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War of Words at Syria Peace Talks

The Syrian government negotiator denounces ‘provocative’ comments at the start of talks

The Syrian government's lead negotiator has denounced what he called his rebel counterpart's "provocative" comments at the start of peace talks in Astana. Bashar Jaafari said Mohammed Alloush had acted in a way "removed from diplomacy" at the indirect negotiations convened by Russia, Iran and Turkey. Mr Alloush described the Syrian government as a "terrorist entity".

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Tue 24 Jan 201703:06GMT

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  • Tue 24 Jan 201703:06GMT