Najib Ghadbian is a member of the newly formed Syrian Opposition Consultative Council, set up to support the actions of protesters who want the right to choose a new government in Syria and help raise international pressure against the incumbent, President Assad.

Stephen Sackur spoke to him about his hopes for a revolution and why he thinks the regime will eventually splinter.

The full interview will be broadcast on BBC World News on Thursday 9 June 2011 at 1530 and 2030 GMT and on BBC News Channel on Friday 10 June at 0030 and 0430 BST.

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