Syrian government will not join peace talks on Monday: UN envoy

The sun sets over Aleppo as seen from rebel-held part of the city (Reuters)

United Nations: The Syrian government has not yet confirmed that it will attend talks aimed at ending the war and will not head to Geneva on Monday, the UN envoy said.

"Last night, we received a message that the government would not travel to Geneva today," Staffan de Mistura told the Security Council.