美國考慮擴大對敘利亞反政府武裝的援助大綱

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Syrian opposition leaders Thursday in Rome, where he could announce new aid for Syrian rebels.

The talks come amid a wider Friends of Syria meeting, bringing together mostly European and Middle Eastern nations that back those opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Kerry said Wednesday the U.S. is seeking ways to speed up the political transition the Syrian people are seeking.

White House spokesman Jay Carney said Wednesday the United States is focused on helping the Syrian opposition become stronger, more cohesive, and better organized. He said U.S. officials will study every feasible option to help bring about a post-Assad Syria.

Until now, the United States has provided the Syrian rebels with non-lethal aid, such as communications equipment. The Washington Post and the New York Times report expanded aid could include military training and equipment, such as vehicles and night vision, but not weapons.美國國務卿克里星期四將在羅馬會晤敘利亞反對派領導人，屆時他可能宣佈美國將對敘利亞反政府武裝提供新援助。

與此同時，“敘利亞之友”召開一次範圍更廣的會議，支持反對敘利亞總統阿薩德的大多數歐洲和中東國家都派出代表出席這次會議。

克里星期三說，美國正在尋找途徑，加快敘利亞人民所追求的政治轉變。

白宮發言人卡尼星期三說，美國將着重幫助敘利亞反對派變得更強勢、更團結、更有組織性。他說，美國官員們將研究各種可行途徑來幫助創立阿薩德政府下臺後的敘利亞。

到目前爲止，美國只是爲敘利亞反政府軍提供了非殺傷性物資的援助，比如通訊設備。華盛頓郵報和紐約時報報道說，擴大的援助可能包括軍事訓練和軍事設備，比如車輛和夜視鏡，但不會提供武器。