UK-French effort fails to lift embargo on arms to Syrian rebels

 

European Union governments Friday rejected a Franco-British bid to lift the EU arms embargo on weapons supplies to Syrian rebels, saying this could spark an arms race and worsen regional instability. German Chancellor Angela Merkel led the majority opposition to the proposal. EU foreign ministers will consider the issue again next week. 

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