Assad Loyalists Left Reeling After Russia’s Unexpected Drawdown
Moscow’s decision to withdraw its forces from Syria has caught some regime supporters off guard as many relied on the Russian presence for their security and income
Moscow’s decision to withdraw its forces from Syria has caught some regime supporters off guard as many relied on the Russian presence for their security and income
Humble humanitarian relief reaches Syrian areas in dire need of help
Moscow’s role in Syria was an attempt to draw attention to their strength following the fall of the Soviet Union, and therefore to their influential role at the head of the new world hierarchy
As Syrians around the world commemorate half a decade of civil war, Al-Souria Net summarizes five of the demands revolutionaries inside and outside the country have continued to fight for since day one
Deputy foreign minister says Moscow’s decision to pull out from Syria was agreed upon as Russia’s objectives had largely been fulfilled
Political opposition figure says Moscow’s decision to begin withdrawing its forces is due to Syrians’ rejection of foreign intervention
Regime sources claim wide dissatisfaction exists among Alawites and military leaders regarding Tehran’s hegemony over political and military decisions in Syria
There must be an extensive study of the reality of Syria, its geography, and the diversity of its people before we encourage the promotion of a federalist country or begin attacking the concept as treacherous
Leaders from both countries agree to take “incremental steps” to tackle the possibility of a Kurdish state in Syria’s north
De Mistura is talking about those who defend the Syrians and not those who defend the criminal of Damascus, Assad
Moscow says it supports the solution that the participants of the Syria negotiations decide on, including the idea of creating a federal state
The armed opposition’s acceptance of the ceasefire could open a wide door for Nusra and ISIS to bring a large number of fighters into their ranks, as the two strike religious chords with “feelings of injustice” and portraying themselves as the “only two parties” in Syria standing against Assad, Russia and their allied militias
Political opposition remains doubtful over success of truce deal as key phrases still require clarification, such as the exclusion of “terrorist organizations” in being targeted
Major military commanders now are among the many regime loyalists paying homage to the Russian president’s influence inside Syria
“The first weapons market in the Idleb countryside” Facebook page has been known to offer a range of deadly items for sale, including mortar launchers and TOW launchpads
We must not underestimate the extent of regional support for the opposition
Leader of the High Negotiations Committee consults with Syrian armed opposition on terms of possible ceasefire
Bashar al-Assad said on Saturday he was ready for a ceasefire, on condition “terrorists” did not use a lull in fighting to their advantage and that countries backing insurgents halted support for them. Below is the interview as published by the Syrian news agency SANA
At least nine rebel groups unite under Hashim Al-Sheikh as Aleppo’s rebels face the risk of defeat from regime and Western-backed forces
Officials explore new joint agreements, development of religious tourism and religious mission exchanges
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