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
Assad’s top aide tells journalists that Russia’s air force has fulfilled all its objectives inside Syria
Opposition spokesman says Syrians deserve to be alleviated from years of suffering “under the crimes of the Assad regime”
Armed opposition groups in northern province combine forces under banner of ‘Division 99’
Main political opposition denounces Sunday’s bombing in the Turkish capital which claimed at least 37 lives
Backers tell regime and opposition delegations to negotiate about “material issues” as Damascus and Moscow struggle to see eye to eye on a range of matters
Members of the Syrian opposition delegation arrive in Switzerland on Saturday ahead of second round of UN-backed peace talks
Previously a popular area for Lebanese and Palestinian migrants, with the recent flow of Syrians to the capital, Sonnenallee now resembles a pastiche of various major cities from the Levant
Foreign minster says topic is a “red line,” adding government delegation will not have dialogue with any side to discuss the future of Assad
Foreign minister says government delegation will kick off talks by meeting with UN envoy de Mistura on Monday
Despite carrying the required documents in order to cross, Syrians continue to be delayed, refused entry and abused by Lebanese officials stationed on the border
Cessation of hostilities an important step towards intra-Syrian political settlement, Russian president tells Greek PM
Leaked membership applications reveal private information of Islamic State recruits including real names and occupation preferences
