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
Hannah Lucinda Smith Looks back at Syria in 2013 and the human face of the conflict
For the third year running, the crisis deprives Christmas’ glamour in all provinces and the Grotto of Nativity was decorated with photos of martyrs as well as the churches confined to prayers only
The little girl appears to have made it to Sweden
Fabius says the the only solution is to leave out Assad and have the terrorists
Haytham Manna says Rajaa Nasser was arrested in Baramkeh
Mikdad says it won’t be difficult for Syrians to reach and agreement to end violence and stop the bloodshed
The party that entertains the illusion of winning through negotiations is certain to emerge as loser
Foreign Minister says rebels targeting humanitarian relief
