EU offers Syria rebels ‘non-lethal’ equipment

EUObserver reported that the European Union agreed on the 28 February 2013 to supply Syria’s opposition, the Syrian National Coalition, with 'non-lethal military equipment'.

The amended arms embargo will allow for 'the provision of non-lethal equipment and technical assistance for the protection of civilians'.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: EU moves closer to full recognition of Syrian opposition http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-moves-closer-to-full-recognition-of-syrian-opposition/

EEAS: Countries: Syria and the European Union http://eeas.europa.eu/syria/index_en.htm

Council of the European Union: Press Release, PRES/13/79: EU Sanctions against the Syrian Regime extended http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_Data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/135733.pdf

PressEurop, 19.04.13: EU considers lifting oil embargo http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief/3697501-eu-considers-lifting-oil-embargo

European Voice, 24.05.13: EU support for arming rebels wanes (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief/3807031-eu-support-arming-rebels-wanes

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