Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Syria rebels ‘suspend’ participation in Astana peace talks
Syrian rebels say they are suspending their participation as a latest round of peace talks began in Kazakhstan, with the warring sides set to discuss a plan to create safe zones.
“The rebel delegation is suspending the meetings because of the violent airstrikes on civilians. The suspension will continue until shelling stops across all Syria,” a rebel source in the Kazakh capital Astana tells AFP.
Syrian government and rebel delegations gather for the start of a fourth round of talks sponsored by regime backers Russia and Iran and opposition supporter Turkey.
The latest round of negotiations begins with a series of bilateral meetings and was set to focus on a Russian plan to establish “de-escalation zones” around the war-torn country.
— AFP
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here