Monday, November 11, 2013

The politics of Saudi-inspired Syrian National Coalition

From Angry Arab's chief correspondent in Turkey:  "Rumor about the Syrian National Council leader Ahmad Jarba's smacking FSA spokesperson Luey Miqdad during the Istanbul meeting of foreign backed opposition is confirmed by SNC spokesperson Fayez Sare. Sare tells Turkish state-run Anatiolia Agency that “This incident wouldn't affect the unity of opposition. The sides settle on the issue”... Rumors were circulating that during the debates on offer of Jarba about the participation of 11 new Kurdish members for the coalition, Miqdad strongly opposed the proposal. Jarba lost his cool and slapped Miqdad and a shoe fight erupted."