Syrian government and opposition delegations have been meeting face-to-face again in the presence of international mediator Lakhdar Brahimi.<br /><br />Talks are expected to focus on the question of prisoners and those kidnapped in the conflict.<br /><br />The second session at the UN headquarters in Geneva follows Saturday’s discussions which the envoy said hade made progress in “half-steps”.<br /><br />Neither side is speaking to the other directly.<br /><br />The opposition is calling for the release of detainees. No details were given but it is thought they may focus on women and children.<br /><br />During the conflict the rebels have also claimed to have captured soldiers, but government delegates have said it would be a mistake to focus on individual issues.<br /><br />Saturday’s talks focused on trying to secure safe routes for aid to reach people in Homs.<br /><br />The Syrian National Coalition said afterwards that the city had been besieged for 10 months without food or medicine getting through.<br /><br />Government officials said the talks should cover all cities, not just Homs, with restoring safety and security the priorities.
