Sunday, March 25, 2012

Defectors From The Syrian Military Unite Under The 'Free Syrian Army'



Military Defectors Unite Under Free Syrian Army -- CNN

(CNN) -- A top defector from the Syrian military said Saturday that armed rebel groups have aligned under the leadership of the Free Syrian Army.

Uniting all efforts will bolster the anti-regime movement and safeguard the nation, Brig. Gen. Mustafa Sheikh said in a video posted on YouTube.

The move addressed a key concern for observers of the Syrian crisis both inside and outside the country -- that armed rebel groups were disjointed and divided.

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More News On the 'Free Syrian Army'

Syrian rebel groups create formal alliance, but still depend on homemade weapons -- MSNBC
Syria’s armed opposition chiefs form military council to unite ranks -- Al Arabiya
Free Syria Army -- Bloomberg
Rebel chiefs form military council to unify ranks -- Gulf Times/AFP

My Comment: The rebels should have done this months ago.

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