epa04549513 A handout picture provided by the Syrian Coalition Media Office on 07 January 2015 shows Khaled Khoja (C), new leader of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, speaking during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, 05 January 2015. Media reports on 05 January 2015 state the main alliance representing the Syrian opposition in exile has elected Khaled Khoja, a veteran activist seen as close to Turkey, as its new leader. Khoja replaces Hadi al-Bahra as head of the Istanbul-based National Coalition of Syrian Opposition and Revolutionary Forces. EPA/MOHAMMAD BURHAN / SYRIAN COALITION HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES