Syrian feminist activist Roula Al-Roukbi says the persistent confusion surrounding the term “feminism” in Syrian society stems from decades of stereotypes, political repression, and the absence of open public debate.
Sharaa stressed that Syria stands ready to contribute to regional defense, al-Modon writes.
In a joint communication with French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa reaffirmed Syria’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding Lebanon’s stability, unity, and institutional integrity.
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, affirmed today that Syria’s adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention rises far above the realm of legal obligation, according to SANA.
Syria faces dozens of urgent priorities. Revisiting agrarian reform is not one of them, Samir Seifan writes.
Europe’s maneuver in Munich is not only about Syria — it is also a pointed message to Washington, Firas Faham writes in Syria TV.
Macron’s upcoming visit is more than symbolic. It reflects a strategic calculation that early economic engagement, combined with active mediation and a principled stance on accountability, can give France disproportionate influence in shaping Syria’s next phase.
Barrot’s visit comes on the heels of a January 31 phone call between Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa and French President Emmanuel Macron.
The French daily Le Monde has revealed that Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, played a decisive and central role in securing the ceasefire and political understanding between Syria’s transitional government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
The newly formed council comprises 35 members, including religious, social, and cultural figures. It will operate for an initial six-month trial period, subject to extension, under the authority of the President of the Islamic Ulama Council.
His name became inseparable from the 1982 Hama massacre, when regime forces crushed an Islamist uprising, al-Thawra writes.
Many analysts contend that the March Agreement has already lost much of its substance, Ultra Syria writes.
““We have all found ourselves in the same boat. Either we survive together or we sink together”
Axios also reported that Israel has proposed establishing buffer security zones south-west of Damascus and imposing a no-fly zone on Syrian aircraft near the border, in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from most territory it recently entered.
While courting external support is crucial to ending Syria’s isolation, this strategy has come at the expense of domestic affairs, Malek Wannous writes in Al-Modon.
The currency change has come without the level of national consultation that a decision of this magnitude requires, Wael Sawah argues.
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Both the capital and the SDF face mounting pressure from their respective patrons to reach political settlements that would finally close the eastern file and open the region to the international investment.
The delegation’s primary aim is to address longstanding bilateral issues and establish practical frameworks of cooperation, Syria TV writes.
The departure of Christians cannot be viewed as an internal matter alone. It signals the erosion of centuries-old cultural bridges between East and West, and the loss of a vital interlocutor in Syria’s intellectual, economic and diplomatic engagement with the wider world, Mohammed Berro writes.
Since 2020, French judicial authorities have persistently investigated the activities of this organisation
France’s caution in Syria should not be mistaken for a reversal of policy, but rather as a by-product of declining relevance in open arenas of competition, Syria TV writes.
Now owned by the Swiss multinational Holcim, Lafarge is charged with “financing terrorism” and “violating international sanctions.”
During his visit to Riyadh, Sharaa reportedly met with executives from Hilton, Accor, and Bombardier to explore opportunities in tourism and infrastructure.
Over the past ten months, since this new phase of governance began, the state’s approach to the foreign fighter dossier has become increasingly visible—marked by several key patterns:
French courts have issued a new international arrest warrant for the ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in connection with chemical attacks carried out in 2013, Ultra Syria writes.
Whether the Harem operation succeeds or spirals into wider conflict will be a crucial test for Sharaa’s leadership, Daraj argues.
A confidential source from the General Security Directorate told Ultra Syria that reconnaissance drones known as “Shaheen” were used overnight to track the leader of an armed group.
Tom Barrack announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria, framing it not as an act of charity but a strategic decision to catalyse the most significant reconstruction initiative since the Second World War, Syria TV writes.
Earlier on Tuesday, Syrian Defence Minister Lieutenant General Murhaf Abu Qasra also met Mazloum Abdi in Damascus, where the two agreed on a comprehensive ceasefire across all fronts.
An investigation by Mediapart revealed that SOS Chrétiens d’Orient had “dangerous ties” with pro-Assad militias.
The fall of Iraq’s Ba’athist regime in 2003, following the US-led invasion, foreshadowed the eventual collapse of Syria’s, Marwan Qabalan argues in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
This is the third arrest warrant France has issued against Bashar al-Assad, +963 writes.
The formation of the PCCWS is emblematic of a growing trend towards regional autonomy or federalism in Syria, Ultra Syria writes.
Unlike bullets or bombs, the Assad regime opted for sarin nerve gas—a silent, insidious weapon that suffocates without sound.
According to a recent report by The National, the Syrian army is preparing a large-scale operation to retake the two provinces—a move that could alter the balance of power in Syria’s northeast.
Preparations are under way in the French capital for a meeting between President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi, according to a well-informed source.
A senior French diplomatic source told 963+ on Monday that negotiations between the SDF and Syria’s transitional government remain “active and under discussion” in Paris.
His remarks follow renewed clashes around Manbij, after SDF forces launched rocket and artillery attacks on the village of Al-Kiyariyah in the Deir Hafer district of eastern Aleppo.
Abdi confirmed ongoing communication with Turkey, noting that discussions have been positive, particularly in maintaining a ceasefire, al-Modon writes.
The Syrian delegation reaffirmed national principles, notably the unity of Syrian territory and rejection of all foreign military presence deemed illegal.
The meeting marks a historic first in the wake of rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics in southern Syria—particularly the bloody events that have rocked the province of Suweida in recent weeks.
From Ibrahim Pasha to Shishakli and Bashar al-Assad, every leader who misread the mountain has paid dearly, Wael Sawah argues.
Hijri inherited the title of Sheikh al-‘Aql, or chief Druze religious leader, under unusual circumstances following the death of his brother in a car accident
Two days after the controversy erupted, Jihad Abdo, director of the General Organization for Cinema, finally issued a public statement on his social media accounts. He expressed surprise at the decision and confirmed he was not notified through official channels.
U.S. and Syrian sources confirmed that Washington has shared intelligence with Damascus regarding the renewed threat posed by ISIS, Syria TV writes.
This monument, contrary to claims by some attempting to justify its destruction, bears no allegiance to the “former regime,” Salam Kawakibi writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Aleppo’s Directorate of Antiquities and Museums issued a statement claiming that the removal was part of a broader redevelopment plan for Saadallah al-Jabiri Squar
85 strategic bridges have been destroyed during the years of war, with 40 already repaired through previous projects, according to Shaam.
For many, returning to Syria was not a homecoming, but the beginning of a new estrangement, Hamdan Al-Ukla writes in Syria TV.
The Syrian Ministry of Information has firmly denied widespread media reports claiming that President Ahmad al-Sharaa survived an assassination attempt during a recent visit to the southern province of Daraa.
As Syrians grieve the loss of life and brace for possible aftershocks, the attack on Mar Elias Church stands as a grim reminder: terrorism remains a threat, not only to lives, but to the fragile fabric of Syria’s post-war recovery.
The economic and security pressures on this group have worsened over recent months, al-Modon writes.
The fall of the regime has spurred political and social realignment across Syrian expatriate communities, especially among Alawites, Daraj writes.
Shibani’s presence at the Oslo Peace Forum, alongside key Arab and international diplomats, marks a significant step in Syria’s re-entry into the global diplomatic fold, SANA writes.
Sharaa’s perceived moderation and Syria’s strategic importance—especially its proximity to Israel, its Kurdish population, and its history with Iran—make it a higher Western priority.
International recognition—from Washington’s overtures to France’s diplomatic engagement—serves as a crucial tool to shape internal dynamics, Wael al-Sawwah argues.
Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria have reportedly drafted a joint memorandum calling for the lifting of restrictions on the Central Bank of Syria and other financial institutions, Enab Baladi says,
Damascus is known for its tolerance, but fears persist that the new leadership has Salafist leanings, Lina Sinjab argues in Daraj.
French-based Syrian legal expert Moatasem al-Kilani told the president national reconciliation “cannot be built on slogans, but on recognition, fairness, and restoring trust.”
During Sharaa’s visit to the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, Macron criticized Israeli actions in Syria as “unacceptable”.
Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated hours before Sharaa’s arrival that Paris “will not issue a blank cheque,” stressing the need for accountability, justice, and structural reform.
According to the French presidency, Macron will “reaffirm France’s support for the construction of a new Syria – a free, stable, and sovereign state that respects all components of Syrian society.”
When Syria signed its biggest investment deal in years, it wasn’t just about containers and cranes—it was a message to Turkey, Europe, and the world.
France has actively mediated between the SDF and the KNC to bridge longstanding divisions and promote a unified Kurdish stance in Syria.
Barzani and Abdi emphasized the importance of Kurdish participation—as well as that of all Syrian communities—in shaping the country’s future governance.
The French-Alawite Collective submitted a lawsuit to the Paris Public Prosecutor accusing Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his transitional government of genocide and ethnic cleansing against Alawite civilians in Syria’s coastal regions.
Sharaa is seen as a stabilising figure in a chaotic transition, someone who filled the post-Assad vacuum when no other credible authority could
No serious political vision has emerged to bury the legacy of the Assad regime, Mohammad Hallak al-Jarf argues for Syria TV.
The new cabinet, composed of 22 ministers, reflects a blend of technocrats, returnees from the diaspora, symbolic minority figures, and key holdovers from the interim ruling coalition dominated by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham.
Foreign fighters are not viewed as political liabilities by jihadist leaders, but as ideological safeguards, Malek Hafez argues.
The accord was brokered with American and French support and overseen by prominent Kurdish figures, including Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces.
Syria and its neighboring countries are grappling with the persistent threat posed by the so-called Islamic State
The embassy had been closed since 2012, following the outbreak of the Syrian revolution.
Kurdish political factions, including the Kurdish National Council (ENKS) and the Democratic Union Party (PYD), have reached a consensus on a joint political vision calling for a federal, decentralized system in Syria
Syrian deposits in Lebanese banks belong to private individuals, not to the Syrian state, Toufic Shoman writes in Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Transitional Authority must be recognized as an exceptional governing institution, requiring a non-traditional constitutional framework, Mohammad Sabra argues in an article for Syria TV.
The Arab League reaffirmed its solidarity with Syria, denouncing Israel’s ongoing attempts to sow discord and manipulate the regional landscape for its own strategic interests.
The United States’ decision not to sign the declaration did not come as a surprise to Paris, Asharq al-Awsat writes.
Sharaa thanked his French counterpart for the call and for France’s supportive stance toward the Syrian people over the past years, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
CMA CGM had previously renewed its contract with the former regime in October 2024 for 30 years
French Foreign Ministry representative Rémy Drouin recently held separate meetings with ENKS President and SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi, XXX writes.
This latest judicial action marks a significant moment in the global effort to hold those responsible for atrocities in Syria accountable.
Zaki revealed that Arab foreign ministers are set to meet at the end of February, providing an opportunity to further discuss Syria’s status within the Arab League.
The Biden administration adopted a multifaceted strategy to weaken the Assad regime and shape the transition in post-Assad Syria
A Syria TV correspondent reported that a column of Israeli tanks entered several towns of southern rural Quneitra.
The growing challenges surrounding Syrian refugees in Europe, combined with shifting international policies on Syria, have prompted significant developments in Germany, France, and the United
Syria’s transitional authorities announced on Tuesday the appointment of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) military commander, Marhaf Abu Qasra, as the new defense minister, two days
The meeting, attended by Syria TV, featured discussions between activists and civil society organizations on plans to build a new Syria.
The head of the European Union delegation was asked to travel to Damascus on Monday to establish contact with Syria’s new leadership and other groups Enab Baladi writes.
Sharaa described the developments in Syria as “a victory for the oppressed people over the criminal oppressor”, according to Syria TV.
Kallas clarified that the lifting of European sanctions would only occur if the new leadership demonstrates commitment to protecting minorities, ensuring women’s rights, and upholding a unified government that rejects religious extremism.
The French minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, said France would clarify its position regarding the political process in Syria.
Rifaat al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad’s uncle, who is accused of orchestrating the 1982 Hama massacre that claimed over 50,000 lives, reportedly traveled to Beirut, according to Sawt al-Asima.
In parallel with the air aggression, Israeli media reported that the Israeli army occupied nine villages in the southern countryside of Damascus, al-Mayadeen writes.
Jamil Hassan, formerly head of the Air Force Intelligence Directorate, and Abdel Salam Mahmoud, who oversaw the Mazzeh prison torture center, were central figures in orchestrating the systematic abuse of Syrians.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry blamed Assad for not resisting.
Syria TV says the new law specifically targets graduates in the following educational disciplines: mathematics, life sciences, physics, chemistry, English, French, Russian, literature, and primary education.
The 30-year extension of CMA CGM’s contract signals a weakening of Iran’s ability to exert pressure on the Syrian regime, Enab Baladi writes.
The National Counterterrorism Prosecutor suspects that, in his capacity as governor, Mayaleh provided financial support to a regime accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, Enab Baladi writes.
Former spokesman for the Army of Islam, Magdy Nehmeh, has been detained in France for five years under suspicion of committing gross human rights violations, Damas Post writes.
Since her arrival in Germany, Ilham Ahmed, has been actively promoting the administration’s vision and projects, Enab Baladi writes.
The renewal is the second for the company, whose first renewal ended in October, as reported by Syria Report on Tuesday, October 29.
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While Assad controls a repressive regime along the north-south axis of Syria’s major cities, the autonomous administration in Northeast Syria has established itself as a comparatively stable and secure region, Syria TV writes.
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against three Syrian individuals involved in the production and trade of Captagon, which financially supports the Syrian regime and its allies.
This news round on Syria covers several critical developments. In Latakia, an Israeli airstrike targeted a weapons depot, causing injuries and triggering explosions, as tensions
Enab Baladi said renewed protests erupted at the start of the new school year in response to the curriculum the AANES is attempting to implement in local educational institutions.
Firas al-Fahal, head of the ambulance department at Mouwasat Hospital, noted that the hospital received two killed and several panic-stricken individuals, Syria TV says.
Faisal Mekdad was sworn in as Vice President of the Republic before President Bashar al-Assad on October 2, 2024, raising the question: does this signify a promotion or a demotion for the seasoned diplomat?
The Commission is actively engaged at European, regional, and Arab levels, according to Syria TV.
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Escalating tensions across Syria and its surrounding regions continue to raise alarms, as new reports highlight the deepening humanitarian and security crises. In France, anti-terrorism
A revolution is supposed to transform society, often driven by a clear vision for the future and a commitment to radical change, Wael Sawah writes.
Abboud, 61, exemplifies what political change means in Assad’s Syria, affecting only marginal figures without political weigh, Walid Barkasiyeh argues in al-Modon.
“I was chosen because I embody the values of brotherhood, respect, and excellence that the Games represent”, the torchbearer told Syria TV.
Rifaat al-Assad stands accused of “murder, torture, cruel treatment, and unlawful arrests in Syria in February 1982”, according to Enab Baladi.
Russia, Iran compete for influence through the leaching of their respective languages in Syrian schools, Asharq al-Awsat says
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The Hemo base is of strategic importance, housing training centers for SDF special forces and a U.S. intelligence office, according to Athr Press.
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This incident marks the first reported migrant death in the English Channel in 2024.
A Stockholm court in Sweden is currently conducting a trial involving a 65-year-old former Syrian officer, according to Sawt al-Asima.
Two weeks have elapsed since the departure of Ghassan Abbas, the Syrian ambassador to the UAE, without any announcement of a successor, Enab Baladi says.
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Shakour was serving as ambassador in Paris when France24 announced her defection, which she later refuted on state television, according to Syria TV.
The SNHR president underscored the challenging nature of documenting violations in Syria, according to Syria TV.
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The invitation extended to President al-Assad by the UAE had previously sparked controversy among Western nations and human rights activists.
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A prevalent theory absolves Assad of direct responsibility for the airport, considering it under Iran’s purview, al-Modon writes.
A French court of appeal has dropped charges against Issam Alloush, Sawt al-Asima reports.
Syrians are holding onto hope that the movement unfolding in the city of Suweida will serve as a beacon of change, Ali Safar writes in Syria TV
Experts predict that the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs will request the UAE Foreign Ministry’s cooperation, according to Enab Baladi.
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression is concurrently pursuing two complaints related to chemical weapons, according to Baladi News.
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The French judiciary’s issuing arrest warrants against a sitting head of state and top officials represents a historic legal precedent.
The French officials affirmed their country’s steadfast support for UN Security Council Resolution 2254, according to Baladi News.
France strongly condemns the artillery and aerial bombardment conducted by the regime and Russian forces in Idleb governorate, according to Baladi News.
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US forces recently dispatched military and logistical reinforcements to their base located in the city of al-Shadadi, according to Athr Press.
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The US base in Shaddadi is one of the largest installations in the eastern region of Syria, Athr Press writes.
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This brutal assault led to the untimely deaths of four innocent children, including three girls and a boy, according to Baladi News.
While some regions in Syria witnessed escalating violence, Suweida’s resistance remained notably peaceful, Khatib Badleh writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
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Rumours of a regional war looming if Israel launches a ground invasion of Gaza should be analyzed cautiously, Firas Aziz Dib writes in al-Watan.
The naval power of the United States is being deployed to deter and inflict harm upon Hezbollah and the Assad regime, according to Orient Net.
After 42 days, protests in Suweida are still gaining momentum, Asharq al-Awsat reports.
Khaled Khalifa was widely recognized for his consistent criticism of the regime’s policies, according to Orient News.
The U.S. Embassy in Syria affirmed its support for the protests in Suweida via its X platform account, according to Athr Press.
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These remarks from Qassem follow his meeting with US Senator French Hill, Athr Press writes.
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Teachers can earn significantly more in private schools and through private tutoring, according to Syria TV.
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Hill had visited northern regions of Syria, leading an American delegation on a quick visit, Athr Press reports.
Syrian officials will face trial in Paris on charges related to their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity, according to Syria TV.
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The main objective of this visit is to convey a strong message to the American government and its people, according to al-Modon.
Hamas intends to reestablish its office in Damascus and appoint a representative in the near future, according to al-Souria Net.
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The Syrian government has condemned the unauthorized entry of a French Foreign Ministry delegation into Syrian territory, according to al-Baath.
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The Public Prosecutor’s Office has taken legal action to address these publications, according to Syria TV.
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Columnist Abdel Moneim Ali Issa slammed efforts made by a couple of hundred of Syrian NGOs to form a civil umbrella for their work. They met in Paris earlier this month. Below are excerpts from his op-ed.
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Various parties have recognized that Damascus serves the interests of all, Firas Ali Deeb writes in al-Watan.
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A reliable source has confirmed to Athr Press that the Syrian army has successfully intercepted and shot down 12 drones in various locations.
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The French minister characterized Bashar al-Assad as an adversary of his own people, according to Baladi News.
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The defendants are facing trial for their involvement in an organized terrorist gang, Orient Net reports.
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iin exchange for dealing with Assad, the Americans want him to deal realistically with the Kurdish matter, al-Modon reports.
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Mazloum Abdi survived a drone attack on Friday while he was at Sulaymaniyah Airport in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to al-Souria Net.
Asylum was granted to Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi, who is accused of committing “crimes against humanity” and torturing detainees, according to al-Souria Net.
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Statement by the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression.
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Syrian regime officials participated in an economic meeting in Paris, according to Orient Net.
Normalization will anger Italy’s allies in the European Union, Enab Baladi writes.
Dardari served as the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs in Syria, according to al-Mashhad.
The French envoy to Syria denied rumours that the Syrian Red Crescent, close to the government, was invited to the conference, according to al-Souria Net.
Kodmani is the author of numerous books, research and academic papers on democratization in the Arab world, according to Syria TV.
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Netanyahu seeks to make it clear to the Iranian regime that air strikes will continue in Syria, according to Orient Net.
Netanyahu said he agreed with Putin to avoid any military confrontation in Syrian airspace, Baladi News says.
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Several Kurdish officials in Syria have recently expressed their fear of American betrayal, according to Athr Press.
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Hill indicated that the time is wrong to normalize relations with the Syrian regime, according to Syria TV.
Bulgaria rejected accusations that its border guards shot a Syrian refugee in October, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Majed stressed that he preferred to stay in prison for life in Paris than return to his country, according to Orient Net.
The story of Yusra and Sara Mardini will be the focus of a movie adaptation, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Elias Bou Saab has called for communicating “directly and publicly” with Damascus, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Syria said French’s statements are “full of lies and fabrications,” according to SANA.
In technical terms, the dispute consists of overlapping claims concerning the two countries’ maritime borders, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Some European countries are now demanding normalization with the Syrian regime, according to Syria TV.
Lafarge agreed to forfeit $687m and pay a fine of $90m in its guilty plea, according to al-Jazeera.
Cairo cannot oppose the general opinion of the Arab World but wants to restore ties with Damascus, according to Athr Press.
From salt rooms to brutal torture in Aleppo prisons, atrocities committed by the Syrian regime have made headlines this week.
The “Caravan of Light” campaign was launched by Syrian refugees in Turkey to migrate towards Europe, according to Athr Press.
Intelligence Online reported that Hakan Fidan and Ali Mamlouk have met again under Russian auspices, according to al-Modon.
Representatives meeting in Geneva underlined the importance of advancing with the political process.
The local Baath Newspaper said that after the “time of abundance”, comes the time of “begging” for France, according to Snack Syrian.
Syria said France’s actions threaten peace and security in Africa, according to SANA.
Syria accused the French government of being a “full supporter of terrorism” and a “servile follower of U.S. policy,” according to the Syria Times.
A group of 100 French lawmakers urged the UN Security Council to impose a no-fly zone on northern Syria, according to North Press.
Zanoon called on her social media accounts for more bombings of Syrian cities by the Syrian army, according to al-Modon.
After Europe stopped taking Syrian asylum seekers, countries in Africa and Asia have emerged as alternatives, according to al-Hal Net.
Representative of the Global Coalition said that al-Hol camp is fertile ground for ISIS recruitment, according to Baladi News.
Cairo has shifted its position towards Syria’s return to the Arab League, according to Baladi News.
The SDF insists on rehabilitating the Lafarge plant to produce 3 million tons of black cement by next month, according to al-Watan.
Uğur Ümit Üngör, who uncovered the Tadamon Massacre with his colleague, told the Syrian Observer that he witnessed the discontent of the Syrian people back in 2006.
Moscow considers that it lost control over Assad’s foreign relations after the outbreak of the Ukraine war, according to al-Souria Net.
The President of the Syrian Opposition met with the Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova on the sidelines of the 20th Doha Forum, according to the SOC Media Department.
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The 2013 deal between Russia and the U.S. on Syria resembles the Munich agreement between Hitler and Chamberlain, according to Sam Hamad, in an op-ed to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
France’s ambassador the UN said he was pessimistic about the situation in Syria, in an interview to Asharq al-Awsat.
The U.S. is extensively training the YPG in Deir-ez-Zor, weeks after an ISIS operation, according to the Daily Sabah
Eric Zemmour, the controversial candidate in France’s presidential election, has called for normalization with the Syrian Regime, according to Snack Syria.
European courts are using universal jurisdictions to convict perpetrators of crimes against humanity committed in Syria by the Regime. The Syrian Observer recaps.
The U.S. and France have each condemned the escalation in the Idleb governorate by Russia and the Syrian regime, according to al-Souria Net.
An investigation by a Syrian and a French journalist in Le Point aims to bring war criminals from Syria to European courts, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The death of a chronically ill french woman in a camp where foreign IS-linked women and children live reignited the debate over their repatriation, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The U.S. House of Representatives requested the Biden administration to announce its strategy for Syria and disclose the sources of the wealth of Assad and his inner circle, Asharq al-Awsat writes.
The U.S. eliminated a Qaeda leader and renews the training of Kurdish-led group, an attack against a Russian convoy, and arbitrary arrests continue. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend in Syria.
Human rights organizations have called on French President Emmanuel Macron to prosecute Abdul Hamid S, a former Syrian regime intelligence officer, for war crimes in Syria, according to the Levant.
Although EU countries have refused to recognize the legitimacy of Bashar al-Assad’s regime since the beginning of the Syrian revolution, this consensus is being challenged, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The refugee crisis amplifies at EU-Belarus borders, Opposition warns against normalization with the regime, and the chief spy of Syria in Cairo. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Europe has embraced Rifaat al-Assad, despite his corruption scandals and his reputation as the butcher of Hama and Tadmor, Sam Hamad writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Syrian film “Lost Childhood”, which focuses on the condition of children in Idleb, has won first prize in its category at the DIG Festival in Italy, SY-24 reports.
Hazem Saghieh reflects on the new dynamic emerging between Syria and Lebanon, as a new government is formed in Beirut with many pro-Syria figures, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A class of war profiteers, that have become wealthy as a result of the war in Syria, is emerging in SDF-controlled North and East Syria, according to Baladi News.
A French court has sentenced Rifaat al-Assad to four years in prison for acquiring ‘fraudulent assets’, according to Syria TV.
French MEP Thierry Mariani claimed that his country’s position towards Syria was wrong, and harmed its national interests, according to al-Watan.
The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban after the American retreat, and the establishment of an Islamic Emirate there, had strong echoes in Syria, where there is a significant U.S. military presence.
Sources claim that French President Emmanuel Macron conditioned his presence in the Baghdad regional summit on Assad not attending it, Baladi News reports.
The Spanish authorities seized 20 tons of drugs hidden on a ship coming from Lebanon with a Syrian crew on board, according to Sowt al-Asima.
A group of experts from Syria and Russia will conduct a joint mission to rehabilitate archeological ruins in Syria damaged by the war, SANA writes.
A source in the foreign ministry of Syria has condemned declarations by France about the situation in the southern region of Daraa, according to al-Watan.
Leaks reveal that the UK government transferred hundreds of millions of pounds to terrorist groups in Syria, which it labeled as moderate armed groups, SANA writes.
In an interview with the French daily Le Monde, Leila Mustafa, the mayor of Raqqa, claims that international aid to her city is lacking, despite it being destroyed by the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.
After a U.N draft resolution called for two border crossings for aid to flow into Syria, a new one calls for just one, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Turkish Religious Endowment is planning to build hundreds of concrete houses in northern Syria for refugees, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The US State Department held a briefing with members of the US administration to discuss Blinken’s upcoming participation in the meeting on Syria, the Defeating ISIS ministerial meeting, and the G20.
Relations with the Kurdistan Workers Party seem to be at the core of the conflict between Iraqi and Syrian Kurds, according to Baladi News.
The Turkish and French presidents discussed the Libyan and Syrian conflicts in a meeting on the sidelines of NATO’s summit in Brussels, Asharq Al-Awsat said.
A delegation from the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) met with French MPs to discuss AANES’ role in the political peace process, according to North Press.
The Syrian government strongly condemned the entry of a French and Dutch delegation into Syria, according to SANA.
Iran is doubling its effort to culturally influence Syrian society but is facing strong Russian competition according to the Levant News.
The signatories denounce the regime’s decision to hold an election outside of the framework of UN Security Council Resolution 2254
The Foreign Minister has applauded the broad participation of Syrians living abroad in the presidential elections, writes SANA.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with opposition member and social scientist Burhan Ghalioun to discuss Bashar al-Assad’s legacy in Syria.
A top French official has described Western sanctions on Syria as an act of aggression, writes SANA.
Iran has been left frustrated over its share of the Syrian “pie,” according to Sowt Al-Asima.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with political scientist Steven Heydemann to analyze the economic roots of the Syrian war and current crises.
A new documentary charting ISIS members who have settled in Europe as refugees has made a splash in French media, writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with French diplomat Michel Duclos to discuss his experience of working in the country.
The following statement was released by the United States, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK on the occasion of the 10-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising
Syria’s Foreign Ministry has claimed that the EU is responsible for bloodshed in Syria, writes Al-Watan.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with historian Dr. Nadine Meouchy to discuss the past, present and future of the country.
Syrian academic Hassan Abbas will be greatly missed for his contributions to Arabic culture and language, writes Wael Sawah for The Syrian Observer.
Europe has moved closer to expressing a unified stance on the forthcoming Syrian presidential elections, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Survivors of chemical attacks have filed a lawsuit in France over the use of chemical weapons in Douma and Eastern Ghouta, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Syrian researcher and human rights defender Radeef Mustafa has decried the alleged torture of Islam Alloush, writes Shaam News.
Former Jaysh al-Islam spokesman’s family have claimed that he is subjected to psychological and physical torture in France, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Tourism tycoon Saeb Nahas has been cleared of smuggling goods and violating import laws, reports Sowt Al-Asima.
This week marks the beginning of a campaign working to highlight the illegitimacy of the upcoming presidential elections, reports Al-Modon.
The former French Ambassador has met with the Autonomous Administration to discuss Kurdish issues and has taken custody of French children from al-Hol reports North Press.
The French Minister of Defence has warned that the Islamic State is re-emerging in Syria and Iraq and that France’s mission in the region continues reports Al-Modon.
The Syrian regime has pushed back against attempts to suspend the Syrian regime’s voting rights within the OPCW reports Sabah Daily.
Ameer Alhalbi, was wounded at Place de la Bastille by “a police baton” as he covered the weekend demonstrations opposing police violence and the French government’s new law restricting sharing images of officers reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Human rights activists have called for the arrest of Bassam Haji Mustafa, a militia leader who now lives in Paris and has styled himself as a political activist reports Etihad Press.
The BBC has released its 2020 list of inspirational women, which this year includes three a biologist, a documentary maker and an illustrator, all from Syria writes Enab Baladi.
The Syrian National Coalition has met with activists and union and discussed the ongoing situation in northern Syria and efforts to end the suffering of the Syrian people.
Donald Trump could be voted out office, but looking back, his actions in Syria have had a lasting impact that will continue to shape future US policy writes Baladi News.
UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that planned meetings could be missed, but hoped that they could be rescheduled for November reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A documentary that chartered the displacement of people suffering during the regime assault on Idleb has won a handful of awards in France writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
After suffering from heavy losses, more Syrian fighters are being sent to Azerbaijan to fight against Armenia writes Al-Masdar.
France has arrested 29 people accused of using crypto-currency to fund jihadist fighting in Syria reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Syrian publisher and author Riyad Najib Rayyis has died in Beirut, following a battle with the coronavirus reports The National.
HTS has begun to tighten its grip on figures affiliated with foreign militants in the Idlib governorate, Nedaa Syria reports
Ever since leaving Syria, Majd Abazid has strived to achieve his goals and how now created a revolutionary technique for detecting the early signs of Alzheimer’s in patients writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
The Raqqa Political Board has said that no single party can make a decision that affects all of the province and a political solution must involve all parties reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A dangerous confrontation is brewing, between the tribes of northeastern Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Kurdish groups have gather for the second phase of talks, with the aim of resolving difference and formulating a plan for cooperation between the different sides reports Basnews.
A French mine expert was killed when an explosive device hit his car and the incident has highlight the difference between competing Kurdish factions writes SY 24.
Secret excavations of the ancient archeology site of Dur-Katlimmu have been conducted by French archaeologists reports Anadolu Agency.
Syrian military intelligence officers, who have been accused of torture during the war, are receiving training in the UAE reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Bashar al-Assad’s uncle has been sentenced in Paris to four years in prison, but has promised to appeal against the conviction for money laundering reports Brocar Press.
The chairman of the board at MTN has resigned, amid a dispute between Rami Makhlouf and Bashar al-Assad reports Alsouria Net.
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has been accused of discrediting employees who have challenged the findings of their report writes Al-Masdar.
More patients recover from coronavirus, Turkish forces remove protesters by force, Turkey attacks regime position on border and prisoners released from Sednaya. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Since Russia began its involvement in Syria, Sergey Shoygu has made many trips and has served as an important point of contact between Assad and Putin writes Alsouria Net.
After reaching a ceasefire deal with Russia, Erdogan has suggested that the oil fields in Deir ez-Zor should be managed by Putin writes Al-Modon.
Prominent Syrian activist Mazen Hamada has been the subject of a number of rumours, with some saying that he has settled with the regime reports Al-Modon.
The former spokesman of Jaish al-Islam has confessed to French authorities that his group was responsible for killing Razan Zaitouneh reports Brocar Press.
The arrest of the former spokesman for Jaish al-Islam has split opinion, with some questioning the methods and intentions of the French judiciary writes Al-Modon.
Islam Alloush, who was a spokesman for Jaish al-Islam, has been arrested and charged with war crimes, torture, and the forced disappearance of activists report Al-Modon.
Planes owned by a Abdel Hakim Belhaj and carrying Turkey-back Syrian fighters have landed in Libya to support the Government of National Accord reports Jisr.
With support from Russia, the regime is moving to secure territory and influence in areas east of the Euphrates, moving against Turkey and the US writes Al-Arab.
An interview conducted by Italy’s Rai News 24 with President Bashar al-Assad was not broadcast, as agreed, so in response, the Syrian news agency SANA has decided to air the interview.
Turkey is attending a NATO meeting in the UK this week and the issue of northern Syria is expected to be high on the agenda writes Anadolu Agency.
In an interview with Paris Match, President Bashar al-Assad talked about the killing of the leader of ISIS and the presence of foreign forces writes SANA.
A Russia news outlet has published an article about regime head Bashar al-Assad, in which it fawns over his choice of food and his rejection of Western ideas writes Brocar Press.
President Bashar al-Assad sat down with SANA for a wide ranging interview that explored plans to take back Kurdish areas and the committee to discuss the constitution.
A new film screening at the Malmö Arab Film Festival by Allaith Hajjo has been accused of whitewashing the image of Bashar al-Assad reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The long planned constitutional committee is expected to be announced at the next meeting of the Astana guarantor countries reports Brocar Press.
Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has been accused of refusing to let several children and wives of French militants in Syria return to France writes Asharq al-Awsat.
In an interview with Brocar Press, Nasr al-Hariri discussed the formation of the constitutional committee, the situation in northern Syria and the road to presidential elections.
President Bashar al-Assad spoke with the European Member of Parliament, Terry Mariani, about the war against terrorism and Europe’s policies towards Syria writes SANA.
A new film by Syrian filmmaker explores what it is like to grow up in Syria under the rule of the Ba’ath party writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Following the Kurdish National Conference and a flurry of visits by Arab and foreign political delegations, Kurdish groups have met to discuss creating unity in northeastern Syria reports Enab Baladi.
Both the area east of the Euphrates and in Idleb, militias are on the rise and spreading their control and influence writes Al-Akhbar.
A new committee has been proposed, which would combine representatives from Kurdish and Arab groups and that could also include the formation of a new joint opposition force writes Al-Modon.
The High Negotiations Committee is attending meetings in Paris to try and find a political solution to the crisis in Syria reports Ana Press.
The High Negotiations Committee has said that it will clarify its position on Idleb, while condemning the ongoing violence in the north reports Enab Baladi.
The Syrian parliament has approved investment for the port of Tartous, although many questions about the identity of the investment company still linger reports Al-Watan.
Terrorists in Idleb have falsely accused the Syrian regime of using chemical weapons, despite Syria disposing of its chemical weapons in 2013 writes Al-Watan.
Syrian philosopher Tayyeb Tizini, who promoted democracy, pluralism and diversity in Syria has died at the age of 85 in his hometown of Homs writes The Syrian Observer.
The Syrian government has sought to reassure people that the port of Tartous would be run cooperatively by Syria and Russia, to the benefit of both writes Al-Watan.
Pictures of Russian and Iranian flags flown at a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the withdrawal of colonial forces from Syria have not gone without Syrians noticing the irony.
The French man, who claims to be the grandson of General Gouraud, says that he has come to Damascus to apologize for the crimes of his grandfather.
As well as celebrating the departure of the French occupation forces, Syrians also repeated their calls for the Syrian Golan to be returned to Syrian sovereignty reports SANA.
Four Syrian businessmen have made it on to Forbes Middle East Rich List 2019, although the total wealth of the list has dropped five percent from last year reports Alsouria Net.
Iran is set to take control of the facility in the fall and will be used to restores Iran’s presence in the Mediterranean reports Asharq al-Awsat.
The Head of the Czech Parliamentary Group for Friendship with Syria, has accused France and Belgium of collaborating with Jabhat al-Nusra reports SANA.
Spousal homicide in Qamishli, Erdogan vows to solve Syria after elections, residents of the Golan decry Trump and the missing in Raqqa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Residents in Suweida were angered by the lack of respect and recognition that was given by the regime to the revolutionary leader writes Al-Modon.
Many countries, including some with seats on the Security Council, have voiced their concern about the implications of Trump’s decision writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Visitors from Arab countries have risen sharply in recent months, while tourists from European countries are also starting to explore the country writes Al-Watan.
The UN Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, has said that he is working towards constitutional reform, rather than, a brand new constitution writes Hurriya Press.
As well as preventing the departure of refugees from the al-Rukban Camp, the US continues to attack civilians and infrastructure writes SANA.
France has reportedly reached out to Moscow to break the impasse of the constitutional committee and speed up the process of elections in Syria writes Asharq al-Awsat.
German warnings of a US withdrawal, Islamic State sleeper cells, the Warsaw conference and humanitarian corridors. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The two men arrested by German authorities have been named as Anwar Raslan and Iyad al-Omar, both of whom have been charged with crimes against humanity reports Al-Modon.
Many of the children who have been born in the last days of the “caliphate” are without an official nationality and without a father writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Italian priest Paolo Dall’Oglio was kidnapped by the Islamic State in 2013, while trying to secure the release of two French journalist reports Etihad Press.
A US court ruling against Syria, eleven dead after a building collapse, a humanitarian disaster brewing in eastern Syria and student protests in Idleb. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
When Syrians took to the streets, demanding the end of the Assad regime, the United States had the opportunity to implement meaningful actions that would create real change, but this has been missed writes The Syrian Observer.
The former Saudi intelligence chief claimed that Obama was to blame for allowing Russia and Iran to secure a foothold in Syria reports Hashtag Syria.
In light of the issues facing France, Syria has criticised the French President for the comments he made about Syria writes SANA.
Following talks between the Kurds and Russia, Kurdish leader Elham Ahmad now wants the dialogue to lead to a peaceful political solution writes Asharq al-Awsat.
It is hoped that tripartite meetings between the concerned parties will be able to achieve an understanding for the proposed Turkish buffer zone in northern Syria reports Al-Sharq Al-Awsat.
Efforts to readmit Syria into the Arab league have increased, with Iraq leading the way reports Al-Watan.
Saudi and Emirati forces have reportedly arrived in the area around Manbij, although they have not yet been deployed writes Hurriya Press.
After many years of conflict, Assad has come out on top and foreign countries are reestablishing ties writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Italy is serving as a safe haven for Syrian war criminals, in total disregard of European Union sanctions writes Pro-justice.
The decision by the US to withdraw troops from Syria marks a new low in American pragmatism writes The Syrian Observer.
While the French have stated that they will remain in Syria for the time being, they have been unable to give the SDC
any of the guarantees they had been hoping for writes Basnews.
Following the statements by the US, France has made it clear that they will remain in Syria to provide support in the fight against ISIS reports Hurriya Press.
A delegation from France, headed by Thierry Mariani, has expressed a desire to create new economic relations with Syria reports SANA.
The formation of the Consitutional Committee has long been a sticking point between the US and Russia writes Asharq al-Awsat.
The sustainability of education for displaced Syrian children is threatened, as donors hesitate to predict how much longer refugees will remain in host countries writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
The Foreign and Expatriates Ministry has described the excavation works as a new war crime reports SANA.
The protests in France have been raging for a number of weeks now, with many calling for the resignation of President Macron writes The Syria Times.
It has been reported that British and French experts have been aiding terrorists to convert the drones for use in chemical attacks writes SANA.
At the 11th round of Astana talks,Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari said that Turkey was the prime suspect in the recent chemical attack in Aleppo reports SANA.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian agreed that a settlement needed to follow UN Resolution No. 2254 reports SANA.
In part two of The Syrian Observer’s interview, Dutch diplomat Nikolaos Van Dam explains how foreign powers influenced and affected the revolution in Syria.
Ambassador Van Dam opens up to The Syrian Observer on the Syrian regime, opposition and the international community. Part II follows tomorrow.
Thousands of children remain in limbo, with no official documents and a diminishing chance of seeing a normal life writes Asharq al-Awsat.
In an interview with The Syrian Observer, Dutch diplomat Nikolaos van Dam opens up about the failures of the revolution and the missed opportunities.
A French court has issued arrest warrants against three Syrian regime officials on charges of war crimes and complicity in them
The Syrian Writers League has called on cultural elites to break ties with the murderous Assad regime.
Forces battling the last stronghold of the Islamic State in Syria have been dealt a heavy blow, which has resulted in many casualties reports Damas Post.
A summit in Istanbul, Syrian determination to retake Idleb, opposition refusal to change clocks and casualties in Idleb. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Syria has condemned a statement by the French Foreign Ministry that marked the liberation of Raqqa, and described their actions in Syria as genocide writes SANA.
The two sides discussed the ongoing situation in Syria, the Idleb agreement and ways to ensure a full political transition writes The Syrian National Coalition.
After a string of broken Russian promises, the Syrian opposition view anything that Russia says with a wary scepticism writes Geiroon.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari has strongly criticised Western countries for their actions in Syria, and reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to its territorial integrity writes SANA.
When the dust settles on the war in Syria, relations will have to be developed and compromises made writes Al-Watan.
While the Russian military presence in Syria has long been assured, it is being joined by Russian attempts to spread language and culture writes Al-Jazeera
Russia and Iran are locked in a struggle for influence and cultural superiority in Syria writes Sada al-Sham
Syria’s Druze community have tried to remain neutral during the Syrian war, but local events could force their hand writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Mai Skaf was a popular Syrian actress and an outspoken critic of the Assad regime
Christian celebrations, resident transfers, civil defense evacuations and humanitarian aid from France. Catch up on everything that happened in Syria over the weekend.
Rumors of talks between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the regime have left the residents of Raqqa unsure of what the future holds writes Enab Baladi
The images of displaced Syrians from Daraa province ignites memories of Syrian seasonal workers in Lebanon writes Daraj
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN accused the US of not waiting for the results of investigations before launching attacks on Syria writes SANA
Iraqi airstrikes, the return of displaced families and attacks in Daraa. Catch up on what has been happening in Syria over the weekend
President Assad has vowed to retake the north and rejects the presence of US and Turkish troops in Manbij writes SANA
Interested parties from all sides are meeting in Geneva to discuss a new Syrian constitution, which the Russians hope will work in their favour writes Al-Modon
ISIS fighters have been squeezed into a small area near the border with Iraq writes Zaman Al Wasl
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad struck a defiant tone during an interview with the British newspaper.
The ground assault in Hasakeh followed airstrikes by the International Coalition, which reportedly killed at least 20 civilians writes Zaman Al Wasl
While there has been numerous statements and agreements made, the picture of what is to come in southern Syria is still unclear writes Sada al-Sham
While there have been numerous statements and agreements made, the picture of what is to come in southern Syria is still unclear writes Sada al-Sham
There have been no reports of casualties following the blast writes Anadolu Agency
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has claimed that Russia and the US nearly went to war over Syria, during a televised interview aired on Thursday writes SANA
As both the Syrian Army and US back forces move in, Daesh’s territory gets smaller and smaller reports Zaman Al Wasl
Assad dismisses Trump’s label of him as an ‘animal’ in extensive interview
The jihadist group agrees to release 5,000 people it has imprisoned, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Iranian official renews support for his country’s Syrian ally, SANA reports
U.S.-U.K.-France attack has done little to stem the flow of civilian deaths, war monitor says
The two foreign ministers spoke by telephone, SANA reports
A pro-regime, anti-U.S. protest spells trouble for the SDF
Damascus’ representative at the U.N. rails against the effects of the U.S. and its allies’ battle against ISIS
After fluctuations seen during the threat of Western military action, the Syrian pound has calmed down, Al-Watan reports
The Western strikes on Syria have shown Russia, Iran and the regime there is no true victory ahead of them, Ammar Dioub writes
U.S.-U.K.-French strikes on Syria have provoked a multitude of conflicting reports
Allegations of another chemical attack in the city of Douma have provoked responses all round
FSA fighters are being prosecuted for the Afrin looting, and other news in our weekend wrap-up
Despite the absence of the ICC, efforts are being made to bring Syrian war criminals to justice, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Students in the language have the possibility to visit Russia and teach Russian after obtaining their degrees, according to Tishreen
Sky-rocketing prices, few legal rights and bureaucracy stand in the way of many Syrians finding homes, Sada al-Sham reports
Writing in Al-Watan, one of Assad’s top aides dissects the escalating rhetoric over nuclear weapons seen in the Western media
Despite international pledges of assistance, much work remains to clear the city of the dangers that ISIS left behind, Enab Baladi writes
U.S. State Department and French Foreign Ministry directed blame at Syria for the use of chemical weapons in the Eastern Ghouta
Sada al-Sham speaks to a former state employee about her shift to media and how it has improved her life
Kurdish authorities given green light to commence judicial proceedings against French citizens fighting in Syria, Kurdistan 24 reports
The U.S. is ‘re-educating’ radical Islamist fighters to serve in its campaign against the Syrian army, Firas Deeb writes
New documentary highlights the plight of Syrian women during their imprisonment and upon return to their own communities
America hopes to enlist Russian help in pushing forward a solution in Syria as world leaders meet for talks in Southeast Asia, Ibrahim Hamidi explains
During meeting with Algerian ambassador, deputy foreign minister conflates Syria’s campaign with North African fight for independence against the French
Opposition sources say Russia and the UAE are looking to advance talks using Mohamad Dahlan, a Palestinian intelligence figure who has been linked to numerous regional intrigues
Zaman al-Wasl reports that European officials are pursuing normalization with Assad through the diplomatic and security fields
During meeting with French president, opposition leader ties a successful solution to the Syrian crisis with the prosecution of Assad
Social media users publish news on Syrian regime figure’s death from ‘Shine Online’, a channel which skeptics claim doesn’t exist
Speaking to Sada al-Sham, the Syrian rights activist and journalist rules out a democratic transition in Syria with the presence of Assad
French president says restoring peace and stabilizing Iraq and Syria is main foreign policy goal, official media reports
World powers may have warmed to the idea of Assad remaining, but the president will not survive long after the transitional phase, Walid al-Bunni writes
SIBA initiative aims to encourage investment from Syrians living abroad, regardless of political affiliation, Enab Baladi writes
Hazem al-Amin explains the controversy around a meeting between the regime and a delegation from Tunisia’s Nobel Peace Prize-wining union
France’s dynamic new president has demonstrated the willingness to show fresh leadership on the global stage, Saudi-owned Asharq al-Awsat newspaper writes
Al-Araby’s political analyst Salama Kila paints ISIS as an imperialist tool used as by the powerful as a pretext for invasion and conquest
With news of an agreement between big powers for a a safe zone in the south, the opposition is becoming aware that decisions on Syria’s future are increasingly out of their control, Ali Ayed writes
Chief opposition negotiator warns the continuation of the Assad regime will fuel sectarian tensions and hatred in Syria, Coalition media office reports
Assad’s failure to secure the areas he retakes will be the opposition’s last hope in gaining public support, a former media executive writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
Writing for loyalist Al-Watan, Siyah Azzam says the U.S is conspiring with its allies and terror groups in Syria to dismantle the state and depose Assad
The Syrian opposition’s failure to propose a suitable alternative to Assad has helped the Syrian president to defy international pressure to step down, Walid al-Bunni argues
Relatives announce the death of the former minister who fell into a coma on Monday morning
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, the American diplomat says his country gave false hope early on to Syrians who believed the U.S. would intervene militarily against Assad
French President Macron must convince Moscow of the benefits of a political solution if Paris hopes to have any luck in settling the Syrian crisis, Michel Abu Najm writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
Souriatna chronicles the 150-year history of Chechen migration to northern Syria from the time of Hadji Murad through Ottoman, French and Baathist rule
Riad Hijab warns newly elected president of Assad regime’s “preparations for an escalatory military campaign,” opposition media office reports
Joint online project aims to answer top five questions about the refugee crisis, opposition website explains
Education directorate says teaching Russian will help bolster the educational system due to the language’s prominence on the internet, loyalist newspaper Al-Watan writes
Damascus strongly rejects claims by French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault connecting the Assad regime to the chemical attack in Idleb’s countryside on April 4, government media writes
Saudi-owned Asharq al-Awsat explains that many opposition factions are still deciding whether to participate in the talks in the Kazakh capital, claiming that some parties believe Russia isn’t pulling its weight in enforcing the cease-fire deal
It will be up to the armies of Syria, Iraq and Russia to defend the interests of their people by preventing the breakup of Middle Eastern geography for benefit of Western energy interests, Ali Hashem writes for pro-regime Al-Watan
