Syrian opposition considers election of interim government
Forging a government - from exile.
Members of the Syrian opposition met in Istanbul Monday for talks on the possible formation of an interim government.
This, as fighting continued Monday in a bloody conflict now entering its third year.
The commander of the Free Syrian Army said his forces will abide by a newly-elected government, which would rule rebel-held territories.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) FREE SYRIAN ARMY CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF SELIM IDRIS SAYING:
"We announce that we recognize the national coalition as the political umbrella for the Free Syrian Army."
Twelve candidates are running for interim prime minister.
Among them, Salem al-Muslet, who said the new government must stay close to the Syrian people.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PRIME MINISTERIAL CANDIDATE, SALEM AL-MUSLET SAYING:
"I do not think a real government can operate from outside the country. The real government should operate among the Syrian people."
That sentiment
Members of the Syrian opposition met in Istanbul Monday for talks on the possible formation of an interim government.
This, as fighting continued Monday in a bloody conflict now entering its third year.
The commander of the Free Syrian Army said his forces will abide by a newly-elected government, which would rule rebel-held territories.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) FREE SYRIAN ARMY CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF SELIM IDRIS SAYING:
"We announce that we recognize the national coalition as the political umbrella for the Free Syrian Army."
Twelve candidates are running for interim prime minister.
Among them, Salem al-Muslet, who said the new government must stay close to the Syrian people.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PRIME MINISTERIAL CANDIDATE, SALEM AL-MUSLET SAYING:
"I do not think a real government can operate from outside the country. The real government should operate among the Syrian people."
That sentiment
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