Move signals that the United States is wading further into the civil war . Package approved by National Security Council , details expected to be revealed next week . Aid expected to include equipment such as body armor , night vision goggles . It follows a decision by Obama last month to send food and medicine to the rebels , the first direct U.S. support for the armed opposition . Comment:
Move signals that the United States is wading further into the civil war . Package approved by National Security Council , details expected to be revealed next week . Aid expected to include equipment such as body armor , night vision goggles . Comment: