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In this undated photo released on late Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Maj. Gen. Jameh Jameh is seen. (AP Photo/SANA)

Syria: Senior Assad commander killed by Islamist rebels

by Caroline Akoum | Oct 18, 2013 | Middle East

Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—A senior Syrian government military intelligence officer Brig. Jameh Jameh was reportedly shot dead on Thursday by Islamist rebels in eastern Syria, Asharq Al-Awsat has learned. The chief of intelligence in Deir Ezzor and one of Syria’s top...

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President of the Syrian National Council (SNC) George Sabra (C) and members of Syrian National Council attend a press conference at the end of Syrian Opposition meeting on May 30, 2013 in Istanbul. (AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE.)

Syrian opposition faces split over Geneva peace talks

by Layal Abu Rahal | Oct 14, 2013 | Middle East

Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—The head of the Istanbul-based Syrian National Council George Sabra threatened on Sunday to pull his group out of the Syrian opposition’s main umbrella opposition group, the Syrian National Coalition, if it participates in the peace talks...

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President of the Syrian National Council (SNC) George Sabra (C) and members of Syrian National Council attend a press conference at the end of Syrian Opposition meeting on May 30, 2013 in Istanbul. (AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE.)

Syria: SNC elects George Sabra for another term

by Caroline Akoum | Aug 22, 2013 | Middle East

Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Istanbul-based Syrian National Council (SNC) reelected George Sabra as its chairman for another six months on Tuesday. A leading Syrian opposition figure, Sabra was first elected last November. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, an SNC...