“I was afraid the regime forces would discover the truth and arrest me, but I never expected to be held captive by Islamist rebels for over 17 days … I was sure I was going to die”
Bassel Khartabil, in undisclosed location, may face death sentence
Strikes target Mayadin, Al-Bukamal, Al-Mohassan and areas surrounding Deir-ez-Zor military air base, activists report
Shamiya Front fighters recapture villages of Harajleh and Dalha along the Turkish border, group’s leader announces
Main political opposition warns the situation on the ground may deteriorate in favor of regime forces if friendly forces fail to support Syrian rebels
Calls by national and youth forces to resist military conscription reflects the growing national sentiment in all Syrian provinces, says Coalition
President Bashar al-Assad tells Chinese Phoenix TV that you cannot take any concrete political step before defeating terrorism, because this is the biggest obstacle, and this is the prime concern to every Syrian. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA, the regime’s official news agency
These talks have exhibited these countries’ clear abandonment of their responsibility to protect Syrian civilians and maintain the security and integrity of the members of the international community
Opposition fighters try counter the attacking forces after regime army seizes several strategic hills along Syria’s northwestern coast
15-day cease fire follows calls for an end to fighting by world powers at recent talks in Vienna
Three-week siege claims the lives of hundreds and sees the destruction of over 1,000 homes near the Syrian capital, local relief office reports
President Assad gave Italian TV channel RAI UNO an interview. Following is the full text, as published by SANA, the Syrian official news agency
President Assad told the French Magazine Valeurs Actuelles Thursday that you cannot fight terrorism while you follow or pursue the wrong policies that support terrorism directly or indirectly. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA.
At least three children injured, including one girl in critical condition, after air raids targeted a Syrian refugee camp near the Lebanese border town
State general budget for 2016 set at 1.9 trillion Syrian pounds, an increase of 27 percent
Islamist alliance responsible for capturing large swathes of Idleb province in March urges rebels to unite under a single command
Syria’s Foreign Ministry declares solidarity with Russia’s people and leadership after the downing of a passenger jet over the Sinai Peninsula last month
Upcoming Riyadh Conference aims at forming a unified command to negotiate the details of a transitional governing body responsible for overseeing elections in Syria
Around 15 rebel factions merge with rebel alliance after SDF forces seize al-Hol in the eastern countryside of Hassakeh last week
Representatives from both countries meet to discuss boosting of trade, investment, economic and industrial cooperation
