Opinion: Confronting Russia with Safe Zones
Salman Aldosary for Asharq al-Awsat
October 8, 2015
But does this almost Hollywood-style Russian intervention have an American director?
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But does this almost Hollywood-style Russian intervention have an American director?
Authorities must take quick action to launch foster campaign for over half a million Syrian orphans in Turkey, says writer Fuat Ugur
Rebels accuse Assad regime of using Egyptian military equipment against opposition fighters as Damascus denounces Turkey for “supporting terrorist groups”
No one has expected or demanded that every party should drop their weapons and forgo their means of pressure
“We open our hands to every Arab initiative. We say hello to those who knock on our door as we seek to stop the bloodshed,” Syria’s foreign minister tells Egyptian press
Moscow has been able to engineer a new language for the Security Council regarding Syrian affairs, and it has succeeded – largely because the United States has allowed it to succeed
Confrontations expected between Turkish forces and ISIS, as officials announce ground operations are likely to commence soon
Rebel group will cooperate with Turkish ground forces in the event of an offensive, says chairman
Pro-Assad supporters fleeing rebel fighters are refused entry to the regime-controlled Syrian coast
Damascus condemns recent attacks by Turkey as Ankara defends its escalation of military action inside Syrian territory
Syrian activists protest the murder of several Syrian refugees by Turkish military while attempting to illegally cross the border
Some American and European officials believe that the regime and its allies are leaking this kind of information to reduce pressure on it, and give the impression that ISIS is the only possible alternative
Syrians residing in Turkey permitted to return home to celebrate the breaking of Ramadan, according to news sources
Dozens of fighters withdraw from Pentagon training program in Turkey and Jordan after being forced to sign contract pledging not to attack Assad forces
Damascus condemns Turkey for its support of terrorists inside Syria, calling for UN action against Ankara
The unauthorized crossing of Turkey’s PM into Syrian territory is evidence of Ankara’s flagrant disregard for international law and the sovereignty of nations, claims Syrian deputy foreign minister
Ahmet Davutoglu crosses into Syria to visit the tomb of Suleyman Shah as approval ratings slump ahead of next month’s parliamentary elections
Demonstrations erupt in Turkey’s eastern region accusing Ankara of supporting terrorist organizations in Syria
New leaked reports reveals Syrian intelligence was responsible for a car bomb attack on the southern Turkish border town of Reyhanli in 2013
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