The Smugglers Who Fuel ISIS
Asharq al-Awsat (London-based, Pan-Arab newsp
October 19, 2014
The jihadist group’s trade in crude is still booming despite coalition air strikes on its oil network
The jihadist group’s trade in crude is still booming despite coalition air strikes on its oil network
What the Palestinian refugees have faced escaping from Syria to Jordan is the clearest example of the inhospitality of the neighboring countries
Shortsighted policy results in ineffective airstrikes with no partner on the ground
Besma is just one of thousands of Syrian children caught up in the unforgiving conflict in her home country who have fled to Turkey
Why does Ankara refuse to play a decisive role and leave the area open to others —is it afraid of military involvement?
Local project uses art and drama to provide youngsters with respite from the effects of war
General Commission of the Coalition concluded its meetings late Wednesday night in Istanbul
Munther Khaddam says request by Syria envoy to open the Turkish border for volunteers to fight against ISIS was unusual
Foreign Ministry slams Turkey’s attempts to create a buffer zone inside Syria as a violation of the principles, goals and Charter of the U.N.
Two decisions by the government to increase the price of oil products and to allow imports from the private sector were taken only a few days after the bombing of most oil refineries handled by ISIS.
Airstrikes of the U.S.-led international coalition have proved ineffective in halting the terrorists’ advance
Laham slams world response to Syria’s warnings since the outset of the crisis about the spread of international takfiri terrorism
Deaths of Syrian children after receiving measles vaccinations was the result of a “mistake” by a non-governmental partner who mixed in a muscle relaxant meant for anesthesia
Jaafari says obscurantist ideology has imposed restrictions on women that contradict the constitutionally-ensured dignity and freedom Syrian women enjoyed for decades
Nusra said the priority will be for old men, women and children, with no further details about when or where the exchange will take place
The views and tendencies of the Brotherhood and its new alliance threaten the humble achievements of the Coalition
“The Assad regime will not fall and Assad is strong” and will stay in office, was the conviction of Ambassador Chevallier at the time
Ankara worries divisions between FSA factions may lead to problems domestically
Officers dismissed in response to the mounting demands by members of Alawite sect who took to the streets over a twin bombing at the elementary school
Laham says Syria could have routed terrorism completely had it not been for external support
