Activists say regime authorities are turning a blind eye to scams which families of prisoners are subjected to by “brokers” and their mediators
Loyalist militias clash with Syrian opposition factions with the intention of dragging them into an open battle to break the cease-fire
Activist says most young men join the radical group hoping for positions in services which are granted broad security powers and attractive salaries
Scores of Syrian nationals remain stuck inside Kuwaiti airports after being accused of forging passports, according to sources
Militants attack border city of Tal Abyad with heavy shelling from inside Turkey, Russian military source announces
Residents of the northern Damascus suburb continue to face relentless siege by regime forces as new “cessation of hostilities” is brokered by Syria and world powers
Election committee head says large candidate numbers signal a positive sign for voters as deadline for applications draws to a close
Member of the influential Baqara tribe killed by the hard-line group on charges of collaboration with Kurdish YPG forces
The deal seen as “the first step in the right direction” to bring the bloody conflict in Syria to a halt
The armed opposition’s acceptance of the ceasefire could open a wide door for Nusra and ISIS to bring a large number of fighters into their ranks, as the two strike religious chords with “feelings of injustice” and portraying themselves as the “only two parties” in Syria standing against Assad, Russia and their allied militias
Forces issue statement saying group’s leaders have reviewed the truce deal and consider it a positive step towards a peaceful political solution
Syrian presidential adviser tells reporters in the Russian capital that Washington’s stance on terrorism “should be clear as the Russians'”
Field source says army targeted ISIS positions in Khanaser after militants infiltrated the northern town earlier this week
Kurdish security forces deny entry to dozens of displaced families in Ras al-Ayn and nearby districts, local activists claim
Committee publishes telephone and fax numbers on its website ahead of parliamentary elections in April
The majority of respondents, which amounts to 67.6%, said there is one or more particular sect that benefits from the political authority than others. Nearly all respondents referred to the Alawites and Shiites
Political opposition remains doubtful over success of truce deal as key phrases still require clarification, such as the exclusion of “terrorist organizations” in being targeted
Each month the court of arbitration receives an average of 50 cases and the feedback is very positive
Deadly strikes targeted “what remained of the al-Hayat market in the town,” according to local social media
Kremlin responds to Syrian president’s decision to fast-track election date prior to restarting peace talks in Geneva Thursday
