The prisoner release is a ` ` huge victory '' for the Syrian rebel movement , a spokesman said . The other prisoners held by the Syrian government include Turks and Armenians . Opposition statement : ` ` The big prize for the regime is the prisoners , keeping them happy ''
The prisoner swap is a `` huge victory '' for the Syrian rebel movement , a spokesman says . The 2,130 prisoners held by the Syrian government include Turks and Syrians . Opposition leader : `` The big prize for the regime is the Iranians , keeping them happy ''