A senior official from the United Arab Emirates expressed concerns regarding the Islamist connections of rebel groups that have overthrown President Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, warned about the relationship of these forces with the Muslim Brotherhood and Al-Qaeda. As the new prime minister, Muhammad al-Basheer, promises a rule of law and rights for all, officials from the US, Europe, Arab nations, and Turkey convene in Jordan to address the crisis in Syria, aiming to avoid past mistakes.

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