Syria slams France for pledging to aid rebels

Syria slams France for pledging to aid rebels

PanARMENIAN.Net - Syria's Foreign Ministry spokesman has criticized France for pledging to aid the rebels, saying that will undermine the mission of UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, The Associated Press reports.

Jihad Makdessi said France's declared intention to support the rebel Free Syrian Army demonstrates its "support for the militarization" of the conflict.

French officials acknowledge providing communications and other non-lethal equipment to Syrian rebels but say they won't provide weapons without international agreement.

Makdessi said Sunday, Sept 9, Syria is "fully committed" to cooperating with Brahimi. He also said those who "hinder, fund, harbor and arm rebels" should instead help Brahimi's mission succeed.

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