Antoine Kassis, 59, a dual Syrian-Lebanese national, was convicted on charges that included operating a transnational drug-trafficking network, conspiring to provide material support to a terrorist organization, and engaging in international money laundering.
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The group includes ambassadors, consuls, and administrative officials, now restored to their prior positions within the Ministry.
Dalati was aboard the Turkish vessel Al-Dhamir (“The Conscience”), one of the ships participating in the flotilla headed toward Gaza.
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department told Reuters the department does not comment on “decisions related to personnel or administrative reorganizations,” but added that “the core team working on Syria-related issues continues its operations from multiple locations.”
As political “strangers,” both men promised rupture over continuity, upheaval over inertia, Wael Sawah writes in Daraj.
The Ankara meeting marks a pragmatic step towards reconstructing Syria’s defence infrastructure, Syria TV argues.
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024, Ankara has been working to strengthen its relations with Syria’s new administration across all fields.
The complaint, brought by human rights advocate Imadeddin Al-Muntasser, claims that the defendants misused their political visibility and past affiliations with the Syrian opposition to lure investments into what he describes as fake ventures.
Barrack’s language reveals much about how America wants to be understood. In diplomacy—as in literature—meaning lies not only in what is said but in how the message is structured.
SANA described the event as a “practical indicator of a new phase” in Syrian-American relations, Zaman al-Wasl writes.
The meeting, which brought together top officials from both governments, was held away from the media spotlight, al-Hal writes.
Shibani confirmed that Syria is actively implementing an agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces to reintegrate northeastern regions under central government authority.
Jailed Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan, founder of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has called for the group’s disarmament and dissolution, marking a potential turning point in its decades-long conflict with Turkey.
Al-Sharaa received Badr Jamous, head of the Negotiating Committee, and Hadi al-Bahra, head of the Coalition.
Exclusive sources confirmed to Syria TV that the Syrian National Coalition is preparing to dissolve itself in the coming days, following the fall of the Assad regime and the transfer of power to a new government.
This marks the first official visit by a high-ranking Syrian delegation to Turkey since the new administration assumed power in Syria, Syria TV writes.
Lavrov criticized the ousted Assad regime for its unwillingness to share power with the Syrian opposition, according to al-Modon.
According to İmamoğlu, the Syrian authorities had initially confirmed the visit on Thursday, only to cancel it hours later.
The transitional leadership needs to include various political and civil groups, especially those who fought for change against the Assad regime, Sultan al-Ibrahim writes for 963 Media.
Women are “primarily responsible for their families and husbands”, the head of the Women’s Affairs Office in the Syrian caretaker government said.
Family sources told Enab Baladi that the photograph used against Haitham al-Halabi was artificially generated or shows someone resembling him
Hadi al-Bahra emphasized that the opposition would continue fighting until the Syrian government fully commits to the UN peace process and political transition.
Araqchi’s visit comes at a time when the Syrian regime is reportedly at its weakest, +963 Media writes.
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Sawt al-Asima has learned from private sources that Al-Fadel Company for Money Transfers has closed its Mezzeh branch, one of the largest in Syria, despite the company’s official management being located in the governorate square.
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The specifics of the charge against Qasso remain unclear, according to al-Modon.
Turkey has deported 147 Syrian refugees from the “Emlan” deportation center in Gaziantep to the Bab al-Salam border crossing, Athr Pres writes.
In Istanbul and other major cities, industrial projects have been particularly affected by the departure of Syrians, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A human rights organisation said that 1,168 individuals, including 16 children and 96 women, disappeared while they were at immigration and passport departments, according to Sawt al-Asima
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The French officials affirmed their country’s steadfast support for UN Security Council Resolution 2254, according to Baladi News.
The number of registered Syrian refugees in Turkey stands at 3,288,755, marking a significant drop from previous years, according to al-Modon.
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This decision was reached following a voting session held on Monday, according to Enab Baladi.
Enab Baladi reached out to a group of Syrian refugees who were deported to various camps.
The most common destinations for remittances from Syrian refugees or expatriates are, in order: Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Hama, and Daraa, according to Syria TV.
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Deportation campaigns target even those with valid legal documentation, according to Baladi News.
Insiders have told Syria TV that the behaviour of the United States indicates a desire to maintain Arab influence in the Deir-ez-Zor.
A significant meeting between Ethan Goldrich and Syrian opposition leaders was held in Istanbul, according to Athr Press.
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The presence of the Turkish army on Syrian soil stands as an unyielding boundary for the Turkish government, according to Syria TV.
