Official Source denies the defection of al-Sharaa

In an exclusive statement to Breaking News Network, an official source negates what al-Arabiya TV Channel has broadcasted about the defection of Syrian deputy president, Farouk al-Sharaa.

The source confirms that al-Sharaa is on duty in his office, as usual.

The Office of the Vice-President said in a press statement today that Vice-President, Farouk al-Shara, has never at any moment thought of leaving the homeland to whatever direction.

Al-Shara has been working, since the start of the crisis in Syria, particularly since the convening of the consultative meeting which was held in Damascus on July 10, 2011 according to a presidential decree.

The released statement stressed that al-Shara's welcome of the appointment of Lakhadar Brahimi as the UN new envoy to Syria.

Al-Shara supports for his commitment to obtaining a unified stance by the Security Council to carry out his difficult mission without obstacles.