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Syria opposition to attend Geneva talks

Saturday, 12 March 2016 5:24 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 12 March 2016 5:23 AM ]

Riyad Farid Hijab, the head of the Saudi-backed Syrian opposition High Negotiations Committee (HNC)

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