Inside Geneva: Potential and pitfalls for Syrian peace talks
This week, all eyes have been on a group of 150 people who arrived in Geneva. They’re there to try to work out the next steps for Syria, where war has raged for nearly a decade. In another “Inside Geneva” edition of our podcast, we’re asking whether these talks in Switzerland can lead to peace in Syria.
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Imogen Foulkes
Host Imogen Foulkes and analyst Daniel Warner joined representatives from peacebuilding institutions in Geneva to discuss the ins and outs of the gathering. Who is – or isn’t – invited to the Syria Constitutional CommitteeExternal link? What does that mean for a possible deal? And can there be lasting peace in Syria without justice for the atrocities committed during the war?
Could a Geneva meeting open the door to peace in Syria?
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Here’s a short guide to the first meeting of Syria’s Constitutional Committee in Geneva, aimed at mapping a political way forward for the country.
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What now for Syria?
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Millions have been displaced, hundreds of thousands killed, many regional powers have joined the fight, and Syria’s historic cities lie in ruins.
Swiss foreign minister sees Syrian peace within reach
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Switzerland, as the host state for Geneva’s peace process for Syria, supports the rapid establishment of a Syrian constitutional committee.
Swiss foreign minister meets UN special envoy to discuss Syria
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Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has called for a de-escalation in the violence in Syria and a political solution to resolve conflict.
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The first meeting of Syria's Constitutional Committee is due to take place in Geneva on October 30 to draft a new constitution.
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