Coalition Confirms Seat Will Stay in Istanbul
All4Syria (Opposition website)
February 28, 2014
Jamous praises assistance from Turkish state
Jamous praises assistance from Turkish state
Difficulties emerge as a result of the Turkish policy of recognizing refugees as “guests”
There is talk of the opposition occupying Syria’s seat at the Arab League
Refugees from the Golan, Abu Majd and his family have moved from Lebanon, to Egypt. He tried smuggling to Europe, only to arrive in Turkey where he is still looking for work
Demands include greater representation from the armed and political forces which did not participate in the first round
Geneva II should pave way for interim governing body with executive powers
The Coalition is in crisis after mass resignations
The meeting of the Coalition on 5,6 January will be held far from media attention
The man had spent the bulk of his life in prison, defending freedom of thought and opposing extremism
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Yahya Alaous writes for The Syrian Observer on waves of Syrians who continue to leave Syria, despite being treated differently than they used to be
Either the FBI’s information was false regarding the extremists percentage, or the extremists possessed superior weapons, which enabled them to conquer their moderate rivals
Secretary of State says US meeting with Islamic Front “possible,” despite aid freeze
The talks could also decide the future direction of the Islamic Front, which is engaged in a standoff with yet more radical Sunni Muslim fighters
Syria’s newest Islamist party has admirably liberal ambitions. But it lacks the substance to become a viable, functioning party able to survive the current conflict.
Syrian opposition fragments following reports of clashes between rebel groups near Bab El-Hawa
Sabra says no decision yet on Coalition attendance at Geneva II
It is time to start a Track II in Syria where a number of intellectuals, academics, and civic activists of the two main parties of the Syrian conflict begin a genuine dialogue
Jamous said there must be dialogue with Russia given its ability to veto resolutions at the Security Council
The camp has been set up for Christians in the Mardin district in southeast turkey
