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
Head of government negotiating delegation says he sensed an “understanding” from the UN team regarding Syria’s concerns for state-backed terrorism
Documents include detailed information on over 300 fighters, a large number of whom are multilingual and boast previous military experience in numerous foreign armies
Health services and foodstuffs, including baby food, provided to families forcibly evicted from besieged towns in the country’s north-east
Algerian minister Abdelkader Messahel offers words of support for Syria in combating terrorism and achieving national reconciliations on rare trip to Syrian capital
Merkel described Turkey’s issuing work permits for Syrian refugees as a “very brave step”
Strikes on Aleppo city and Damascus countryside kill dozens including women and children as peace talks in Geneva come to a halt
General coordinator of the opposition’s negotiating delegation to Geneva hits out at de Mistura after UN envoy labels HNC withdrawal a political act
It is known to skeptics that the Alawite is controlled by a necessity or destiny he cannot help, and is haunted by it if he budges one iota from it. While the necessity of class opens a place for one who “betrays his class,” the necessity of sectarianism has ruled out the presence of an Alawite who “betrays his sect”
Information minister says recent spate of attacks targeting civilians is the result of confusion among terrorists due to recent defeats
Conservative European politicians meet with parliament speaker Laham in Damascus to discuss anti-terrorism cooperation and ending Western sanctions on Syria
Syrian activists accuse Tehran of deliberately starting fire in UNESCO-listed site in an attempt to force out locals from around the Umayyad Mosque
“Progress” in Damascus’ position following its acceptance of a “political transition” with its talk of forming an “expanded government”, in contrast to the HNC’s rigidity in clinging to the formation of a “transitional body” as the starting point for a political transition
Missing Alawite dissident was a threat to the Assad regime due to his popularity and efforts to push forward a political solution, wife tells Zaman al-Wasl
