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 Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 7, 2014 | Middle East
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Syrian National Coalition, the main umbrella group for opposition forces, is preparing to elect a replacement president as incumbent Ahmed Al-Jarba’s second and final term draws to an end. Names of several potential candidates for the...
by Michel Abu Najm | Jan 5, 2014 | Middle East
Paris and Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Syrian National Coalition (SNC) is due to hold a two-day meeting on Sunday and Monday in Istanbul amid increasing international pressure on its leaders to participate in the Geneva II peace conference scheduled to begin on January...