As of July 27th, the number of Syrian refugees with temporary protection cards reached more than 3 millions, according to Syria TV.
The Turkish Interior Minister acknowledged that some abuses have occurred by certain police personnel, according to Athr Press.
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The political environment and the rhetoric directed toward Syrians have reached a harsh level, according to Syria TV.
As anti-refugees sentiment increases in Turkey, more and more people are trying to show Syria as safe, according to Sawt al-Asima.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has taken legal action to address these publications, according to Syria TV.
Turkey it is treating the Syrian issue with utmost urgency, according to Athr Press.
The UN representative emphasized that the committee’s primary focus lies in advocating for survivors and documenting their experiences, Enab Baladi writes.
Hamed al-Ali was arrested by the local security service and taken to an undisclosed location, according to Baladi News.
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Burak Akçapar, the Deputy Foreign Minister, will attend the quadripartite meeting in Moscow, according to the al-Souria Net.
The largest opposition parties in Turkey have presented the draft resolution that calls for urgent repatriation of Syrian refugees after the quake, according to al-Modon.
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The Erdogan regime continues its policy of Turkification of the areas it occupies in northern Syria, according to al-Watan.
Abdi renewed his call to go forward with a political solution for the Syrian crisis, according to North Press.
The Fourth Division, led by Maher al-Assad, require civilians to present ID cards upon entering and leaving their neighbourhoods, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The SDC announced its quest to form a “political body that leads the political solution”, according to al-Watan.
Ali Rahmoun said the Turkish threats prolong the Syrian crisis, and curb efforts to reach a political solution, according to North Press.
CENTCOM called the operation a “unilateral” one, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
SDF Commander tells Asharq Al-Awsat he won’t visit Damascus before conditions for political solution are available.
The U.S. Senior Representative to northeast Syria, Nikolas Granger, stressed his country’s strong opposition to any military action, according to North Press.
The hospital is located in Kilis, five kilometres from the Syrian border, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Lavrentiev will make a “critical” visit to Ankara this week on December 8th and 9th, according to al-Souria Net.
Abdi warned of “devastating repercussions” that would flow from any Turkish ground military operation, according to Baladi News.
Türkiye only coordinates with its allies, Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalın said on Sunday, according to the Daily Sabah.
Turkey says Kurdish groups are “legitimate forces”. U.S. urges Turkey to stand down on plan to invade Syria and Assad says no meeting with Turkey anytime soon. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Turkey does not seem to have backing from the U.S. and Russia on a potential ground invasion.
Russia suggested the deployment of Syrian government forces along the border with Turkey, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Ankara wants the return of Syrian regime institutions as an alternative to the SDF, according to Baladi News.
The decision to attack could come at any moment, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Mazloum Abdi said the SDF were “looking forward to coordinate with the Syrian Army” to protect the region, according to North Press.
A ground offensive by Turkey on Northeastern Syria could be imminent.
The dead included a child and four men, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Erdogan confirmed that he did not hold any meetings with the U.S. or Russian president regarding the operation, according to Athr Press.
Turkey is likely to begin a ground offensive against YPG areas of influence, al-Souria Net.
The General Command of the SDF said in a statement that Turkey has been preparing for a long time to launch a large-scale attack on northeastern Syria, according to North Press.
The attack could have significant repercussions in Syria.
Turkey could start a major military operation in Syria, according to Baladi News.
Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said that Syria condemns terrorism wherever it is, according to al-Watan.
The AANES accused the Turkish intelligence of executing the explosion, according to North Press.
Many social media accounts posted a picture of the woman wearing camouflage pants and a hijab, according to Damas Post.
The American and Turkish sides are pressuring each other in order to accept the other’s project, according to al-Watan.
Firefighters rushed to the scene in the Yıldırım district of Bursa, according to the Daily Sabah.
The SNHR underlined that the regime aims to seize 570,000 acres of land in the suburbs of Idleb and Hama, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Ammar Adnan Kahlous, born in 1994 in Damascus, died on June 22th under the watchful eye of Greek police without any assistance, according to Orient Net.
North Press reports that a curfew imposed by local gunmen in the city of Daraa entered into force until further notice.
Rifai died on Saturday of a heart attack in Istanbul, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Awda is forwarding a proposal from Jordan that seeks to market an “Arab” initiative for a political solution in Syria, according to al-Modon.
The 15-year-old Syrian child made headlines in 2018 and drew the world’s attention through his coverage of the war, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The visit was previously reported at the request of the Syrian state, according to al-Watan.
