Syria peace conference opens, divided over Assad
Calling the challenges ahead great but not insurmountable, UN's Ban calls for immediate access for aid to areas under siege
Lavrov says conference must end to "tragic conflict", Iran should be consulted
SYRIA-CRISIS/LAVROV (URGENT):Lavrov says conference must end to "tragic conflict", Iran should be consulted
Syria peace conference opens in Switzerland
Present at the talks are delegations from the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Syrian exile opposition groups as well as the United Nations, United States and Russia
Syria Peace Talks: ActionAid available for interviews
ActionAid is available for interviews from Jordan and London on the humanitarian impact of the Syria peace talks taking starting Wednesday 22 January.