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Free Syrian Army Drops Annan's Peace Plan – Al Jazeera

22:21 26/05/2012 MOSCOW, May 26 (RIA Novosti)

An opposition Free Syrian Army (FSA) said on Saturday it would not adhere to the peace plan, brokered by the UN and Arab League envoy Kofi Annan, unless the UN Security Council ensures safety for civilians, Al Jazeera reported.

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