The two sides stressed that there will no viable solution in Syria outside the UN resolutions, according to SOC Media Department.
The first shipment of grain to leave Ukraine under a wartime deal appears to have ended up in Syria, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Accused of being close to Moscow, Jamous denied that there were objections to his election by opposition factions, according to Nidaa al-Watan.
1,942 people had been deported from Turkey to Syria in June, according to al-Souria Net.
A group of 100 French lawmakers urged the UN Security Council to impose a no-fly zone on northern Syria, according to North Press.
Nabeel al-Abdullah, known as Russia’s “loyal man” in the region, was injured as a result of the attack, according to al-Souria Net.
Opposition sources said the regime’s media coverage of the incident was not accurate, according to al-Modon.
Signed by Ankara and Damascus in July 1998, the Adana agreement establishes security cooperation between the two parties, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian Islamic Council said it rejects the Iranian axis, but also normalization with Israel, according to Syria TV,
A group of Turkish men killed a Syrian textile worker in Istanbul, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
One million Syrian students study in Turkish schools, according to Syria TV.
The issue of refugees might significantly impact the upcoming elections, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
So far, Erdogan was not able to move the frontlines in Syria, according to al-Watan.
Early on Monday, a 21-year-old Syrian man named Sherif Khaled al-Ahmad was killed in Istanbul’s Bagcilar district, according to Syria TV.
Turkey’s government has dealt with hostility on the subject of refugees from many sides, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
An informed source has uncovered the identities of 3 victims of the Tadamon massacre from one family, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The Syrian government and the opposition coalition are competing over the share of hajj pilgrims given to Syria by Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Nader al-Hammoud was beaten and forced to sign papers against his will, according to Enab Baladi.
The head of the opposition Syrian National Coalition denied reports that Turkey intended to dialogue with the Syrian regime, according to SY-24.
Nabel al-Abdullah, the leader of the National Defense Militia in the Christian town of Suqaylabiyah, said he was ready to go fight in Ukraine, according to al-Souria Net.
The leader of the CHP has vowed to deport Syrian refugees present in Turkey if elected, according to the Shaam News Agency.
Syrian and Turkish officials met with Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu to discuss the situation of refugees in Turkey, according to al-Souria Net.
A report by the Guardian showed how underground networks in Turkey provide ISIS terrorists with fake passports, according to SANA.
Turkey and Qatar disagree on the reform of the opposition coalition in Syria, leaked documents obtained by North Press indicate.
Hundreds of young Syrian refugees in Turkey were deported to Syria based on “administrative pretexts”, according to al-Souria Net.
Sheikh Jawdat Said, the thinker behind the non-violence school of Islam in Syria, has died in exile in Istanbul, according to Syria TV.
Leaders in the al-Nusra are channeling aid into a lucrative black market scheme, investing the surplus in Turkey, according to the Syria Times.
A Young Syrian man was killed on Monday evening by a Turkish citizen inside his home in the city of Istanbul, according to the Zaitun Agency.
A Turkish newspaper published a report confirming that the value of the investment by Syrian businessmen in Turkey could soon exceed $10 billion, according to Athr Press.
A Syrian citizen and a U.S. diplomat were arrested after Turkish authorities discovered the sale of a forged passport, according to al-Souria Net.
An investigation by a Syrian and a French journalist in Le Point aims to bring war criminals from Syria to European courts, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Nasr Hariri’s removal from the Negotiating committee is part of Meslet’s attempt to get closer to Saudi Arabia, according to al-Hal Net.
Russia, China, India renew their support to the sovereignty of Syria, an attack in Manbij, and an inmate reportedly killed as a result of torture in an opposition prison. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The two largest opposition groups, the National Coordination Committee and the Syrian National Coalition, failed to reach an agreement to solve their differences, according to Orient Net.
The refugee crisis amplifies at EU-Belarus borders, Opposition warns against normalization with the regime, and the chief spy of Syria in Cairo. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
On Saturday, Cham Wings Airlines announced that it is suspending flights from Damascus to the airport in Minsk, Belarus, as the refugee crisis worsens on the border with the EU, according to Sawt al-Asima.
The recent move by the UAE, which sent its top diplomat to Syria to meet the regime’s president Bashar al-Assad, comes in a period of American disinterest for the Syria file.
The Syrian National Coalition and National Coordination Committee, the two largest opposition groups, have met in Istanbul to discuss their differences, according to al-Modon.
On Monday, Turkish authorities released Syrian journalist and media figure, Majed Shamaa, who was arrested as part of the banana issue, according to al-Hal.
