2013 Arab League summit

The 2013 Arab League Summit was held in Doha, Qatar from 21 to 27 March 2013.[1]

Map of League of Arab countries
Arab League summit
قمة جامعة الدول العربية
Arab League summit emblem
Host countryQatar
DateMarch 21, 2013 (2013-03-21)
Venue(s)Sheraton Doha
CitiesDoha
WebsiteOfficial Website

On 26 March, the League recognised the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, as the legitimate representatives of the Syrian people. The National Coalition was henceforth granted Damascus' seat at the summit. This act of recognition was opposed by Algeria, Iraq & Lebanon.[2]

References
  1. "Arab League Summit". qatarconferences.org. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  2. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-03/26/c_132263388.htm
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