Assad Loyalists Left Reeling After Russia’s Unexpected Drawdown
Moscow’s decision to withdraw its forces from Syria has caught some regime supporters off guard as many relied on the Russian presence for their security and income
Moscow’s decision to withdraw its forces from Syria has caught some regime supporters off guard as many relied on the Russian presence for their security and income
Moscow says it will enforce ceasefire agreement unilaterally if US does not respond to a request for “focused discussions” on monitoring of truce in Syria
Decision prevents refugees returning to Syria through Lebanon if they are deemed to have arrived in Europe by an “unlawful” route
On the fifth anniversary of the Syrian revolution, Zaman al-Wasl examines what happened to the mosques and squares where the protests began
Information minister tells interviewers that opposition delegation to Geneva can only begin proper dialogue once it has broken free from foreign control
Humble humanitarian relief reaches Syrian areas in dire need of help
Moscow’s role in Syria was an attempt to draw attention to their strength following the fall of the Soviet Union, and therefore to their influential role at the head of the new world hierarchy
Damascus says attempts to undermine the territorial integrity of Syria and the unity of its people would be void of legal value
President Putin says Russia will maintain support for “legitimate Syrian government” with financial and military aid following announcement to withdraw forces
Coalition member says main opposition considers calls for Kurdish federalism a step toward partition and will lead to “endless tensions”
All4Syria speaks with the head of the Building the Syrian State movement on what Russia’s decision to leave Syria means for Assad and the region
Demonstrators mark five years since the start of the peaceful uprisings against President Assad in March 2011
Western diplomats say the Russian withdrawal came as a surprise, especially that no indicators were detected beforehand
Presidential aide says Moscow’s decision to scale back its forces is a “positive” step during television interview
Head of the Syrian government delegation says Wednesday’s talks with de Mistura touched on expanding the participation of opposition groups
As Syrians around the world commemorate half a decade of civil war, Al-Souria Net summarizes five of the demands revolutionaries inside and outside the country have continued to fight for since day one
Enab Baladi co-founder detained at Ataturk airport on return from London after receiving award for her work
Syria says presidents agreed to the military scale back in a phone call, adding Russia will continue to offer support in combating terrorism
Deputy foreign minister says Moscow’s decision to pull out from Syria was agreed upon as Russia’s objectives had largely been fulfilled
Political opposition figure says Moscow’s decision to begin withdrawing its forces is due to Syrians’ rejection of foreign intervention
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