China expresses support to Syria, Iran evacuates base fearful of an Israeli attack, and racist attack in Turkey. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
A Syrian journalist who took part in banana-based satire is being deported from Turkey despite being acquitted of wrongdoing, al-Araby al-Jadeed reports.
Activists launched an online campaign on social media to prevent the deportation of Syrian journalist Majed Shamaa, who was arrested as part of the “banana issue”, according to al-Tareek.
Another Syrian journalist was arrested in Turkey as part of the Banana case controversy, where Turkish citizens blamed Syrians for the scarcity of bananas, according to al-Hal.
Two parties from the Turkish opposition are criticizing how the ruling AKP has handled the Syrian crisis, and in particular its policies towards integrating refugees, according to al-Modon.
Anas al-Abdah has confirmed that the Syrian opposition has lobbied with western capitals to convince them not to normalize ties with the regime, according to the Syrian News Agency.
Turkish Defense Minister renewed his threat to launch an operation against the YPG in northeastern Syria, following attacks on Turkish officers and villages, according to al-Souria Net.
The leader of the Syrian opposition has claimed that the U.S. does not intend to normalize ties with the Syrian regime, stressing the importance of U.S.-Turkish coordination on Syria, according to Nedaa Post.
Opposition to the presence of mostly Syrian refugees in Turkey is on the rise, leading to racist incidents, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Opposition President Salem al-Meslet the international community for its lack of interest in the political solution in Syria, in favor of solely humanitarian issues, according to the Daily Sabah.
Pedersen discussed with the Syrian opposition the new constitution talks and how to ensure that the political process achieves some progress, according to al-Souria Net.
The leader of the Opposition blamed the recent anti-Syrian clashes in Ankara on enemies of the Syrian and Turkish peoples, according to Baladi News.
In his book, “Syria through the Eyes of the Ambassador,” Ömer Önhon recalls how the position of Turkey evolved throughout the Syrian conflict, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Opposition SNC has called for the lifting of support to the “East of the Euphrates”, in reference to the AANES, according to North Press.
The Syrian Opposition Vice President has died of health complications, after a lifetime of opposition to the regime, according to Nedaa Post.
The Syrian Information minister claims that media terrorism is one of the tools unsuccessfully used by enemy States to defeat Syria, according to The Syria Times.
A delegation from the Syrian opposition met with the Dutch special envoy to Syria in Istanbul, according to the Syrian National Coalition.
Defector Brigadier general Ahmad Rahal is facing deportation from Turkey, all whilst receiving death threats by the Syrian National Army, Enab Baladi claims.
An opposition figure has accused Syria’s president of giving too many resources to its allies including Iran and Russia, according to Daily Sabah.
A new documentary charting ISIS members who have settled in Europe as refugees has made a splash in French media, writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
Turkey may be forced to rethink its Syria strategy after the US commits to fight ISIS alongside Kurdish-led Syrian Defence Forces, reports Arab News.
Syrian Airlines announces Damascus-Doha flight, two Syrian army forces killed in Homs, and Kurdish-Arab brotherhood discussed. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Politicians from Suwedia have called for negotiations between all the parties in Syria and said that it is not too late for reconciliation writes North Press.
Alexei Navalny returned to Russia, knowing what he would face when he arrived, and yet, none of the Syrian opposition leaders have dared to return to Damascus writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Abdullah Taouma tried to reach Europe to seek medical attention for his injuries, but was beaten and abused by Greek border guards who threw him in a river reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A refugee in Germany is taking legal action against the Greek government for expelling him to Turkey as he searched for his 11-year old brother, who whereabouts remain unknown writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Ahmad Rahal, who was arrested by Turkish authorities nearly 10 weeks ago has been released, with no reasoning behind the decision given reports Nadaa Syria.
An American analyst has speculated that President Erdogan might use a Trump defeat to launch another attack against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria writes North Press.
A recent trip to Damascus by Sergey Lavrov has heightened speculation that Russia is looking for a political solution in Syria, which would allow them to reap rewards writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Turkish general was leading his brigade’s artillery fire in the Idlib area only a few weeks ago, Hurriyet writes
Humanitarian workers have met to mourn their colleagues who were killed by the regime during the recent assault on northern Syria writes Alsouria Net.
After reaching a ceasefire deal with Russia, Erdogan has suggested that the oil fields in Deir ez-Zor should be managed by Putin writes Al-Modon.
