The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria says Russia's decision to withdraw forces from the war-torn country could help with the outcome of peace talks in Switzerland.
Staffan de Mistura calls the move "significant" and says he hopes it will help move indirect talks between the Syrian government and the main opposition bloc.
Meanwhle, members from within Australia's Assyrian community have criticised the federal government, saying it's taking too long to resettle refugees from Syria and Iraq.
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