UK offically recognises Syrian opposition

21 Nov 2012, 9:40 am   -   Source: AAP
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Britain has become the second Western nation to officially recognise the Syrian opposition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people. 

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Britain has formally recognised the newly formed Syrian opposition as the sole legitimate representative of the Syrian people.

British Foreign Secretary William Hague made the announcement on Tuesday.

Last week, France became the first Western nation to officially recognise the Syrian National Coalition, which formed earlier this month in Qatar in opposition to President Bashar Assad.

The US has also recognised the leadership body as a legitimate representative, but stopped short of describing it as a sole representative, saying the group must first demonstrate its ability to represent Syrians inside the country.

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