The General Assembly of the National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces held presidential elections in Istanbul, on January 5-6, 2014. President Ahmad al-Jarba was re-elected president, while Abdul Hakim Bashar, Farouq Tayfur, and Noura Alameer were elected vice presidents. Badr Jamous was also re-elected secretary general of the Coalition.
All elected candidates will serve a term of six months. President Ahmad al-Jarba reiterated his commitment to the values and guiding principles of the Syrian revolution. He reaffirmed his pledge to achieve the aspirations of the Syrian people and work towards building a democratic, pluralistic state where “equal rights for all and special privileges for none” will be a defining feature.
Later on today the General Assembly will elect 14 members to form in addition to the 5 member presidential body the Coalition’s political committee of 19 members.
We ask for Mercy for our martyrs, health for our wounded, and freedom for our detainees.
Long live Syria and its people, free and with honor.
