美国考虑扩大对叙利亚反政府武装的援助

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.

与此同时，“叙利亚之友”召开一次范围更广的会议，支持反对叙利亚总统阿萨德的大多数欧洲和中东国家都派出代表出席这次会议。

克里星期三说，美国正在寻找途径，加快叙利亚人民所追求的政治转变。

白宫发言人卡尼星期三说，美国将着重帮助叙利亚反对派变得更强势、更团结、更有组织性。他说，美国官员们将研究各种可行途径来帮助创立阿萨德政府下台后的叙利亚。

到目前为止，美国只是为叙利亚反政府军提供了非杀伤性物资的援助，比如通讯设备。华盛顿邮报和纽约时报报道说，扩大的援助可能包括军事训练和军事设备，比如车辆和夜视镜，但不会提供武器。