Syrian Opposition Backs Obama’S Anti-IS Plan, And Urges Action On Assad
THE LEVANT – Syria’s opposition National Coalition welcomed a US plan to tackle the jihadist Islamic State group on Thursday, but also urged action against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
In a statement, the group said it backed a US plan for air strikes in Syria and training of rebel forces, but that a “stable and extremist-free region” required “degrading and ultimately removing the Assad repressive regime.”
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It warned however that it was key to “realise that the Assad regime represents the root cause of the violence, brutality and sense of impunity prevailing in Syria.”
Combating the Islamic State “alone cannot bring about a stable and extremist-free region,” the group said.
“It takes degrading and ultimately removing the Assad repressive regime seeking the perpetual destabilisation of the entire region for the sole purpose of staying in power.”
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