World powers raised hopes for the first face-to-face talks to end the Syrian civil war as the United Nations called the warring parties to the table.
Western-backed shadow government charged with administering rebel-held territory.
Hundreds of groups operate in Syria, often with local autonomy.
French bid is unlikely to win U.N. Security Council support.
Decision dealt a blow to Syria's main Western-backed opposition group operating from headquarters in Cairo.
The comments were in line with a forceful and confident message the regime has been sending in recent days, even as the international community attempts to launch a peace conference in Geneva.
The main Western-backed opposition bloc urged the E.U. to supply rebels with weapons.
Calls on five-nation summit in South Africa to help end civil war.
Attendance of opposition delegation at Qatar summit was a significant diplomatic boost for the forces fighting President Bashar Assad's regime.
A dual picture of Syria's rebellion is emerging: Fighters on the ground make advances, as the would-be opposition leadership falls into disarray.
