Syrian Opposition to Discuss Replacing Hitto as Interim PM–Source

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—A Syrian opposition source claims that the Syrian National Coalition is set to discuss replacing interim prime minister Ghassan Hitto with an alternative consensus figure at a general meeting to be held later this week. The Syrian opposition source, speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat on the condition of anonymity, noted that Dr. Ahmad Tohme is the leading candidates to succeed Hitto. Tohme was the secretary-general of the National Council of the 2005 Damascus Declaratio...

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US Source: State Department or CIA to Serve as Conduit for Arming Syrian Rebels

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The first shipment of US aid reached the Free Syrian Army (FSA) earlier this week, Asharq Al-Awsat has learnt. Head of the FSA Supreme Military Command, General Salim Idris, was present to oversee the delivery of the new aid. He said: “I hope that this aid will be a first step to be followed by subsequent steps, culminating in our receiving what we need on the battlefield.” The non-lethal aid, including halal ready meals, medical supplies, and night-visi...

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