Groups Face Major Hurdles in Syria Talks

As the United Nations prepares to launch talks on a political transition in Syria, some key questions remain -- including the future role of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the ability of Syria's moderate opposition to function as a cohesive unit. There are also questions about Syria's commitment to negotiations, after an airstrike killed the head of a rebel group that took part in a recent opposition meeting. VOA State Department correspondent Pam Dockins has the story.

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