VOA: Syrian Rebels Say They Support Upcoming Peace Talks in Kazakhstan
Syrian rebel negotiators announced Saturday their support of Russia-Turkey brokered talks aimed at finding a political solution to the nearly six-year-long conflict in Syria, but they say a planned meeting this month in Kazakhstan should be seen only as a first step toward the resumption of the long-stalled U.N.-backed Geneva peace process.
The Syrian opposition's High Negotiations Committee, which has been shut out of the Russian-Turkish talks process, said in a statement that it backed a military delegation, which will attend the meeting in the Kazakh capital of Astana.
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Syrian War News Updates -- January 16, 2017
Syria's war: Rebel groups to attend Astana peace talks -- Al Jazeera
Syria Rebel Factions to Attend Russia, Turkey-Backed Talks -- AP
Syrian rebels to attend Astana peace talks -- The AFP
Syrian rebels agree to attend peace talks in Kazakhstan -- The Guardian
Syrian rebel groups say they will attend peace talks in Kazakhstan -- DW
Russian, Kazakh top diplomats discuss preparations for Astana peace talks -- TASS
Russia asks US to join Syrian peace talks -- RUDAW
Kerry urges Trump administration to attend Syria peace talks -- AP
IS launches new assault on besieged eastern city in Syria -- AP
'Islamic State' starts major offensive in eastern Syria -- DW
Islamic State attacks Syria's Deir al-Zor city, dozens dead: monitor -- Reuters
Daesh Terrorists Surround Deir ez-Zor Airbase in Syria - Reports -- Sputnik
Isis launches biggest attack in Syria for months, at least 30 dead in Deir ez-Zour -- International Business Times
Deadly clashes grip flashpoint area near Syria capital -- AFP
'Shelling kills civilians' in Syria's Wadi Barada area -- Al Jazeera
Syrian reconciliation official shot dead after leaving meeting with militants – state media -- RT
Obama’s parting thoughts on Syria, Israel -- The Hill
Obama doesn't regret 'red line' over Syria conflict -- AFP
Obama Adviser Susan Rice Cites Syrian War As Biggest Disappointment -- NPR
Russia's Deal With Turkey on Flights Over Syria is More Than Meets the Eye -- Sputnik
UN chiefs call for urgent access to get aid to people still under siege in Syria -- The Guardian
Humanitarian Officials Warn of Repeating Syria 'Tragedies' in 2017 -- ABC News
What's Behind Saudi Proposal to Join Fight in Syria, Iraq -- Sputnik
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The key news of the above list is the battle of Deir-er-zor. IS launched dozens of offensives in the past, but this time they penetrated the defensive lines deep, and actually cut the remained SAA areas into two, to the Airbase on the East, and a small land of urban area with a bit larger land of open desert area with some villages on the west. The situation is real bad for SAA, and without an imminent SAA offensive to break the siege, I have my doubt of how long the defence will stand. This battle is now on it's most critical state.
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