Syrian opposition group demands central role at unity talks
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The head of Syria's main opposition group abroad said on Tuesday it should retain a "central role" in any unified front against President Bashar al-Assad, possibly complicating unity efforts among the Syrian leader's opponents.
Factions in the Syrian National Council (SNC) are jostling for influence before talks in Qatar on Thursday on uniting exile opposition groups with rebels fighting in Syria, in a drive to gain international support and arms to pursue the struggle. (Reuters)
