The Syrian opposition have chosen a new military commander to lead the fight against the Assad regime.
Brigadier Selim Idris is a former officer in the army, who defected during the uprising.
Idris was elected on Saturday by 30 military and civilian members of the military command at talks taking place in Antalya in Turkey. The talks have been attended by Western and Arab security officials.
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