Free Syrian Army fighters take up positions with their weapons behind a wall in Aleppo's Sheikh Saeed neighbourhood September 9, 2013. REUTERS-Nour Kelze
Syrian Rebels Warn: Russia-Brokered Deal Would Fail -- USA Today
Some fear a political concession would do nothing to reduce the body count in Syria.
AMMAN, Jordan — Syria's main rebel bloc warned Tuesday that President Obama should reject a Russian proposal on chemical weapons, saying it will "lead to more death and destruction of the Syrian people."
The Syrian National Coalition says the West should go ahead with military strikes against the regime of President Bashar Assad to give the rebellion a chance to end the war.
"A violation of international law should lead to an international retaliation that is proportional in size," the group said. "Crimes against humanity cannot be dropped by giving political concessions or by handing over the weapons used in these crimes."
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My Comment: The following is a good explanation on why the Syrian rebels do not trust the Russians .... Syrian Opposition: "We Don't Trust the Russians" -- Mother Jones
As to what is my take .... I understand why Syria's rebels do not trust Russia. Russia talks about peace but continues to send weapons to the Assad regime to crush the rebels .... even (apparently) advanced S-300 missile batteries. In short .... they are not really providing solutions to the problem .... they are part of the problem.
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