03/07/2012 13:11
Syrian opposition to boycott Cairo conference
Syria's main exiled opposition groups met in Cairo Monday to try to forge a common vision for a political transition in Syria after criticising a blueprint agreed by the major powers last week in a compromise with China and Russia, the Independence reports.
Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi, who chaired the meeting attended by around 250 opposition figures, urged opposition groups to "unite".
The Arab League chief also stressed the need for "a pluralist democratic system that does not discriminate between Syrians".
Nasser al-Qudwa, the deputy to UN-Arab League peace envoy Kofi Annan, echoed Arabi's call.
He urged the opposition to "unify your vision and your performance."