Syria: Kerry says US may meet with Islamist rebel group
Asharq al-Awsat (London-based pan-Arab newspa
December 19, 2013
Secretary of State says US meeting with Islamic Front “possible,” despite aid freeze
Secretary of State says US meeting with Islamic Front “possible,” despite aid freeze
The talks could also decide the future direction of the Islamic Front, which is engaged in a standoff with yet more radical Sunni Muslim fighters
Syria’s newest Islamist party has admirably liberal ambitions. But it lacks the substance to become a viable, functioning party able to survive the current conflict.
Syrian opposition fragments following reports of clashes between rebel groups near Bab El-Hawa
Sabra says no decision yet on Coalition attendance at Geneva II
It is time to start a Track II in Syria where a number of intellectuals, academics, and civic activists of the two main parties of the Syrian conflict begin a genuine dialogue
Jamous said there must be dialogue with Russia given its ability to veto resolutions at the Security Council
The camp has been set up for Christians in the Mardin district in southeast turkey
A conference was held in Istanbul on applying International Law in the Syrian crisis
Wilkes also warned against the division of the Syrian state if Geneva did not go ahead
The appointment comes in preparation for a general meeting of the Damascus Declaration for the diaspora
Tohmeh admits there are many obstacles to overcome
Was Washington convinced by Moscow that the military exposure and defeat of President Bashar al-Assad’s opponents will push them to practice realism and accept the best possible option
Toumeh says the opposition faces an ideological challenge to convince many who joined Al-Qaeda to leave the group
Ford reportedly said the opposition should work on winning American public opinion
Tensions were running high between the two men after two days of meetings on joining the Geneva II conference and the inclusion of the Kurds in the Coalition
The coalition agreed to take part in the conference on the basis of a transfer of power to a transitional ruling authority with full powers,
Secretary General of the Coalition expected to ask for austerity in the Coalition’s financial dealings
Envoy says the sooner the better for positive results
As usual, the regime will not let people enjoy happy events, such as the release of Tal
