Qatar is helping to train Syrian security forces in a bid to shore up President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Kan public broadcaster reports.
Syrian sources who are close to Qatar and familiar with the matter tell the outlet that Doha has recently begun training small groups of operatives who will serve as police officers to enforce law and order in Syria.
The report says the training is taking place on “Qatari territory.”
The outlet additionally says that Doha is paying monthly grants of about $30 to Syrian public officials.
Yesterday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Syria could be weeks away from a fresh civil war of “epic proportions,” as he called for support to the transitional leadership.
The top American diplomat blamed a resurgence of the Islamic State extremist group in areas outside of the transitional government’s control, as well as Iran.
Agencies contributed to this report.
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