“The outgoing leader of Syria’s main opposition coalition Moaz al-Khatib has put forward a detailed plan for the transition of power. Mr Khatib’s proposal comes as opposition delegates begin three days of key talks in Istanbul. The proposal stipulates that President Bashar al-Assad must leave office, a demand likely to be rejected by Mr Assad and his key backer, Russia. The UN estimates at least 80,000 people have died in the uprising so far.”
Source: BBC News – Syria opposition leader suggests transition plan