Footage on social media shows activists in the southern city of Suweida waving the flag of independence, an opposition symbol, while demanding freedom from the rule of the Assad regime, opposition website Zaman al-Wasl reports
In a special op-ed for The Syrian Observer, the coordinator-general of the High Negotiations Committee explains that untying the Syrian knot will require isolating external influence on the Syrian scene, a transition with the establishment of a new political system, and the firm application of international law in order to hold war criminals to account
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to Croatian newspaper Vecernji List published Thursday, in which he reflects on six years of conflict, the negotiation process and the fight against terrorism. The following is the full text as published by government news agency SANA
As the battle for Raqqa city draws closer, a rebel spokesperson laments Kurdish domination of upcoming operations, also predicting that American forces will remain in Raqqa for years at the airbase they seized from ISIS last week, Alsouria Net writes
According to an investigative report by NDR and Zaman al-Wasl, German citizens have been on the Syrian regime’s watch list for decades, with instructions in place to bar them from entry into Syria or detention when inside Syria
This charade called Moscow and Cairo’s platforms is only an accessory to the Syrian regime
The recent repositioning of Paris vis-à-vis the Syrian crisis toward viewing the regime as a solution to an end of terrorism comes as right-wing movements across the globe dominate the political stage
The latest Astana talks mark a regression from the first round as the US returns to the scene, spurring a series of regional and international developments which undermine earlier achievements
A French delegation visiting Syria addressed Syrian students on the importance of France restoring cultural ties with Syria, official state media reports
Syrian opposition leader reiterates that the upcoming round of Geneva talks should focus on the issue of political transition in Syria
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad denied Amnesty reports on mass killing in a Syrian prison and said President Donald Trump’s ban on Syrians targeted terrorists, not the Syrian people. Below is the full interview he gave to French TF1 TV and EUROPE 1 Radio as appeared in SANA, the Syrian news agency
President Assad told Belgian media that statements made by Trump are promising regarding the priority of fighting terrorists, and mainly ISIS. Below is the full text as appeared on SANA:
Enab Baladi speaks to students in the Ghouta area who have returned to study a number of programs in preparation for the reconstruction stage in Syria
Founder and manager of the “Crossing to the Future Center” speaks with Ain al-Medina on the organization’s programs which aim to lift children out of depression and despair and encourage contributions to a future of optimism
What Moscow is trying to achieve with the political settlement depends to a large extent on the Turkish and Iranian positions, and on the possibility of reaching clear agreements between these actors amid independent efforts to direct their battles in ways which achieve only their interests
President Assad has said that his mission, according to the constitution and according to the laws, that we have to liberate every inch of the Syrian land. Following is the full context of the statement, as published by SANA
Syrian president meets with French national assembly members and conservative lawmakers in the Syrian capital
Displaced Aleppans in Lattakia and Tartous are eager to return to their embattled city to prevent demographic change after the regime and Russia declared victory against rebel fighters there
Russian FM says proposed opposition conference organized by Paris will hinder any upcoming Syrian-Syrian peace talks
Key opposition leader discusses with French FM ways to lift the blockade of Syrian towns and cities by regime forces and Iranian-backed militias
Where will the next domino fall? Perhaps France? Will the French left give up Hollande to stave off political extinction in the presidential elections next year?
The issue that is difficult to find a clear explanation for so far is the reduction in the intensity of the bombardment. Is there something threatening the Russian aircraft? Or is Putin sending a message to the Iranians after the dispute that erupted between them that they will lose without his support?
Yasser Farhan calls on Syrians with dual nationality in Europe to wage legal battles against the Assad regime for war crimes
First European lawsuit to target regime for the involvement of its members in the disappearance of two French nationals in Syria in 2013
70 countries announce support for European initiative to end bloodshed and circumvent Russian veto blocking UNSC resolutions on Syria
Russian FM explains fighting terror and starting political process a top priority, during meeting with German and French leaders in Berlin
Opposition leader condemns Russia for vetoing a French-Spanish draft resolution aimed at preventing the aerial bombardment of Aleppo
Ambassador says resolution drafted by France and Spain at UN Security Council meeting on Syria reflects their “nostalgia over colonial past”
Russian foreign minister says Nusra Front and ISIS will never be part of any ceasefire agreement as Moscow upholds its demands calling for the separation of Nusra from Western-backed “moderate opposition”
Demonstrators in northern city raise the revolutionary flag in a call for unity between rebel forces following Western intervention in Syria
Delegation calls on Western officials to provide protection for civilians and put an end to the Assad regime’s mass forced displacement policy against residents of the besieged areas
Raid strikes a medical center for the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations killing five workers from the charity
The opposition meets with high-level diplomatic figures in London to discuss its three-stage political vision, which includes six months of negotiations, a transition period lasting 18 months, and ending in elections
According to a seven-page draft agreement, Moscow and Washington are considering high-level coordination beyond “carrying out air defense” in Syria’s skies, to reach a level of “direct cooperation” between the two armies and their intelligence agencies against Nusra Front and ISIS
Has there been a change in the positions of the European Union toward the Syrian revolution following the EU delegation’s visit with Assad?
Leader of Syria’s Tomorrow movement is in France to work on meeting the demands of Syrians and establishing direct relations with friendly nations, according to general secretariat
All deployments of German troops outside the NATO area have to be authorized by the German national parliament
Foreign Ministry condemns presence of French and German special forces in northern Syrian cities of Ain al-Arab and Manbij
Older refugees face major learning issues with new languages in the countries they reside in, but people are unfair to judge them for laziness and a lack of motivation, says linguistics expert
Documents obtained by Zaman al-Wasl show many of ISIS’ members joined the hardline group soon after being released from prison
Syrian refugee forced to collect garbage after losing his money and family in the wake of falling victim to a scam in Turkey’s north
Following the failures of the international community to help resolve the Syrian crisis, the country’s cultural, political and social elite should start working toward securing successful conditions for a solution today, as quickly as possible, and with the least possible harm to Syria and its people
Opposition leader warns of pending humanitarian crisis in a number of Syrian provinces, especially Aleppo, as signs suggest regime forces are preparing for a large scale offensive
Documents include detailed information on over 300 fighters, a large number of whom are multilingual and boast previous military experience in numerous foreign armies
“Progress” in Damascus’ position following its acceptance of a “political transition” with its talk of forming an “expanded government”, in contrast to the HNC’s rigidity in clinging to the formation of a “transitional body” as the starting point for a political transition
Celebrations take place inside Syria to commemorate 70 years since French colonialists left the country in 1946
Deputy FM says calls for Assad to step down are an obstacle to the success of a political settlement in Syria
Assad continues his interview with Novosti and Sputnik. The interview is published here as appeared on SANA.
French-made aircraft crucial in regime-Russia’s recapture of the ancient city of Palmyra last week
Five-member delegation visits capital’s cultural and religious sites on trip they say is to “convey a message of peace to all the Syrian people”
Western diplomats say the Russian withdrawal came as a surprise, especially that no indicators were detected beforehand
Leaked membership applications reveal private information of Islamic State recruits including real names and occupation preferences
Moscow says it supports the solution that the participants of the Syria negotiations decide on, including the idea of creating a federal state
Syria’s representative to the UN says ISSG members should pressure the Turkish, Saudi and Qatari governments to end their support for terrorism and comply with UN resolutions
Russian PM criticizes Riyadh for suggesting deployment of ground troops as diplomats call on Moscow, Damascus and Islamic countries to help extinguish fundamentalism
Assad says he backs peace talks but that negotiations do “not mean that we stop fighting terrorism”
Statements made by French and US diplomats imply bewilderment at the Syrian army’s recent victories, says official source
Washington is truly working for an independent Kurdish state in the near east
Manna is not part of the main opposition delegation, which was formed at a meeting in Saudi Arabia and has yet to say if it will take part in the peace talks
Russia “is insistent on dragging names into the list of the Syrian opposition delegation to the Geneva negotiations, with the aim of derailing the talks and gaining time to improve its allies’ military position.”
Opposition figure tells Reuters he does not believe the January 25 set date for peace talks is realistic
Upcoming meeting between top Russian and US diplomats will explore Syrian political settlement in an “objective and comprehensive way”, says ministry spokesperson
After living through shelling, loss and displacement, the mere fact that they are Syrian has become a cause for suspicion wherever they go. With the spread of terrorist bombings across the world, it has become natural that the first to be accused in any attack is someone of Syrian nationality
International community must intervene to stop abuses and secure a safe atmosphere for dialogue, former Syrian PM tells French President Hollande in Paris
Representatives at the Vienna II conference agreed to disregard all points that were scheduled for discussion, even those which remain disputed, in order to settle one specific issue: the elimination of ISIS and other terrorist groups
The resolution opted for constructive ambiguity and mutual concessions in an attempt to secure a consensus. The result was a final draft outlining the maximum Moscow could get, and the minimum Washington would surrender
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, warns that bombing will increase the risk of terrorist attacks by sleeper cells in Europe unless there is a concerted effort to destroy ISIS on the ground. The following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA.
President Assad says terrorists are flocking from over 100 countries around the world to Syria, in an effort to transform the country into a hub for terrorism
Paris puts military cooperation against ISIS in the framework of a political solution, while Moscow pushes for a map of non-European-backed militant groups
Foreign ministers condemn Turkey for the recent downing of a Russian jet and Ankara’s support for terrorism
Opposition representatives iron out kinks ahead of meetings in the Saudi capital, as sources report on the Assad regime’s reservations towards the results of the recent Vienna meetings
President Assad gave Italian TV channel RAI UNO an interview. Following is the full text, as published by SANA, the Syrian official news agency
President Assad told the French Magazine Valeurs Actuelles Thursday that you cannot fight terrorism while you follow or pursue the wrong policies that support terrorism directly or indirectly. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA.
