Syria peace talks set for Jan. 22 in Geneva - UN | Reuters. GENEVA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - An international peace conference aimed at ending Syria's civil war will be held on Jan. 22, the first face-to-face talks between the government of President Bashar al-Assad and rebels seeking to overthrow him, the United Nations said.

UPDATE 2-Syria peace talks set for Jan. 22 in Geneva - UN | Reuters: "The United Nations is hoping for a peaceful transition in Syria, building on an agreement between world powers reached in June last year. The deal calls for the warring sides to agree to set up a transitional governing body with full executive powers, including over military and security entities."

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