Syria conflict: Ahrar al-Sham quits opposition unity talks

A powerful Syrian rebel group has pulled out of talks with opposition politicians aimed at forming a unified front ahead of possible peace talks. Ahrar al-Sham cited the “main role” Syria-based opposition figures tolerated by the government had been given in a proposed leadership group. It also said “revolutionary groups” were inadequately represented. US Secretary […]

A powerful Syrian rebel group has pulled out of talks with opposition politicians aimed at forming a unified front ahead of possible peace talks.
Ahrar al-Sham cited the “main role” Syria-based opposition figures tolerated by the government had been given in a proposed leadership group.
It also said “revolutionary groups” were inadequately represented. US Secretary of State John Kerry had earlier said the talks in Riyadh were “making progress”.
The meeting has produced a statement of principles to guide peace talks with the government.