…divided opposition begins unity talks in Riyadh

More than 100 Syrian rebels and opposition politicians are meeting in Riyadh in an attempt to come up with a united front for possible peace talks. As the conference in the Saudi capital began, one of the most powerful rebel groups struck an uncompromising tone. Ahrar al-Sham insisted President Bashar al-Assad would have to face […]

More than 100 Syrian rebels and opposition politicians are meeting in Riyadh in an attempt to come up with a united front for possible peace talks.
As the conference in the Saudi capital began, one of the most powerful rebel groups struck an uncompromising tone. Ahrar al-Sham insisted President Bashar al-Assad would have to face justice.
It also criticised the presence of Syria-based opposition figures tolerated by Mr Assad and the absence of al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the country.