Obama renews commitments to Syrian opposition

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Obama renews commitments to Syrian opposition

Obama and national security adviser Susan Rice spoke with Syrian Opposition Coalition President Ahmad Jarba and a coalition delegation.

By (AP)

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Published: Wed 14 May 2014, 10:39 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 5:32 AM

President Barack Obama is telling Syrian opposition leaders that President Bashar Assad has lost all legitimacy to rule Syria and has no place in the future of the nation.

In a meeting Tuesday at the White House, Obama and national security adviser Susan Rice spoke with Syrian Opposition Coalition President Ahmad Jarba and a coalition delegation. Both sides offered renewed commitments for what the White House calls a political solution to the conflict that includes a transition to a new governing authority.

The White House says in a statement that Obama has encouraged the coalition to further its vision for an inclusive government. In turn, Jarba thanked the United States for the $287 million in nonlethal assistance and its $1.7 billion commitment to humanitarian aid in Syria and neighboring countries.


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