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Reuters: Syrian opposition says ready for Geneva talks, but Assad must go

Published Feb. 19, 2017 at 5:32 pm

A picture shows destruction in the former rebel-held Sukkari district in the northern city of Aleppo on Dec. 23, 2016 after Syrian government forces retook control of the whole embattled city.

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MUNICH — The Syrian opposition is fully committed to peace talks in Geneva on Feb. 23, a senior official said on Sunday, adding the talks would need to pave the way for a political transition.

“We are fully committed for the Geneva talks,” Syrian National Coalition President Anas al-Abdah told delegates at the Munich Security Conference. “We cannot address the profound security threats … while Assad remains in power,” he said.