Syrian Refugees Say Nomination of Assad Dispels Hopes of Return
Aks al-Ser (Opposition website)
March 17, 2014
Refugees in Jordan describe the Geneva negotiations as “absurd”
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Refugees in Jordan describe the Geneva negotiations as “absurd”
Malas was arrested at the Syrian-Lebanese border on his way to Geneva
The shocking photograph was circulated globally
The Majalla speaks to Abdullah Anas
The military council had decided to replace Idrees because of “the difficulties faced by the Syrian revolution” in its battle with President Bashar al-Assad’s regime
Kerry urged the regime’s supporters to press for the creation of a transitional government and warned they would bear the responsibility
Mekdad says U.N. Chapter VII should be used against France, the U.S. and UK for supporting terrorism
Western officials are seeking concessions on the delivery of humanitarian aid
Syria’s armed conflict escalated even further in 2013 as the government intensified its attacks and began using increasingly deadly and indiscriminate weapons, culminating in a chemical weapons attack on the Damascus countryside on August 21
Reporters without Borders demands an immediate release of all journalists and others engaged in media work detained by the regime, ISIS or any other group in violation of their right to freedom of expression
Below is the speech of Assad’s Foreign Minister at the Geneva 2 talks as published by SANA, the official news agency
Adnan Abdulrazak writes for The Syrian Observer on the businessman who mediated between the Syrian regime and major superpowers
Assad appeared at ease, wearing a navy blue suit and smiling regularly throughout the 45-minute interview
Geneva II should pave way for interim governing body with executive powers
The source said the Coalition will decide whether to go to Geneva II on Saturday or Sunday
Official tells BBC that the allies said the group will lose credibility if they don’t attend
The front has been engaged in fierce battles against Al-Qaeda since Friday
Support for the President in fighting terror is hardening
The Mujahedeen Army has vowed to join the battle against ISIS
The group has long insisted that it refuses to negotiate until President Bashar al-Assad’s regime exits power
