After the controversy over Khaled Almarai Abdel Rahman Salama clarifies his statements and apologizes.
The governor of Raqqa, Abdul Rahman Salama, apologized to the Syrian revolutionaries during a meeting in Aleppo, following criticism of his statements regarding Khaled al-Marai, the former commander of the "Albakir Brigade" loyal to the Assad regime. The meeting coincided with activist boycotts and demonstrations demanding accountability for those accused of violations, while a presidential adviser denied issuing any statement on behalf of the Bakara tribe.