Obama recognizes Syrian opposition coalition

In a long-awaited move US President Barack Obama recognized Syria’s opposition as the “legitimate” representative of the nation’s people joining France, Britain, Turkey and the Gulf Cooperation Council in recognizing the recently reconstituted opposition Syrian National Coalition. In an interview with ABC News Obama said, “We have made a decision that the Syrian opposition coalition is now inclusive enough, is reflective and representative enough of the Syrian population that we consider them the legitimate representative of the Syrian people.” The move represents a milestone in the 21-month revolt against the administration of President Basher Al-Assad.


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