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Source: http://gulfnews.com/news/region/syria/arming-of-syria-rebels-gains-momentum-1.1033593
Arming of Syria Rebels Gains Momentum
(Financial Times-UK) Roula Khalaf - Gulf-backed moves to arm Syria's opposition are gaining momentum amid growing flows of funds and weapons and a better organization of deliveries to fighters on the ground. Syrian activists say more significant funds are now coming from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, in addition to a regular flow of donations from Syrian expatriates and some wealthy individuals in Syria. The new arms include anti-tank missiles and account for the apparent sharp rise in attacks. At least 20 tanks or armored personnel carriers have been burned in the past week.