Members distribute sweets in the Libyan city of Tripoli in celebration of Friday’s terror attacks on Paris
“The Syrian people are well aware of the horror of murder, kidnapping and terrorism, particularly those targeting security and stability,” Coalition head tells French President
Syrian MP stresses role national, regional and international parliamentary institutions can play in establishing global peace
Western countries, including France, continue to support and provide political cover to terrorists, Syrian president tells visiting French MPs
Right-wing French MP says cooperation with Syrian president essential to fighting terrorism and restoring stability to the region
Kremlin spokesman says West has failed to explain the term “moderate opposition” in reference to Russia’s purported airstrikes on non-ISIS fighters
Syrian ambassador joins Russia’s president in slamming Western countries and their Middle Eastern allies for their unlawful Syria policies
UN and Damascus not informed about French airstrikes in Syria prior to operation, Russian news agency reports
Foreign Ministry slams Western nations for distorting the meaning of Security Council charter, stating any armed presence on Syrian land would be violation of sovereignty
Syrian musicians refused permission to enter France to perform in Strasbourg religious music festival
As international adoption increasingly becomes a political issue, its measures have been subjected to the international balance of power, and thus children are often subjected to a pattern of commodity exchange
“Is this drowned child one of the crowd of refugees that frighten you, Mr. Cameron?” The Independent asks the British Prime Minister
President’s attitude constitutes a gross interference in Syria’s internal affairs while stressing France’s continued involvement and complicity in the Syrian bloodshed, says Syrian foreign ministry source
The Kremlin’s shifting Syria policy sheds light on the possibilities of a Russian-backed peace settlement, French sources reveal
American-born Syrian grabs Miss Arab USA pageant title in Arizona competition
We see that holding a new Syrian National Congress – with the participation of all political forces and parties, and representatives of all Syrian communities – will provide Syrians with a dialogue to harmonize a vision for a revised political system and a constitution to help achieve their aspirations
Recent visit by French parliamentarian exposes rifts within France’s policy-making circles towards the Syrian file
French official meets with Syria’s president to discuss counter-terrorism efforts
Library will act as an Arabic education center with the aim to provide a number of educational and artistic workshops, lectures and seminars
Moscow’s recent evacuation of Russian citizens raises questions about the Assad regime’s capacity to hold onto power
Move follows high-level meeting between Moscow and Washington in Russian city of Sochi
Flawed Western policies provide fertile soil for the spread of terrorism, says Foreign Ministry source
French historian Nadine Meouchy argues that in the last century minorities in Syria failed to participate in national building efforts and that they must choose democracy over dictatorship if they want to avoid becoming “the gravediggers of their own destiny.”
Al-Bayan radio station to broadcast in four languages on ISIS news in Syria, Iraq, Libya and Central Asia
The Syrian Observer’s co-founder and publisher, Jihad Yazigi, was interviewed for a story on Medium about the work we do.
Lebanese Hezbollah militia aims to boost recruitment of pro-regime Alawites through the launch of a new official branch in the coastal city of Lattakia
US administration would support military escalation in Syria, but it wants a clear political-military plan for the post-Assad stage, according to Western diplomatic sources
President Assad gave an interview to France 2 TV. Following is the full text, as published by SANA news agency
Zoubi denies evacuation of state-run institutions following last week’s rocket attacks on a number of Aleppo’s neighborhoods
Government official claims French Foreign Ministry continues to ignore the rights of the Syrian government to combat terrorism and defend its people
Islamist forces destroy statue of Syrian resistance leader after taking the city of Idleb
Patting himself down with trembling hands, he made sure his ID card was safely in his pocket. He guessed this would be the only way of identifying his body if he was beheaded
A new documentary produced by France 24 shows life in the city of Raqqa through the eyes of a young Syrian woman
Former Coalition president claims John Kerry’s recent remarks ignore US policy in the region, as well as the American values of human rights and democracy
Demonstrators in Paris denounce ISIS and Assad at protests to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Syrian revolution
Collapse of US and EU values with narrow interests and hollow mottos attests to the ineffectiveness of their polices, claims deputy FM
French president calls for the relaunch of peace talks in pursuit of a political solution to the Syrian crisis
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to Portuguese state television, RTP, following is the full text as published by SANA
The Middle East has witnessed a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent months, including visits by various leaders from around the world to the region’s capitals
A recent change in stance towards Syria by European states exhibits the merits of President Assad’s policies, claims deputy FM
Assad tells visiting French delegation that fighting terrorism demands real political will and cooperation
Senior commander of rebel group escapes assassination attempt in Idleb
Turkey’s crossing into Syrian territory proves Ankara’s connection with ISIS, Foreign Ministry says
Fear of safety leads European leaders to recognize the inconvenience of their governments’ Syria stance
A Druze sheikh from a simple family has suddenly become famous for his daring political views
Those states which participate in the brutal ISIS campaign on Syria are its neighboring countries which arm, finance train and harbor terrorists
Guigou says France should support Russian and UN efforts to reach an interim agreement while working on a solution with parties willing to accept a democratic change
Nozha Abdelmohsen creates robes and dresses inspired by the kings and queens of the royal Mesopotamian city of Mari, found along the banks of the Euphrates river in modern-day Syria, near the border with Iraq
Nine civilians killed with many more injured by terrorist rocket and mortar attacks across major cities
I was killed by an army that holds my own nationality because the same leaders who marched in Paris a few days ago kept their mouths shut
Why do Charlie Hebdo’s victims deserve condolences, and innocent Syrians do not?
A magazine-burning demonstration in Aleppo targeted publications said to be in support of Charlie Hebdo magazine
The UN plan did not even see the light of day; instead, it remained an “initiative project”
While Al-Qaeda continues to threaten Western capitals, it was in Paris that the strands of Yemen and Syria were interwoven
Charlie Hebdo magazine attackers were members of terrorist organizations in Syria, Russian foreign minister has said
Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu confirms Turkey is route for terrorists to infiltrate Syria
The grandchildren of legendary Syrian poet Khalil Mardam Bey have converted the family home into a cultural center in the heart of Damascus’ historic Old City
France has supplied a key opposition group with the same stickers the regime uses to extend a Syrian passport validity
“We are running the ground battles against [ISIS], and we have noticed no change, especially with Turkey providing direct support to these regions.” Bashar al-Assad told Paris Match. The Syrian Observer republish the interview as it appeared in SANA
This is the article which the First Magistrate Judge in Damascus is using to charge Louay Hussein with undermining the national morale and publishing false news
Minister says Syrians will not forget that the Turkish regime has supported, financed, armed and harbored terrorists
Some countries, and particularly those in the West, should use some of the millions of dollars that they are spending on airstrikes targeting ISIS positions to establish new intelligence apparatus and place restrictions on travel and the movement of money in order to confront ISIS from another equally important direction
Number of illegal Syrian migrants in the second quarter of this year reached 16,432 immigrants, compared to 4,714 in the first quarter of the same year
ISIS reported the capture of Yazidi women and children in their newspaper, Dabiq
Some opposition figures could not travel because they had been in exile or without passports
Why does Ankara refuse to play a decisive role and leave the area open to others —is it afraid of military involvement?
“The Assad regime will not fall and Assad is strong” and will stay in office, was the conviction of Ambassador Chevallier at the time
The identity of the officer is a closely guarded secret
Millions of Syrians living in areas under the control of IS have already felt the impact of the attacks of the coalition
Many related issues constitute solid reasons for the Alawites’ support of the Syrian state’s authority
Bashar al-Assad was sworn on Wednesday before the members of the People’s Assembly. Below is the full text of the speech as translated by SANA
The PYD has announced that it had appointed governors in the Al Jazeerah province
Will the Syrian state prevail and continue to be the protector of the Druze? Will the Druze be able to form their own canton in the event of the collapse of the state?
Here he is now declaring his readiness to give his life on the command of the Iraqi leader of ISIS, the mysterious and bloody figure, Baghdadi
Shaaban is one of the officials banned from visiting EU countries, but Norway is not a member of the Union
A jihadi source linked to the organization explained: “The journey of jihad taught us not to easily trust people outside our denomination, no matter how much they claim to support the jihad
Omran al-Zoubi lashed out at the statements of France’s Foreign Minister Laurent Fabuis
The attack is believed to be the first committed by jihadi fighters who had returned from Syria
Salman is Alawite and a Baathist and a cousin of the former brutal intelligence director, Ali Douba
Talks with Obama and Holland aimed at providing political cover and support for the opposition
The bombs in Homs killed 10 citizens and wounded some 42 others
The move on Thursday was the fourth time Russia and China have blocked U.N. Security Council action on Syria
Photo emerges of people wearing shoes and women unveiled in the mosque
Why have some Syrian female opposition activists taken off the hijab?
