“I forgive Muslims whom [have] done me wrong and I ask God to forgive me and I ask you to forgive me and forgive my comrades and brothers”
Foreign ministry says Saudi Arabia and Turkey must be held to account for their role in killing innocent civilians including women and children
Foreign ministry source says Damascus condemns plans by Oslo to send 60 troops to Jordan to train Syrian fighters against ISIS
AFP reports dozens of families fleeing their homes in the eastern Bustan al-Qasr district following heavy bombardment in recent days
Moscow says it aims to extend ceasefire truce to the northern city of Aleppo after a week of escalating violence in the rebel-held area
Opposition spokesman says Russia’s support for the Assad regime’s campaign against Aleppo is proof that it does not want a political solution to the crisis
Coalition president calls on friendly nations to take concrete action to end the Assad regime’s brutal offensive on Aleppo
Syrian refugees who arrived in Hatay in April 2011 will be eligible to apply for Turkish citizenship this week
EU parliamentarians appeal for European governments to commence dropping humanitarian aid in hard to reach areas as hostilities between warring parties intensify
World leaders deny opposition figure opportunity to meet in French capital to discuss the collapse of the internationally-backed cessation of hostilities
Opposition sources spoke of another American veto which blocked Turkey from sending in a thousand Ahrar ash-Sham fighters to north Aleppo to fight ISIS
Greek police fire tear gas into crowds of demonstrators following claims by refugees that children were abused inside the island’s camp for minors
Syrian president tells visiting US senator that the fight against terrorism must also focus on combating extremist mentality alongside any military effort
Opposition leader warns of pending humanitarian crisis in a number of Syrian provinces, especially Aleppo, as signs suggest regime forces are preparing for a large scale offensive
“The severe breaches by the regime and its allies of the truce confirm their desire to derail the political process and evade its obligations,” opposition figure announces
US senator meets with Syria’s grand mufti and visits center for displaced people on three-day visit to Damascus
Russian deputy foreign minister says stalled talks are expected to recommence in May, Russian media reports
Despite the HNC’s decision to withdraw from the Syrian-Syrian negotiations, the unanimous decision to suspend the talks after internal debate is clear evidence of the birth of a democratic process, and a real source of hope
Large numbers of refugees have become disillusioned with the promise of a “new life” in Europe, as many struggle with employment and language issues, drug abuse and a sense of purpose in their host countries
Opposition movement announces its intention to end its support for the HNC following its withdrawal from the Geneva negotiations last week
