As if the injustices of war were not enough, I suffer from the injustice of the male society in which I live. Women like me have no right to dream or to express their opinions, even if they work as paramedics in field hospitals.
“Hezbollah finds itself in an awkward position as its militia is unable to launch a wide response against Israel for fear of its response, which may result in more human losses in Hezbollah ranks, especially since a third of its fighters have perished in Syria”
Opposition factions in Aleppo are currently fighting on several fronts, including against ISIS and Kurdish militias in the northern countryside, and against the regime in the province’s south, west and north
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
Iran withdrawing its elite forces from Syria as Tehran faces significant personnel and economic losses, US media reports
Foreign ministry spokesman says solution to the crisis must be a political one, stressing the importance of a Syrian-Syrian dialogue
Opposition factions that participated in the Riyadh meetings have “betrayed the blood of the martyrs”, Nusra Front leader tells journalists
“The regime has less and less foreign currency, revenues have dried up, the war effort is becoming more taxing and its two main donors, Russia and Iran, have their own financial problems.”
“The presence of Assad in Damascus is necessary and when the duty arises, we will receive him in Iran.” says Velayati
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
