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January 2017

Jaish al-Ahrar: A New Crisis Threatens to Split Ahrar al-Sham

The announcement of a new army formed from the powerful Ahrar al-Sham group is seen by some members as proof of division within its ranks, despite assurances that the new faction will remain integrated

Abdah, Hijab Arrive in Doha for Talks on Developments in Syria

Syrian opposition leaders meet with Qatari foreign minister to discuss the political and military situation, including the Assad regime’s assault on villages in the Barada valley outside Damascus

Russia in the Syrian Conflict: From Participant to Referee?

Russia’s acknowledgment of the armed opposition is one of the requirements of profiting politically from the victory in Aleppo. This means that transforming the military victory into a political settlement requires recognizing the enemy before sitting with him and agreeing to a solution to the conflict.

Damascus: Waiting for Water and Searching for Gas

Residents in the capital are enduring long waits to obtain essential amenities like water and gas amid shortages that have created a culture of profiteering