VOICED : Gobierno y oposicion sirios intercambian criticas en Ginebra

The UN is mediating peace talks between the Syrian regime and opposition, with Staffan de Mistura leading efforts. Despite optimism, challenges arise as the opposition demands humanitarian progress before formal talks. Meanwhile, violence continues, highlighted by an ISIS-claimed attack in Damascus.

What is the main goal of the United Nations in the context of the Syrian conflict?

• To deploy peacekeeping forces

• To provide humanitarian aid

• To facilitate negotiations between the regime and the opposition

• To impose sanctions on Syria

What was Staffan de Mistura's attitude towards the negotiations despite the initial criticisms?

• Optimistic

• Uncertain

• Indifferent

• Pessimistic

What reason did the Syrian regime give for questioning the opposition's seriousness?

• The opposition's demand for international intervention

• The opposition's late arrival to the conference

• The opposition's refusal to negotiate

• The opposition's lack of a clear agenda

What conditions did the opposition set before formally joining the peace talks?

• Recognition of their political party

• Financial aid and reconstruction support

• Immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of foreign troops

• Lifting of city sieges, stopping bombings, and releasing prisoners

What was the outcome of the Islamic State's attack near a Shia mosque in Damascus?

• At least 50 people were killed and 110 injured

• No casualties were reported

• The attack was thwarted by security forces

• The mosque was completely destroyed