Following the opposition’s downing of a Syrian plane, Russian and Syrian jets retaliated through air raids in Idleb, killing and wounding many Syrian citizens
The recent repositioning of Paris vis-à-vis the Syrian crisis toward viewing the regime as a solution to an end of terrorism comes as right-wing movements across the globe dominate the political stage
The government delegation stresses that the peace talks’ achievement was an agreement on the agenda, which now includes counterterrorism as the fourth main point, state media reports
Military aircraft carrying out reconnaissance mission near Turkish border goes off radar, state news agency reports.
The opposition delegation in Geneva thoroughly discussed the question of political transition with the U.N. special envoy, while reiterating commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms
The Manbij Military Council, an ally of the US-backed SDF, agrees to hand over villages on the front line with the Turkish army to Syrian border guards as Turkish army captures al-Bab and advances towards Manbij
Hanadi, a refugee, relates the story of how she suddenly found herself in regime detention centers where she faced brutal interrogation, torture, and a sham trial
A new report on the 2016 Aleppo atrocities uses conclusive evidence from witnesses and satellite images to prove Syrian regime’s brutal strategies against civilians were war crimes
FSA forces clash with SDF over control of villages in al-Bab and advance further towards Manbij hours after Turkey greenlights them
The latest Astana talks mark a regression from the first round as the US returns to the scene, spurring a series of regional and international developments which undermine earlier achievements
Steifo, opposition delegation member, repeatedly called for strictly sticking to the negotiations timetable to avoid the fiasco of previous round of talks
A French delegation visiting Syria addressed Syrian students on the importance of France restoring cultural ties with Syria, official state media reports
The Syrian regime forces scored a major gain against ISIS militants in the eastern countryside of Aleppo, while the negotiations at Geneva continue as Russia and US talk of plans for establishment of safe zones
The refugees who streamed out of the ravaged city of Aleppo on buses towards an unknown future have found cold shelters elsewhere in the country, yet their hopes to return home stay as strong as ever
Although almost everyone cooperated with the Russian project, including Turkey, Gulf countries, and the Trump administration, this wasn’t enough
Syrian government delegation and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gatilov agree on the need to prioritize fighting terrorism at Geneva
Syrian lead opposition negotiator Nasr al-Hariri told reporters that the regime’s proposal for a national unity government during the political transition phase is not backed by any previous UN resolutions
The international body, along with its influence, has been compromised by the Russian veto which on several occasions stood to thwart any attempt at salvaging Syria today
Around 19,000 Syrians are attending universities in Turkey while 200,000 others are enrolled in Turkish schools, according to Turkey’s Education Ministry which says that all Syrians will be integrated into the country’s education system
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said that the draft resolution put forward by Western countries to impose sanctions on Syria was unacceptable to Russia and violates the presumption of innocence
