MESOP FLASH I / SYRIA: THE TRANSITION PERIOD HANDED OVER TO MANAF TLASS ?
It has come to light that the United States and Russia have agreed on having Manaf Tlass, the most influential commander to turn his back on the Assad regime, to preside over the transition period in Syria.
Tlass, will be brought on to take command of the rebel forces under the United States and Russia’s control to undertake negotiations with the Assad regime.
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