Putin wins backing from Iran, Turkey for new Syria peace push
Syrian opposition groups, meeting in Saudi Arabia to seek a unified position ahead of peace talks, decided to stick to their demand that Assad leave power.
Wed Nov 22 2017
Syria army, opposition confirm nationwide truce
The agreement was announced earlier by Russian President Vladimir Putin who said the Syrian regime and "main forces of the armed opposition" had signed on.
Thu Dec 29 2016
Syria peace talks derailed as opposition stays away
The Syrian opposition said it will not attend peace talks due to begin in Geneva on Friday, derailing the first attempt in two years to hold negotiations aimed at ending the five-year-long war.
Fri Jan 29 2016
Syrian opposition leader to end six-month term
Syrian opposition chief Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib, who surprised everyone by resigning his post, will complete his six-month term before stepping down, a US official said Thursday.
Thu Mar 28 2013
US backs Syrian opposition leader's call for talks
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad should seize an opening for dialogue to end the conflict, says US official State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland.
Mon Feb 04 2013
Divided Syrian opposition faces feuds over leaders
Syria's anti-regime camp will wrangle over reorganising its ranks, as the US pushes a proposal to create a new leadership body.
Sun Nov 04 2012