Syrian National Coalition

Syrian opposition feels 'let down' by US-Russia deal on chemical weapons

The Syrian opposition feels badly let down by Washington's decision to do a deal with Moscow to eliminate Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons but diplomats are warning the Syrian National Coalition that it risks losing Western support if it cannot adapt to new realities

Chemical weapons deal a 'victory' for Syria, says official

A high-ranking Syrian official called the US-Russian agreement on securing Syria's chemical weapons a "victory" for President Bashar Assad's regime, but the US warned on Sunday "the threat of force is real" if Damascus fails to carry out the plan.

Syrian defence minister defects, is now in Turkey

Former Syrian Defence Minister General Ali Habib, a promiment member of President Bashar al-Assad's Alawite sect, has defected and is now in Turkey, a senior member of the opposition Syrian National Coalition told Reuters on Wednesday.

Syrian oppn says it will welcome UN team for chemical probe

The Syrian National Coalition said in a statement Friday that it sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reiterating its offer of "full cooperation with the investigation team, particularly in assuring their unfettered access into liberated areas."

Islamic summit to tackle Syria amid Sunni-Shi'ite tension

Leaders of Islamic nations will press for a negotiated end to Syria's civil war at a summit in Cairo starting on Wednesday that thrusts Egypt's new Islamist president to centre stage amid political and economic turbulence.

Syrian oppn leader faces flak for talks with Russia, Iran

Russian and Iranian foreign ministers, and US Vice-President Joe Biden, portrayed Moaz Alkhatib's new willingness to talk with the Assad regime as a major step towards resolving the war.

Russia proposes talks with Syrian coalition

Sergey Lavrov told a news conference on Friday that Russia has contacted the Syrian National Coalition and said "we expressed readiness to conduct a meeting" with coalition leader Mouaz al-Khatib.