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May 30, 2013

Both Sides of Syrian Conflict Entrench Positions Ahead of Global Talks 
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Both sides of Syria's armed conflict are casting doubt on the likelihood
of international talks planned by the United States and Russia for the
coming weeks. On Wednesday, the Syrian government said President Bashar
al-Assad will remain in office until next year's elections and could
seek another term. Opposition leaders, meanwhile, said it would
condition talks on a process to ensure Assad's departure. Meeting in
Turkey, the Syrian Coalition has also failed to decide whether it is
even willing to attend the planned global conference in Geneva and who
it would send to take part.

 

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