Laham Meets with Belarus Communist Party Delegation
Al-Baath (pro-government newspaper)
February 17, 2016
Parliament speaker welcomes delegation headed by leader of the Belorussian Communist Party on trip to Damascus
Parliament speaker welcomes delegation headed by leader of the Belorussian Communist Party on trip to Damascus
At least nine rebel groups unite under Hashim Al-Sheikh as Aleppo’s rebels face the risk of defeat from regime and Western-backed forces
Foreign minister says Syrian government has proven its honesty and sincerity about efforts to solve the crisis
Forces impose list of trading prices to prevent monopolization and exploitation resulting from the siege imposed on the city
Fighters from the armed group seize a number of buildings in the western outskirts of Kafrnaya on Monday
Turkey continues to help jihadists illegally enter Syrian territory to fortify the units of terrorist organizations, including Nusra Front and ISIS, Russia’s foreign ministry says
Officials explore new joint agreements, development of religious tourism and religious mission exchanges
Russian PM criticizes Riyadh for suggesting deployment of ground troops as diplomats call on Moscow, Damascus and Islamic countries to help extinguish fundamentalism
Head of the opposition negotiating delegation says the solution for the crisis in Syria lies in neutralizing foreign influences represented by Moscow and Tehran’s “hostile” operations
Assad says he backs peace talks but that negotiations do “not mean that we stop fighting terrorism”
Rebel commander says Russian strikes have displaced 10,000 people from Hama to the northern countryside of Homs
Ministry says Ankara’s actions have demonstrated the Turkish government’s violations of UNSC resolutions related to combating terrorism
High commissioner for human rights slams warring parties in Syria for their “horrendous acts” which have led to “shocking violations and abuses” committed on a daily basis
Militant group publishes documentary explaining events behind the two-month battle of “Allah Ghalib” in the suburb of Harasta last September
Activists launch hashtag in response to UN’s failure to provide the area with adequate medical equipment and supplies for civilians
Rebel formations reach agreement with Syrian Democratic Forces to allow the the group to enter villages in order to protect them from air strikes
Russian FM submits proposal to world powers to end fighting in Syria with the initiative expected to commence on March 1, if approved
Activists publish photos of infamous Palestinian refugee currently residing in Germany
UK reaffirms support for the Syrian Opposition’s Higher Negotiations Committee
Assad regime should be made to understand they cannot resolve the situation militarily or impose events in the field or the negotiating table, says head of opposition’s High Negotiations Committee
