Rivalries pose problem in arming Syrian rebels

Published June 21, 2013 7:09pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — The Syrian rebels’ record in handling tens of millions of dollars in U.S. humanitarian aid suggests major challenges ahead for any delivery of American weapons and ammunition.

Officials tell The Associated Press that packages of food, medicine and other lifesaving supplies for victims in Syria’s civil war often face long delays because of political infighting among rival opposition factions — though no supplies appear to be heading to terrorists or corrupt hoarders.

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