the syrian civil war has killed more than 130,000 people and displaced millions. the leading rebel group today finally agreed to sit down and talk peace. it will be the first face to face meeting between the assad regime and the syrian national coalition since the war broke out. we have the latest from istanbul. it was a vote that ripped the syrian national coalition apart. members pulled out, more committed to resign after it. after days of discussion the umbrella government voted yes to going to switzerland to take part in talks with a delegation from the assad regime. after the vote the president of the coalition addressed the syrian people. we have travelled a hard road and you made sacrifices for your freedom and we have reached a critical point that we ll cross together. we are termed to end the suffering that the syrian regime imposed on you. because a decision was so divisive discussions and consultation ran overnight, including members of moderate rebel group
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