U.S. announces first ground troops in Syria aims at IS defeat
The United States pledges up to 50 special operations troops to aid Kurdish and Arab forces in northern Syria as diplomats in Vienna launch a broad peace effort toward Assad's departure. Russia and Iran back the diplomatic push while the ground force will not man front lines or call in airstrikes. The move follows intense bombing that has not halted IS gains amid a Syrian civil war that has killed over 250,000 people.
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Khatib Walks Out At Dinner Denouncing Syria Deal Makers
In April 2013 Ahmed Moaz Khatib refused to eat at a Friends of Syria dinner in Istanbul accusing negotiators of selling out Syrians. He resigned on the spot, a blow to U.S. efforts to find reliable partners as Vienna talks begin with no Syrian participation. The summit excludes both Assad regime and opposition, highlighting doubts on implementing any agreement.
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