by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 11, 2014 | Middle East
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—The main opposition Syrian National Coalition is facing a new political divide over the results of the recent election of new president Hadi Al-Bahra. Following a three-day meeting in Istanbul, Bahra was elected on Wednesday as Coalition...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 7, 2014 | Middle East
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Syrian National Coalition is pressing ahead with attempts to choose new leaders on Monday, despite calls from some members for a delay of one month. The Coalition, the most prominent umbrella group of Syrian opposition movements, is in the...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 5, 2014 | Middle East
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat¬—The Syrian National Coalition remains divided over who will succeed its outgoing president, Ahmed Al-Jarba, a day before its general authority is set to meet in Istanbul. The stalemate within the main Syrian opposition umbrella group prompted...
by Nazeer Rida | Jul 3, 2014 | Middle East
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Syrian National Coalition is considering extending President Ahmed Al-Jarba’s term, according to opposition sources who spoke to Asharq Al-Awsat. The change would see the Coalition president’s term changed from a fixed six-month period to...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 28, 2014 | Middle East
Jeddah, AP—Secretary of State John Kerry signaled on Friday that the US hopes to enlist moderate Syrian opposition fighters that the Obama administration has reluctantly decided to arm and train in the battle against militant extremists in neighboring Iraq. Obama sent...
