U.S. Said to Push Syrian Opposition Group to Attend Rome Meeting
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The U.S. is urging Syria’s political opposition to reverse a decision to boycott an international meeting in Rome, where the U.S. and allies will meet Feb. 28 to discuss support for those fighting the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
The Syrian Opposition Council announced its decision Feb. 22 to protest the international community’s “shameful” position on violence that has wracked the country for almost two years, leaving almost 70,000 people dead. The SOC, an umbrella group, also canceled planned visits to the U.S. and Russia.