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Syrian opposition issues “Statement of Basic Principles” at Geneva talks

The document reiterates the opposition’s calls for the implementation of the findings of a previous international conference on the conflict in Syria—the formation of an “Transitional Governing Body” with full sovereign powers—as well as measures to improve “the appalling humanitarian situation on the ground” in the country

The Paths of Geneva 2 and its Talks

Negotiations were held between the Coalition’s team on behalf of Washington, and that of the the regime’s, which only says what Moscow wants

The early reversal on minorities in Syria

During the first two years of the Syrian Revolution, the regime treated the minorities like a polite child who did not make problems

NCC Leader Arrested

Safwan Akkash’s arrest came on the second day of the second round of Geneva talks

Resuming Geneva With New Tactics

The second round of Geneva negotiations between the delegations of the Syrian regime and the Syrian National Coalition has begun

A Refugee Story: Abu Majd

Refugees from the Golan, Abu Majd and his family have moved from Lebanon, to Egypt. He tried smuggling to Europe, only to arrive in Turkey where he is still looking for work

Former Syrian Prisoners: In Their Own Voices

Al-Akhbar shares the tales of a few Syrians who have had first-hand experience with the brutal, labyrinthine process of detainment by the regime’s security apparatus