National Coalition Meets With US Envoy Ratney
The Syrian Observer
August 7, 2015
Coalition’s political commission discusses military, humanitarian and political situation with the newly appointed US Envoy
Coalition’s political commission discusses military, humanitarian and political situation with the newly appointed US Envoy
Activists warn of potential massacres against civilians as pro-regime forces cement their hold on the Lebanese border town
Rebels group announces plans to resume second phase of shelling on Kefraya and Fua after negotiations for a truce in Zabadani reach a stalemate
Iranian officials pledge support for counter-terrorism initiatives on Syrian foreign minister’s high-level visit to Tehran
Over 200 people killed, activists say, as regime and Hezbollah attacks continue to target city near Lebanese border
Tehran is helping Assad cope with his manpower shortage by recruiting mercenaries in Lebanon, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Iraq
Fighting continues for as regime and Hezbollah forces bombard city near Lebanese border
Opposition offensive on regime positions was “large and widespread”, says Syrian military source
De Mistura believes that in the Geneva 3 meeting, Iranian backing, representation of the opposition by more than just the coalition, and a Russian-American understanding will eliminate the reasons for the failure of Geneva 2
Hezbollah is no longer obsessed with protecting Assad from falling, and is now seriously discussing the protection of its areas of influence inside Syria, as well as ensuring its supply routes and strategic depth
Opposition’s defense ministry issues appeal to UN Security Council to intervene to save the besieged city near the Lebanese border
Rebels bombard Shiite towns in response to the regime and Hezbollah attacks on Zabadani, says Ahrar ash-Sham spokesperson
Syrian army and Hezbollah forces face rising death toll as siege of city drags into second week
Pro-regime forces advance in areas along the border region with Lebanon after intense fighting
The vulgar ways in which televised interviews are conducted only causes the viewer to sympathize with the criminal instead of condemn his acts
Top army commander inspects Syrian and allied Lebanese forces stationed in the countryside of Damascus
Supporting Assad against the ISIS threat is a practical step in order to maintain the status quo, says Israeli general
Influential security official and caretaker of the Syrian-Iranian alliance dies after a long battle with illness
Moscow angered over Russian military aid rerouted to Iranian-backed militias instead of regime fighters, says Syrian dissident
Druze in the occupied Golan Heights call on Israeli government and military officials to protect the minority inside Syria’s borders
