SNC chief lashes out at US officials

Beirut: The head of the main Syrian opposition group is criticising US officials for saying it was premature to speak about a provisional Syrian government.

Abdul Basit Sida of the Syrian National Council says the opposition is making “serious” preparations and consultations to announce a transitional government but admits it is not imminent.

In a telephone interview with The Associated Press, Sida said yesterday the US comments show the international community “is not ready” to take decisions when it comes to Syria.