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Top Military Body Against Syria's Assad Is in Chaos, Undermining Fight.

Authors :
HUBBARD, BEN
SHOUMALI, KARAM
Source :
New York Times. 2/24/2014, Vol. 163 Issue 56422, pA4-A9. 2p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article reports on the Supreme Military Council, the central body of top insurgent commanders who would coordinate military campaigns, direct foreign support and serve as a unifying force for their diverse movement in Syria. It states that Islamist groups have seized the council's weapons storerooms, members have stolen or sold its supplies and its armed commander has joined Al Qaeda. It mentions that the council's dysfunction follows after its members decided to oust General Salim Idris.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
163
Issue :
56422
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
94608674