South Syrian groups signal readiness to integrate into new army

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South Syrian groups signal readiness to integrate into new army

Former Syria rebel groups in the southern province of Daraa say they are not against integrating into a unified Syrian army under the control of the transitional government in Damascus, amid reports their leaders want to remain as an independent armed faction. Nassim Abu Arra, the spokesperson of the 'Southern Operations Room' coalition, issued a statement carried by local outlet Daraa24 on Monday rejecting claims of divisions with Damascus. He …