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US, EU officials meet Syrian opposition in Rome

28.02.13 @ 09:02

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Representatives of the Syrian opposition have agreed to join a US-initiated summit in Rome on Thursday after the US and UK said they would "aid" the Syrian people. The assistance will most likely be in the form of meals, medicine and non-military vehicles, and not include weapons and ammunition.

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