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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Syrian opposition leader calls for no-fly zone
2012-08-13
BEIRUT, Lebanon - The head of Syria's main opposition group in exile has called for a no-fly zone in border areas to protect civilians. The president of the Syrian National Council, Abdelbaset Sieda, told The Associated Press on Sunday that such a move by the international community would show President Bashar Assad's regime that his opponents are serious.

"There must be special protection," he said.

Asked who will impose the no-fly zone, Sieda said: "We leave it to the international community."
Since the opposition doesn't have an air force...
Posted by:Steve White

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