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“One can certainly make a better case that the situation is very bad for theUnited States , in addition to the
FSA,” the official said, referring to the rebel Free Syrian Army, commanded by
Gen. Salim Idriss. “That’s what’s changed.”
“One can certainly make a better case that the situation is very bad for the
In a conversation with the State
Department on Saturday, Idriss renewed his appeal for a no-fly zone over
rebel-held areas of Syria ,
including the key northern supply corridor from Turkey
to Aleppo .
His most urgent plea, however,
was for arms and ammunition, including armor-piercing weapons and surface-
to-air missiles, according to officials who are familiar with the conversation
but spoke on the condition of anonymity about internal deliberations. “He said
he was desperate,” an official said of Idriss.
General Idriss never give up until he gets weapons… the Power House bit of speed up...!