LIVE: Syrian opposition spokesperson to give statement regarding progress of Syrian talks

The representatives of Syria’s main opposition group are expected to give a press briefing in Geneva on Wednesday, February 3, on the “Intra-Syrian” peace talks that began in the Swiss capital late last week. The intra-Syrian negotiations are aimed at ultimately ending the five-year conflict in Syria, with the initial implementation of a ceasefire, an increase in first aid to civilians and the establishment of a broad opposition against the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL), all on the