Syria: Divided rebel groups, fighting for power even among their own ranks, could be one of the major obstacles in the way of the UN-backed peace initiative

he UN envoy to Syria has warned his peace plan is the last chance for the country to avoid civil war. Kofi Annan also accused Damascus of failing to halt violence, despite it being nearly a month since the nationwide truce was imposed. RT's Gayane Chichakyan has the details of Syria's response Meanwhile, Washington's declared it's stepping up non-lethal aid to the Syrian opposition. Dr Younes Abou-youb from Columbia University says the divided rebel groups, fighting for power even among their own ranks, could be one of the major obstacles in the way of the UN-backed peace initiative.