Jordan says U.S starts training Syrian rebels

Pulse Staff 15:57 - 07 May 2015

AMMAN, May 7 (Reuters) - A U.S.-led programme to train and equip Syrian fighters to combat militant group Islamic State began in Jordan several days ago, a Jordanian government spokesman said on Thursday.

Jordan is participating in the programme, Mohammad al-Momani said.

(Reporting by Suleiman Al-Khalidi; editing by John Stonestreet)

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