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U.S. Backs Syria Opposition despite Chief's Resignation
[An Nahar] The resignation of the "courageous" chief of Syria's opposition is regrettable but will not affect the U.S. government's support for the rebels, officials said Monday.Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib's abrupt decision to step down from the National Coalition has underscored divisions among the opposition, but U.S. officials said Washington would not withdraw its backing for the group. "We're sorry to see him go," White House deputy press secretary Josh Earnest told a presser. But he said "Khatib's announcement does not change the U.S. policy of support for the Syrian opposition and the Syrian opposition coalition." The United States backs "the coalition's vision for a tolerant, inclusive Syria that respects the rights of all Syrians. Posted by: Fred 2013-03-26 |
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