Michel Kilo on Syrian Christians and the Revolution
Al-Arabi al-Jadid
May 5, 2014
The revolution did not do enough to maintain the support of the Christians
The revolution did not do enough to maintain the support of the Christians
Chechen jihadists have been fighting in Syria since 2012 with direct clerical guidance and indirect involvement by a number of intelligence agencies
The UN’s failure to hold the Assad regime accountable negates its purpose and raises doubts about the role of the UN organizations and the world’s active players
On the failure of Arab countries claiming to be at the forefront of enlightenment and of the fight against Israel
Labor Day comes this year while Syria is still facing a vicious global war and conspiracies led by the US, Israel, and western governments and the Arab petro-dollar states
Asharq Al-Awsat speaks with the president of Syria’s largest opposition group
Commander says ISIS is using young and vulnerable young men
Foreign Ministry says attacks against civilians have increased
Workers demonstrated on the occasion of Labor Day
Sensitivities heightened as refugees add to burdens placed on government-held area
The Syrian Government is targeting Turkish companies accused of “harming the Syrian economy.”
Agreement reached through direct communication with all parties involved
Flehan apologized for any failures
The participants expressed their adherence to national unity and rejection of foreign interference
The Baghdad International Highway provides a vital route for supplies to Bashar Assad’s forces
The Dean of Marketing and Management Studies Centre at the European University in Damascus has allegedly imposed unacceptable fees on students for certificates
Thousands of people who fled Syria illegally will not be able to vote
British counter-terrorism officials have started a national campaign targeting women, which is aimed at raising awareness of the risks of visiting Syria, even for those who just wish to assist with humanitarian projects
Syria’s armed rebellion has undergone visible consolidation both in the field and at the command level since September 2013. Long overdue, this is a highly positive development. Still, it is unlikely to be enough to best the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. While the armed rebellion is far from being defeated, it has plateaued, both militarily and politically.
Activists say Hezbollah officials refused to free the hostages until eight corpses are returned
