BBC: Syrian opposition seeks unified front at Riyadh conference
Syria's disparate political and armed opposition factions are coming together in Saudi Arabia for a conference aimed at pursuing peace talks.
Representatives will attempt to agree a common position from which to negotiate with the government of Bashar al-Assad.
It is the first time most of the main rebel groups have been involved in peace moves since the conflict began.
World powers want peace talks between a unified opposition delegation and the government to start next month.
WNU Editor: The groups that are not present in these talks include the Syrian government, al-Nusra and other Al Qaeda/extremist groups, The Islamic State, and the Kurds. In short .... the groups that are involved in much of the fighting will not be present. My prediction .... this Saudi attempt to unify at least some of the Sunni rebel groups is going to end in dismal failure.
More News On Syrian Opposition Groups Meeting In Saudi Arabia
Syrian opposition in Riyadh for difficult unity talks -- AFP
Syria's fractured opposition seeks elusive unity against Assad -- Reuters
Syria negotiations start today in Saudi capital Riyadh -- Ahram Online
Anti-ISIS Syrian Rebels Peace Talks In Saudi Arabia? Group Fighting Assad To Meet, Angering Iran -- IBTimes
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