Ben Hubbard
Syrian Rebels, in Riyadh, Form Bloc that combines military and politics for proposed New Round of Peace Talkshttp://nyti.ms/1me9HdF
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Breakdown is: _ 11 from rebels, incl
@Ahrar_Alsham2 and@IslamArmy01. _ 9 from@SyrCoalition _ 5 from NCB. _ 8 independents (2 are women)
Re: @Ahrar_Alsham2. It's main delegate did not walk out. Before meeting ended, members not present released statement announcing withdrawal.
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The session's moderator said Ahrar delegate was not aware of statement by his group until later, but did sign the final communiqué.
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Then Ahrar members like
@aleesa71 and@a_azraeel complained on Twitter, suggesting a split between military and political leaders. -
Conference had heavy international guidance, with diplomats from Saudi, Turkey, USA, UK, UAE and others meeting delegates between meetings.
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