The Syria peace talks in Geneva have opened with bitter accusations from each side over the ongoing conflict which has cost more than 100,000 lives.
The Syrian National Coalition have confirmed that they will be attending January’s peace talks in Geneva, but they are not optimistic about the outcome unless Assad agrees to concede power.
Foreign secretary William Hague has urged Syrian rebels not to boycott the upcoming Geneva II talks in order to find some pathway to peace in the war-torn country.
Many opposition leaders have praised women for their role in the uprising against the Assad regime. But women remain marginalized in opposition politics, portending an uncertain future for female participation in the post-conflict Syrian political sphere.