US to Give Another $100M to Moderate Syrian Opposition

The United States announced Saturday that another $100 million would be given to help the Syrian opposition boost local governments and civil societies. The State Department said the money would be used for keeping schools open, restoring access to clean water and electricity, and supporting an independent media. This latest contribution would bring total U.S. aid to the moderate Syrian opposition to $500 million since 2012. The announcement came a day after President Barack Obama...

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