Syria opposition rift widens with resignation of Burhan Ghalioun
Syrian National Council president offers to quit as infighting continues among opponents of President Bashar al-Assad
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 17 May 2012
"The head of Syria's main opposition council offered to resign on Thursday "as soon as a replacement is found" after some members threatened to quit, damaging efforts to present a united front against President Bashar al-Assad.
Burhan Ghalioun said he did not wish to be a divisive figure and was ready to step down, just days after he was re-elected to a third, three-month term as head of the Syrian National Council (SNC).
"I announce my resignation as soon as a new candidate is picked, either by consensus or new elections," he said. "I will continue to work to serve the revolution from my position as a member of the council."....."
Syrian National Council president offers to quit as infighting continues among opponents of President Bashar al-Assad
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 17 May 2012
"The head of Syria's main opposition council offered to resign on Thursday "as soon as a replacement is found" after some members threatened to quit, damaging efforts to present a united front against President Bashar al-Assad.
Burhan Ghalioun said he did not wish to be a divisive figure and was ready to step down, just days after he was re-elected to a third, three-month term as head of the Syrian National Council (SNC).
"I announce my resignation as soon as a new candidate is picked, either by consensus or new elections," he said. "I will continue to work to serve the revolution from my position as a member of the council."....."
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