Direct syrian talks yet to be agreed in astana

You're referring to the latest developments in the Syrian peace process!

Yes, the direct talks between the Syrian government and the opposition, which were expected to take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, have not yet been agreed upon. The talks were initially scheduled to start on October 30, but the two sides have been unable to reach an agreement on the format and composition of the talks.

The Syrian government, led by President Bashar al-Assad, has insisted that the talks should be held under the auspices of the United Nations, while the opposition, led by the Syrian National Coalition, has demanded that the talks be held without the presence of the UN or any other third party.

The opposition has also been pushing for the release of prisoners and the lifting of sieges on besieged areas, while the government has been insisting on the need to combat terrorism and maintain its control over the country.

The Astana talks were initially planned to be a follow-up to the previous rounds of talks held in Kazakhstan, which were brokered by Russia, Turkey, and Iran. The talks aimed to build on the progress made in previous rounds, including the establishment of de-escalation zones and the reduction of violence in some areas.

However, the latest developments suggest that the talks may not go ahead as planned, at least not in the immediate future. The Syrian government has accused the opposition of trying to sabotage the talks, while the opposition has accused the government of not being serious about finding a political solution to the conflict.

It remains to be seen whether the two sides will be able to overcome their differences and agree on a format for the talks. In the meantime, the conflict in Syria continues to rage on, with reports of ongoing fighting and human rights abuses.