Nusra-linked Turkish jihadist kills and wounds dozens in attack on town of al-Eis, southern Aleppo, Islamist group announces
“The Conference is a message to the Russians after they tried to show that there is no Syrian party able to replace the regime”
Seven fighters of Pakistani descent killed in Syria after being sent to fight amongst the ranks of regime forces, official Iranian news agency IRNA said Monday
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.
Foreign policy advisor to Iran’s supreme leader says Assad’s fate can only be decided by the Syrian people
Syrian National Colaition will meet with other opposition factions in Riyadh in an effort to unify positions ahead of negotiations in Vienna this month
The secretary general of the Damascus–based opposition Syrian National Democratic Action Commission talks to Syria Times
Syria’s resolve to fight terrorism will continue despite recent escalations by hostile countries who support extremists, Assad tells top Iranian diplomats
The Syrian opposition finds itself today in front of a significant test: either to push for a unified effort and full coordination before entering into the political process, or face being placed on a list of terrorist organizations
Fearing the idea that the fall of Damascus was imminent, there was increased competition to control the victorious opposition forces
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
Main political opposition warns the situation on the ground may deteriorate in favor of regime forces if friendly forces fail to support Syrian rebels
These talks have exhibited these countries’ clear abandonment of their responsibility to protect Syrian civilians and maintain the security and integrity of the members of the international community
Three-week siege claims the lives of hundreds and sees the destruction of over 1,000 homes near the Syrian capital, local relief office reports
Islamist alliance responsible for capturing large swathes of Idleb province in March urges rebels to unite under a single command
“The Vienna statement is a reflection of Russian efforts, which began with a military intervention in Syria, killing Syrians for a month and a half,” Coalition member states
Russian-supported Fourth Legion force will likely replace the NDF as the Assad regime moves to disband the Iranian-backed militia, sources claim
Militia factions from six countries, including Iran and Afghanistan, participate in attack on the town as opposition factions withdraw towards Eis
Hopes for Syrian political solution will remain futile as long as Moscow maintains its preconditions on Assad’s departure in an attempt to deprive Obama of a final diplomatic triumph
Chinese FM confirms Beijing will attend the follow-up round of negotiations in the Austrian capital next week
