An excerpt from the article,
"Russia: The Friends of Syria Group supports Terrorism," by Ria Novosti:
A resolution adopted by the Friends of Syria Group in Rome on
Thursday encourages extremists there to seize power by force, Russian
Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Friday.
US, EU and Arab officials who met in Rome on Thursday pledged more
assistance to the Syrian opposition fighting against President Bashar
al-Assad’s regime, recognizing the National Coalition as the sole
legitimate representative of the Syrian people.
“There is a general understanding within the international community
that there is no military solution to the Syrian crisis,” Lukashevich
said in a statement posted on the ministry’s website.
“Meanwhile, judging by incoming reports, the decisions made in Rome,
as well as the statements that were made there, both in letter and in
spirit encourage extremists to seize power by force, regardless of the
inevitable suffering of ordinary Syrians.” He did not elaborate.
An excerpt from the article,
"US help might see Syrian rebels form alternate govt," by Nile Bowie:
In early March 2013, the Syrian National Council (SNC) will meet
in Istanbul to form a provisional government that would oversee
rebel-held areas of the country. This wouldn’t be the first time
the SNC has attempted to form a government; previous attempts in
January 2013 fell apart, with many factions refusing to consider a
prime ministerial nominee. SNC President Moaz al-Khatib has angered
several factions for proposing his readiness to negotiate with the
Assad government, a position that many in the opposition refuse to
accept.
The Syrian Ambassador to the UN Bashar al-Jaafari has urged the
Friends of Syria states to convince the Syrian opposition to sit
down for an unconditional national dialogue, which al-Khatib has
expressed his willingness to take part in. One could surmise that
al-Khatib’s shift toward dialogue indicates that the SNC is feeling
less secure and more wary of a possible military defeat or rivalry
with radical factions. Such a dialogue would undoubtedly represent
a step in the right direction. Despite political differences and
two years of deep conflict, these two parties must establish a
genuine ceasefire and partnership to restore a climate of normality
throughout the country. In this context, both parties must be able
to agree on coordinating aid distribution to all parts of the
country.
International recognition of a provisional SNC government would
only create further divisions at a time when national unity is most
needed. Although rebel-held areas are badly isolated and in need of
humanitarian supplies, the delivery of aid must be facilitated
through direct talks and partnership between Moaz al-Khatib’s
Syrian National Council and Bashar Al-Assad’s government.
An excerpt from the article,
"UK Seeks to Further Fund, Arm Al Qaeda Collaborator Moaz al-Khatib," by Tony Cartalucci:
Resorting to name-calling, the United Kingdom's legitimacy slumped
further still as it stubbornly maintained its support for terrorists
attempting to overthrow the Syrian government, now unsuccessfully for
over 2 years. Unlike in Libya where NATO was able to militarily
intervene directly and overthrow the Libyan government before the public
realized the so-called "rebels" were in fact the US State Department, United Nations, and the UK Home Office (page 5, .pdf)-listed
Al
Qaeda terrorist organization, the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG),
the West's assault on Syria has dragged on much longer.
So long in fact, that the entire world is now acutely aware of the
so-called "rebels," their overt affiliations and membership amongst Al
Qaeda, the serial atrocities they've committed, and the draconian,
barbaric sectarian (and quite "undemocratic") rule they plan on
imposing, already on display in northern Syria where extremist cleric, Moaz al-Khatib, designated by the West as the "opposition leader," recently visited.