When other Syrians want to flatter men from Deir al-Zor, they call them “brothers of Batta”, a reference to a local woman who resisted French occupation in the 1930s
Jaafari said outgoing U.N. envoy Lakhdar Brahimi made many mistakes
The winning poster depicted a soldier smelling a flower
The number of recruits, especially from Egypt and Palestine, increased significantly following the threat of US air strikes on Syria in September 2013
Minority claims for asylum contradict their position towards Assad
Hollande said the four were in “good health, in spite of the very grueling conditions of their captivity.” They will be taken to France in the coming hours, he said in a statement
The motives for the attack were not known and no one immediately claimed responsibility for the killing
Ambassador Ford’s appropriation of blame is wrong
Turkish President Abdullah Gul has vowed to protect the Suleyman Shah Tomb in Syria if it comes under attack
Al Attiyah says the Iranian tone has changed towards Assad
The regime leased the most important productive sector, the port of Latakia, to a French company, which led to hundreds of workers losing their jobs
The second round of Geneva negotiations between the delegations of the Syrian regime and the Syrian National Coalition has begun
Mekdad says U.N. Chapter VII should be used against France, the U.S. and UK for supporting terrorism
Friday has been dedicated a day to show support for the missing priest
Sources say the escalation in American policy aims to isolate extremists and put pressure on the Syrian regime
Darwish was set to appear before a Damascus court on Monday on “terror” charges along with his colleagues Hussein Ghreir and Hani Zaitani
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
Below is the speech of Assad’s Foreign Minister at the Geneva 2 talks as published by SANA, the official news agency
Assad appeared at ease, wearing a navy blue suit and smiling regularly throughout the 45-minute interview
The source said the Coalition will decide whether to go to Geneva II on Saturday or Sunday
All kinds of pressure are being exerted on the Syrian opposition to negotiate a joint government with the criminals
Russian will be offered from next year
Support for the President in fighting terror is hardening
The meeting of the Coalition on 5,6 January will be held far from media attention
Nabil Kozbari, Imad Ghrewati and Muaffaq Qaddah are identified as having not repaid loans
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
Johnny Abo writes for The Syrian Observer about a Syrian salon in Beirut: is it a different opinion of the opposition or a way to find an exit to the regime?
Mikdad was meeting an Australian delegation comprising of activists from the “Hands Off Syria” movement
The incident reportedly took place at a checkpoint in Hazano
There were no casualties in the attack
FSA says conditions are not right to hold the conference
Syria says “era of colonialism” is over
Fabius says the the only solution is to leave out Assad and have the terrorists
More than 120,000 people who live in this area west of Maarat al-Numan used to depend on the automated government bakery in Kfar Nabel, which has been unable to provide bread for over a year now
Dozens also reported injured in series of mortar attacks across the capital
Reports say that the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon would announce the date on November 25
Brahimi says Assad believes his candidacy for the presidency is a “birthright”
Feltman tells Raghida Dergham not holding the Geneva 2 conference means that Assad will be running in the next presidential election
Johnny Abo writes for The Syrian Observer about a former young Syrian female prisoner who spoke out her hopes and expectations
Pro-Assad social media pages said the attack against the rebel-held area was retaliation for several rockets that fell on a Druze area
The opposition says it will not negotiate unless President Bashar al-Assad leaves office
Doctor says Sarin samples were sold to the Russians and affected victims hidden
Elsewhere, activists claim to have discovered mass graves for victims of government forces
The regime has been trying for several months ago to purchase sugar, wheat and rice
The Coalition delegation will also deliver a speech at the meeting of the General Assembly
Many believe that Obama’s image has been shaken by Assad and Putin
Not content to force amendments to the U.S.-Russian agreement, the British and French have sought to make premature media announcements about expectations at the U.N.
U.S., French and U.K. purporting to support a political solution while also continuing to support Al-Qaeda
Lavrov says disagreements are on the implementation, not the principle
The brutality of photographed slaughter exceeded that of murder by explosives or chemicals
That target is toppling Assad, not punishing him, and this possibility has come closer
The target is toppling Assad, not punishing him, and this possibility has come closer
no one can save the true Syrian Revolution except the rebels themselves on the ground, and friendly countries such as France and some influential Arab states
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to American CBS news. Following is the full text of the interview.
Assad was anything but conciliatory
Demonstrators expressed thanks to the countries supporting Syria in the face of aggression, especially Russia, China and Iran
The blood of the child victims of the chemical massacre in Ghouta had not yet dried when Bashar Assad’s media staff leaked a picture of his wife and their family celebrating the tenth birthday of their daughter, Zain al-Sham
Israeli regime carried out missile test to test Syrian air defence?
The Middle East is a powder keg, and today the flame is coming very near, Assad says
if the Congress members decide to respect their voters’ wishes, this would mean the turning of the page of the strike
Jarba noted that plans to establish a united National Army under one command had so far not been effective
World leaders warn against military action without a U.N. mandate
Today, in light of the Western threats to the Syrian people, the “combatants” on the ground have different attitudes on the matter
The two presidents agreed to stay in close contact to arrive at a joint response to this unprecedented aggression
The Syrian army believed that what happened in Ghouta was a media war, following an official justification classifying yesterday’s massacres as being mere images carried by channels “that are partners in the bloodshed” affecting the Syrian people
Manaf Tlass is being touted as the head of the new opposition Syrian National Army
The newspaper reported that the bulk of arms are being directed to extremist groups
Western U.N. delegates say Syria has no place on the Council
The Syrian intelligence agency is willing to cooperate with French intelligence over French jihadists operating in Syria
Assad is reportedly trying to change the demographics in Sweida to confront the Sunnis in Daraa
Assad’s visit to Daraya, a city that has been fully destroyed by his forces is an attempt to show victory
Abdelke’s detention is the latest in a series of actions the Syrian regime has taken in its attempt to foil any peaceful plot to put an end to the nation’s suffering
Hollande said the coalition was the only representative of the Syrian people
Support provided by Russia, Iran, Hezbollah and others, the weakness of Syrian opposition, and the inefficiency of the friends of Syria group play a nasty role in helping the regime draw and execute its policies
Foreign ministry says infighting between opposition groups is worrying
There are at least 200 Australians fighting in Syria
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to the local newspaper al-Thawra, in which he claimed that his opponents have “used up all their tools” and failed to overthrow his regime
The Syrian Opposition is due for a meeting in Istanbul to elect a new leadership. What is really at stake in the elections?
Roland Dumas says he declined an offer to take part in a plot to topple the government
Rifaat al-Assad, who allegedly has the blood of at least 25,000 people on his hands, sold the seven-storey home on one of Paris’s most desirable stretches of real estate overlooking the Arc de Triomphe
Friends of Syria group has agreed to provide military aid to the Syrian opposition in order to redress the power balance in the country and force President Bashar Al-Assad
The efforts to postpone a political solution in Syria only indicate that we will see this game of cat and mouse once again
Some Friends of Syria will meet in Doha to discuss assistance for the Free Syrian Army
The US has political and geostrategic interests in the Middle East but Obama, with his huge failure to pressure Putin, reflects an abandonment of these interests
Exams for students in opposition-held areas and in exile
President Assad has warned Europe in a German newspaper interview that it will “pay the price” if it follows Washington’s lead and delivers arms to rebel forces
Chemical weapons used by rebels came from Turkey
France says the Syrian regime has used chemical gases and “all options” are now on the table
President Bashar al-Assad has said Syria would be willing to attend peace talks with the opposition in principle, but any subsequent deal would have to be approved by a referendum. The Syrian Observer republishes the interview as translated and published by SANA
British and French pressure overturns ban, but EU agrees to wait for talks before supplying arms
France says 150 French fighting alongside jihadists in Syria, and the government is angry with a leaked video that shows her Ambassador reprimanding opposition figures in Istanbul
The Syrian National Coalition’s French Ambassador, Munzir Makhous said the Coalition has yet to receive an official invitation to the scheduled Geneva 2 talks, but denied any controversy around the issue, saying the project was yet to be finalized
For analysts familiar with the politics of Syria, the country’s descent into chaos amounts to an all-too-predictable pattern. It also parallels what Rami Makhlouf, a major regime figure and first cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, bluntly announced that, among other things, Syrians faced the Assad regime or domestic and regional chaos.
Two people were killed and dozens injured by an explosive device and mortar shelling by terrorists in the al-Qassa neighborhood in Damascus Thursday.
Two Orthodox bishops reportedly kidnapped by rebels in northern Syria have been released, an association of Middle Eastern Christians on Tuesday said in a statement citing Syrian sources.
Syrian President Bashar Assad warned on Wednesday the West that it will pay a heavy price for its alleged support of al-Qaida in Syria and said his regime’s defeat is not an option.
A senior Syrian Muslim Brothers figure has attacked the United States for its inaction against Bashar al-Assad’s regime, saying that Britain and France were now the best hope for salvaging the rebellion.
A senior Syrian Muslim Brothers figure has attacked the United States for its inaction against Bashar al-Assad’s regime, saying that Britain and France were now the best hope for salvaging the rebellion.
Several bodies of international law provide standards applicable to the Syrian crisis, including international humanitarian law, international criminal law, and international human rights law
A joint statement by rights groups says 15th of March will mark the second anniversary of the start of the Syrian revolution which has seen millions of people in Syria displaced, both inside and outside the country.
The Syrian regime is still targeting media activists and journalists. Media Freedom Committee of the Syrian Journalists Association has documented killing of 11 journalists in February 2013 to increase victims to 138 professional and citizen journalists have been killed since the beginning of the Syrian revolution in 2011.
The full text of the interview conducted by The Sunday Times with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.
Journalists were killed while covering fierce clashes between government forces and the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) last January.
Mannaa criticized the French government colonial policy and expressed his amazement of the French Minister of Foreign affairs’ call to hold a conference to the so-called ‘Friends of Syria’ in Paris at the same time as the Syrian International Conference.
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Qadri Jamil, stressed that the political solution is the only and inevitable way out of the crisis in Syria.
Assad’s ouster is inevitable, but how will it be achieved? What price will be paid by Syria and the entire region? This is the fundamental question and the crux of the matter. If the intention is to let the Syrian people topple Assad by themselves, this represents a real danger for a variety of reasons.
The Syrian regime has pre-empted the arrival of the UN envoy to Damascus via Lebanon Mr. Lakhdar Librahimi with terrible massacres covered most of the nation and included more than / 310 / geographical points and locations with aerial bombardment using (Russian Mig fighters), since Mr. Librahimi could not be able to land in Damascus International Airport on Sunday 23/12/2007.
President Assad’s speech at the inauguration of the People’s Assembly after the 2012 elections which were boycotted by the Syrian opposition and many citizens in the major cities and provinces.