Syrian opposition
Syrian Opposition Leader on Fight to Overthrow Assad
The Syrian conflict has been raging on for more than two years and Syria’s opposition factions have been divided over how to end the crisis. Last year a new alliance was formed for Syria’s fractious opposition. It was hoped that the National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces would become the sole legitimate representative […]
‘Friends of Syria’ Attempts to Bolster Opposition
Over the weekend, Friends of Syria, an organization of 60 nations created to support the Syrian opposition, gathered in Istanbul for yet another meeting on the seemingly unending revolt against President Bashar al-Assad. Thirteen months of fighting have left over more than 9,000 dead, and recent mediation efforts led by United Nations special envoy Kofi Annan have […]
Syria Crisis: Kofi Annan Appeal For Talks Sparks Anger
Syrian activists have angrily rejected calls by Kofi Annan, the UN and Arab League envoy, for dialogue with the government. The leader of the opposition, Burhan Ghalioun, said the comments were “disappointing” when Syrians were “massacred every day”.
The Future of Syria
At a time of turmoil and unrest, the future of the Syrian government and its people are at stake. Farid Ghadry, the Syrian-born co-founder and president of the U.S. based Reform Party of Syria, predicts the outcome of the uprisings and what Syria will look like if the Assad regime does indeed fall. As a lobbyist […]