Russian and Egyptian foreign ministers speak about boosting cooperation between the two countries
Despite the implementation of the “four cities” agreement, it is not possible to compare — in any sense at all — the siege of Zabadani and Madaya which are under opposition control, and the siege of Kefraya and Foua which are under the control of the regime and its militias
19-year-old Kassem Shamkha killed while repulsing an attack by gunmen in western Aleppo, according to source close to Hezbollah
Source claims Syrian intelligence responsible for forming the 27,000 strong force in the country’s south
Russian security source confirms Admiral Grigorovich frigate en route to support fleet in the Mediterranean
Turkey hosts the largest number of Syrian refugees in the world, around 3 million, and has so far spent more than $12bn on their Syrian guests
Bashar al-Assad told Serbian newspaper Politika the US’ “secret collaboration with terrorists is the reason why all attempts at a ceasefire and political transition in Syria have so far failed.” Following is the full text of the interview as published by SANA, the official news agency.
“It’s not pressure that created the problem — it’s the intellectual cultivation and the mentors who were raised by the teachers of Al-Qaeda and the Wahhabi ideology… This is the fruits of decades of sectarian broadcasts and miseducation.”
New law will substitute for the “foundlings” law, as the government moves to substitute the term for children of “unknown parentage” in an effort to reduce stigma
Top general confirms Russian and Syrian forces have offered to open corridors out of the besieged city for civilians and militants to leave
More than 12,000 square km of territory has been liberated from terrorist control due to Russian and Syrian forces, Russian defense minster claims
The issue that is difficult to find a clear explanation for so far is the reduction in the intensity of the bombardment. Is there something threatening the Russian aircraft? Or is Putin sending a message to the Iranians after the dispute that erupted between them that they will lose without his support?
27-year-old wife and children of a Syrian refugee found dead in apartment in southern Danish city of Aabenraa
“Committee believes it is necessary to revive the truce once more in Aleppo and elsewhere and remove the fighters of Jabhat Fateh al-Sham and permit international organizations to enter the eastern districts, and to bring out wounded and sick and treat them”
Coalition’s secretary-general criticizes UN envoy for remarks in which he hinted at possible war crimes from FSA and rebel fighters
One of the most likely reason’s for Russia’s announcement to halt raids on Aleppo may be that Moscow has begun to sense the weight of international pressure upon it, and has begun to resent the situation of international embarrassment which the developments in Aleppo have caused
Russian foreign minster says US has proven it has no desire to separate so-called moderate opposition from Al-Qaeda-linked groups
Former Al-Qaeda-linked group affirms new offensive by coalition of Islamist and FSA-affiliated fighters will break the regime’s siege of Aleppo’s eastern neighborhoods
Center provides lectures and workshops about various skills, as well as education on early marriage, breast feeding and other issues related to women’s health
Director of criminal security calls on Syrians to remain skeptical of reports on social media pages regarding theft and prostitution in the capital
