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Brian Sayers – Syrian Support Group

Stephen Sackur speaks to Brian Sayers from the Syrian Support Group. How can he be sure that the money he's raising for the Free Syrian Army won't fall into the hands of extremists?

While some Arab states are actively funding the Syrian opposition, the West has publicly refused to provide arms.

The US, in particular, has been criticised for its reluctance to get involved beyond talks and diplomacy.

Brian Sayers is a lobbyist for a US-based non-profit organisation. The Syrian Support Group has been given the green light by the US Treasury to raise money for the Free Syrian Army despite the fears that the FSA might have links to extremist groups in the region.

The Syrian Support Group insists that the money raised will not get into the wrong hands. How can they be sure?

(Image: Brian Sayers)

23 minutes

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Thu 30 Aug 2012 01:05GMT

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