Rebels seek funds and arms, Syria's Assad says winning
- Published: 28 Jan 2013 at 20.44
- Online news: Asia
The Syrian opposition appealed Monday for hundreds of millions of dollars (euros) to step up the revolt against Bashar al-Assad, as the president asserted his forces had made "significant gains" in the conflict.
Syrian residents drive motorcycles and cars to flee during fighting between rebels and regime forces in the village of Kurnaz, close to the western city of Hama, on January 27, 2013. The Syrian opposition appealed Monday for hundreds of millions of dollars (euros) to step up the revolt against Bashar al-Assad, as the president asserted his forces had made "significant gains" in the conflict.
At an international meeting in Paris, the main opposition Syrian National Coalition (SNC) said it needs $500 million (370 million euros) in funding to set up an alternative government.
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