Syrian activists form a 'national council'

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Source: CNN

(CNN) -- Syrian dissidents have formed a national council to lead the opposition to Bashar al-Assad's regime, opposition members meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, said Tuesday.

This appears to be one of several opposition movements and parties claiming to represent the Syrian opposition inside and outside Syria. The creation of the council came as Libya's National Transitional Council is primed to take the reins of power from the Moammar Gadhafi regime.

"I want the Syrian regime to take note of what happened in Libya," said Syrian National Council member Louay Safi.

"Those dictators who think that they are above people and above history, (think) they can maintain repression without being called to account. That time is over now. All nations have the right to live under the rule of law and to experience democracy and free speech and freedom," Safi said.

Their goal is to have 120 members -- 60 exiles and 60 activists from inside Syria -- and they aim to announce the names on the council in 15 days.


Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/08/23/syria.un.resolution/index.html?hpt=wo_c2

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This will establish a strategic change in dissident strategy and give an opening for the Arab League to support the people of Syria.

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1. Who in the country will want their name announced?

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2. Those that know that they are already targeted

If you are already on a list then its best to get as big an international profile as possible.

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3. Do they need a no-fly zone?

We seem to be about ready to move on to the next adventure, now that Libya's got a new and stable government.

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