The State Department said the US will allow the Syrian National Coalition to establish a formal diplomatic office in Washington DC, upgrading its status from that of an informal liaison office; and announced a $27 million increase in nonlethal aid to the rebels, bringing the total so far to $287 million. State also said it will increase shipments of nonlethal aid to moderate commanders in the Free Syrian Army. The US reached an agreement with Djibouti to allow the US to keep troops and equipment there for 10 more years.
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