Syrian opposition says UN must take firmer stance towards Syria to end stand-off – The National

Syrian opposition says UN must take firmer stance towards Syria to end stand-off – The National

The UN must take a “firmer stance” and become “less diplomatic” when dealing with the Syrian regime to end the crisis, an opposition spokesman told The National, as constitutional talks kicked off in Geneva this week.

Syria's crisis, which has left half a million people dead, devastated cities and drawn in other countries and extremist groups, entered its twelfth year this month.

The regime's key supporters have been Russia and Iran while Turkey and other Arab states have backed the opposition to a certain degree during the conflict.