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10/08/2012
UK Gives Syrian Rebels Extra £5m
The UK will give an extra £5m to rebels involved the ongoing Syrian conflict.
Foreign Secretary William Hague described the UK's commitment of non-lethal equipment to the Free Syrian Army has "the right thing to do".
The extra practical support for the opposition FSA will include more radio and satellite equipment, as well as portable power generators.
It will not include any weapons.
Speaking at a press conference, Mr Hague said the Syrian people need "urgent help" and "cannot wait indefinitely" for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. He also said they are at the "mercy of a regime that is hunting down its opponents".
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Foreign Secretary William Hague described the UK's commitment of non-lethal equipment to the Free Syrian Army has "the right thing to do".
The extra practical support for the opposition FSA will include more radio and satellite equipment, as well as portable power generators.
It will not include any weapons.
Speaking at a press conference, Mr Hague said the Syrian people need "urgent help" and "cannot wait indefinitely" for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. He also said they are at the "mercy of a regime that is hunting down its opponents".
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