Splits in Syrian opposition coalition ahead of vote
The Syrian National Coalition is likely to vote ‘yes’ to attend Geneva II, but it could prompt a splinter within the group.
ISTANBUL — A day of fierce debates is in store for the Syrian National Coalition on Friday (Jan. 17), with members still divided over whether or not to attend the Geneva II talks that start Jan. 22.
US Secretary of State John Kerry again urged a “positive vote” from the coalition, reiterating that “the Geneva peace conference is not the end but rather the beginning, the launch of a process, a process that is the best opportunity for the opposition to achieve the goals of the Syrian people and the revolution.”
