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9. Syrian opposition military leader rejects new PM

Sun Mar 24, 2013, 11:40 PM

Mar 2013

24 March 2013 /AP, BEIRUT

The head of the Syrian opposition coalition's military branch has refused to recognize the body's new prime minister, saying he was not properly elected.

Louay Almokdad, aide to Gen. Salim Idris, told The Associated Press by phone Sunday that the rebel Free Syrian Army would not recognize the U.S.-educated IT expert chosen last week to head a rebel interim government.

Almokdad said Ghassan Hitto was elected without the support of prominent Syrian opposition figures and that a recognized prime minister must have broad support.

Hitto received 35 out of 48 votes cast by the 63 active members of the opposition Syrian National Coalition last week.

http://www.todayszaman.com/news-310642-syrian-opposition-military-leader-rejects-new-pm.html

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well isn't this guy just a bit of radiance, seems like he has it all universal appeal azurnoir Mar 2013 #1

I have been searching for information on Hitto's background. Jazzgirl Mar 2013 #2

A MBA isn't necessarily "in" anything tammywammy Mar 2013 #10

The new Chalebi? Arctic Dave Mar 2013 #3

My thoughts exactly! The word "picked" says it all. Not one single American should agree to go kelliekat44 Mar 2013 #6

Isn't this similar to Kharzi, as well? daleo Mar 2013 #4

My only concern is that the Islamist groups are probably more unified fujiyama Mar 2013 #5

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