Syrian opposition groups say they've decided to form an independent governing body - the Transitional National Council - and plan to announce details on Saturday, CNN reports.
Members of Syrian opposition groups meeting in neighboring Turkey on Friday reached an agreement on the creation of a National Council, aimed at toppling the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
The National Council leadership could be announced as early as Saturday, said the opposition group, which organizes and documents protests against the al-Assad regime.
Syria has been locked in a violent months-long uprising that has seen security forces clash with anti-government protesters calling for free elections and the end of al-Assad's rule.
Al-Assad, who has characterized the protesters as "armed gangs," has insisted his security forces are battling terrorists intent on targeting civilians and fomenting unrest.
The United States, the European Union and a number of Arab countries have called an al-Assad to end the crackdown and step down.
