US Recognizes Rebels as the Representatives of Syria
The U.S. recognizes the newly forged opposition alliance in Syria. However, President Obama still rejected military support of the rebels.
The U.S. has recognized the opposition Syrian National Coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people, as President Barack Obama confirmed in an interview with ABC News. The newly formed National Coalition is “well-organized enough” to warrant an upgrading of their status, he explained. The venture is “a big step”* in the international diplomatic efforts to bring about an end to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
At the same time, Obama reminded the opposition that it will now “have some responsibilities to carry out.” That means that it must effectively organize itself, consider itself the representative of all parties and strive for a political transition that respects the rights of women and minority groups.
The move by the president had been anticipated and could bring the rebels fighting Assad new international support. The recognition of the opposition doesn’t mean the U.S. will support the insurgents with weaponry. Obama had repeatedly dismissed military support.
Preceding the U.S., Great Britain, France and multiple Arab states had already recognized the Syrian National Coalition in Qatar last month.
*Editor’s Note: This quotation, accurately translated, could not be verified.
The U.S. has recognized the opposition Syrian National Coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people, as President Barack Obama confirmed in an interview with ABC News. The newly formed National Coalition is “well-organized enough” to warrant an upgrading of their status, he explained. The venture is “a big step”* in the international diplomatic efforts to bring about an end to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
At the same time, Obama reminded the opposition that it will now “have some responsibilities to carry out.” That means that it must effectively organize itself, consider itself the representative of all parties and strive for a political transition that respects the rights of women and minority groups.
The move by the president had been anticipated and could bring the rebels fighting Assad new international support. The recognition of the opposition doesn’t mean the U.S. will support the insurgents with weaponry. Obama had repeatedly dismissed military support.
Preceding the U.S., Great Britain, France and multiple Arab states had already recognized the Syrian National Coalition in Qatar last month.
*Editor’s Note: This quotation, accurately translated, could not be verified.
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