ALJAZEERA: … [Moaz al-Khatib, the president of the Syrian National Coalition,] addressed the summit shortly after Al Thani, opening his speech with a bleak summary of the humanitarian crisis in Syria: tens of thousands killed, infrastructure destroyed, 25 percent of the country’s population displaced.
But he demanded additional support from both Arab and international powers. He tried to address the concerns of many Western countries, who fear that a post-Assad Syria could become intolerant towards minority groups and a breeding ground for militants.
He noted that Assad has killed thousands of Kurds, Christians and other minorities, and accused the government of carrying out “state terrorism.” … (more)
