UN Envoy Nudges Syrian Opposition to Talk Peace

After boycotting the start of indirect peace talks, representatives of the main Syrian opposition group have met with U.N. envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, in Geneva.  De Mistura left the informal meeting Sunday telling reporters he is “optimistic and determined” the opposition will join the peace process.  The proximity talks are meant to lay the groundwork for eventual direct negotiations. They got under way Friday with U.N. officials meeting only with members of a...

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