Syrian government says presidential election will go ahead as conflict rages
Arrests and torture atre used to further political goals
Assad’s advances in Qalamoun could improve Lebanon’s security situation
22 civil society groups call for the release of a leading journalist and rights activist
Haidar Jebouri, dubbed “Abu Shahd” was known for his role in the massacre at Nabuk
Efforts are underway to coordinate between the southern and northern fronts
A group of Syrian opposition Christian intellectuals has issued an open statement declaring their allegiance to Syria and the Syrian people in general, and rejecting the position of churches supporting the regime. The statement read:
The arrests are part of a campaign targetting peaceful activists engaged in humanitarian efforts
The reconciliation agreement is between Jaish al-Muhajereen wa al-Ansar and the brigade of Badr Martyrs
The regime and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights say pro-regime militants and civilians were killed in Hama
Fighting inside the prison is ongoing
Nearly 1,400 people have been killed in clashes between rebel forces and the jihadists with ISIS this month
ISIS fighters refuse orders to withdraw from battles against the regime
The high number of deaths of regime forces may be the reason behind the rise
The victims came from different sects and included Sunni Muslims, as well as Ismailis and Alawites, who follow different offshoots of Shiite Islam
Nusra has coordinated more with other rebel groups fighting ISIS
Nusra leader calls for ceasefire to end hostilities with rival jihadists
A Second Joint Statement – by the Violation Documentation Center (VDC) and the Local Development and Small Projects Support Office (LDSPS) regarding the kidnapping of activists Razan Zaitouneh, Samira Khalil, Wael Hamada and Nazim Hamadi
The kidnapping of the VDC team members is a shameful black spot in the revolution and should be resolved immediately
Most of the casualties are civilians according to the latest toll from The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
