A major Syrian opposition grouping was still awaiting clarifications from the United Nations Thursday as it met for a third day on participation in UN-brokered peace talks to begin within 24 hours, AFP reports.
The Saudi-based High Negotiations Committee insists it must be the sole opposition delegation at the talks and has requested more information after the United Nations issued invitations to other regime opponents.
The HNC had still not received a reply from UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura, a day before talks are to start in Geneva. The Geneva talks have been delayed since Monday over who will represent the opposition.