In his first official visit to the US, President Jarba requested arms from the United States as this “will increase the chances of finding a political solution.” He also called on the international community to unite against the Assad regime, “who is seeking re-election on the bodies of the Syrian people. These farcical elections will give Assad a license to kill for several years to come,” during a speech he delivered at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington yesterday. “Syria’s rebels need effective weapons to counter Assad’s aerial attacks so that rebels can change the balance of power on the ground.” (Source: Syrian Coalition)