaders offer UN inspectors unfettered access to investigate the use of chemical weapons. Syria: EU Blacklist of Hizbullah Serves IsraelThe Syrian regime criticizes the EU’s decision to blacklist the military arm of Hizbullah, Syrian opposition welcomes the decision. New Head of Syrian Opposition Offers Assad a TruceAhmad Jarba, the new president of the Syrian National Coalition, has offered a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan.Syria's Opposition: Act on Obama's 'Red Line'Syria's opposition calls for action on Obama's warning that Syria's use of chemical weapons would cross a "red line." Syrian Opposition Denounces HizbullahSyria's opposition warns that Hizbullah’s role in fighting in Homs province amounts to a "declaration of war." 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. 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. Syrian Opposition Demands World ActionSyria's main opposition group pulls out of international talks, demands world action after missiles slam into the city of Aleppo. Russia's Lavrov Meets Head of Syrian OppositionMoscow says it wants to keep in regular contact with the Syrian opposition after FM Lavrov meets the coalition's leader. Syria's Opposition Meets to Select Prime MinisterSyria's opposition umbrella group meets in Istanbul in a bid to name a prime minister-in-exile. New Islamic State Declared AleppoSyrian rebels have declared independence – both from the Assad administration, and from each other. Islamic state is created in Aleppo. |