The female members of the White Helmet have been a crucial part of the rescue group that have reportedly rescued 114,000 lives since 2013 writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The bloody push and pull between the regime and Turkey-backed forces continues in Idleb, with losses on both sides reports Alsouria Net.
Raed al-Fares, who ran Fresh Radio and was assassinated in Idleb, has been posthumously awarded the Courage in Journalism Award reports Al-Modon.
Islam Alloush, who was a spokesman for Jaish al-Islam, has been arrested and charged with war crimes, torture, and the forced disappearance of activists report Al-Modon.
Despite denials about their presence in Libya, reports have emerged about the death of four Syrian fighters from the Syrian National Army reports Zaman Al Wasl.
A Syrian living in Istanbul has donated his wedding funds to the people of Idleb, to try and help ease their suffering reports Jisr.
James Le Mesurier was an ex-British Army officer who set up Mayday Rescue which helped train the White Helmets, was found dead in November reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
With support from Russia, the regime is moving to secure territory and influence in areas east of the Euphrates, moving against Turkey and the US writes Al-Arab.
Turkish police are cracking down on Syrians living in Istanbul and deporting those who are in violation of the terms of their residency visas reports Brocar Press.
Noor and Alla Elhamravi have taken to Twitter to highlight the plight of Syrians and to try and prompt the international community to take action writes Anadolu News.
Turkey’s President Erdogan has announced a plan to house a million Syrians in new residential areas in northern Syria reports Hurriya Press.
Turkey is attending a NATO meeting in the UK this week and the issue of northern Syria is expected to be high on the agenda writes Anadolu Agency.
Russian airstrikes hit Idleb, Turkey expels refugees, regime forces deploy on the border, Russia takes control of US airbase and the UN affirms Syrian rights to the Golan Heights. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Turkish authorities ordered non-registered refugees to leave Istanbul and for some, this has been good, but for other, the move has not helped them writes Zaman Al Wasl.
James Gustaf Edward Le Mesurier was found dead in Istanbul, after allegedly falling from his balcony reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Pro-Justice organization has released the Blacklist, which details the war crimes committed in Syria and the people who are responsible writes Brocar Press.
A recently released document has shown a link between the recent Turkish attack and groups funded and armed by the US writes SANA.
At a meeting in Riyadh, former Syrian National Coalition president Hadi al-Bahra was named as co-president for the opposition’s side of the committee reports Al-Modon.
The head of the National Coalition calls for countering HTS in the Idleb area, according to Enab Baladi
A conference on Syria by the Turkish opposition, anti-regime protests in Deir Ezzor, and the announcement of the reopening of a border crossing with Iraq, are among the main news of the weekend
CHP, the Turkish party that has often opposed Erdogan on his Syria policy, is holding a conference on Syria in Istanbul on Saturday
Syrian refugees living in camps are being moved into Turkish cities and encouraged to integrate with Turkish society writes Alsouria Net.
A ceasefire announced in Idleb, US strike al-Qaeda affiliate, UAE businessmen attend Damascus International Fair and Erdogan demands action on safe zone. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
A joint committee of Turks and Syrian have met to discuss the situation and challenges faced by Syrian refugees living in Istanbul writes The Syrian National Coalition.
Refugees who aren’t registered in Istanbul are facing intense pressure as the authorities seek to move them back to where they registered or Syria writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
After being deported from Istanbul, a transgender woman was sent back to Idleb, arrested by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and never seen again reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan are playing host to 5.2 million Syrian refugees, but they are increasingly being regarded as a burden writes Asharq Al-Awsat
As Turkey secures its control over Afrin, Arabs are taking ownership of Kurdish homes and Kurdish culture is being slowly erased writes Al-Hal.
After five years of torture in Adra Central Prison, Amina al-Mulhim was reunited with her children in the Turkish city of Istanbul reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Hisham Mustafa was shot and killed as he attempted to cross into Turkey, just weeks after he was deported from the country reports Ana Press.
Turkey has been ramping up the deportations of Syrian refugees, with the numbers almost doubling in just two months writes Ana Press.
The Syrian National Coalition discussed recent political developments, unfolding events in Idleb and the situation for refugees in Turkey.
Syrian refugees living in Turkey are finding themselves being forcible deported back to northern Syria, despite to the continuing security concerns reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Binali Yildirim is attempting to secure Turkey’s future as the number of refugees in the country grows, but the security situation in Syria must be dealt with first writes Al-Watan.
The city of Istanbul is giving Syrian refugees one month to obtain the correct permit and residency documents, or risk being deported writes Al-Watan.
As a growing number of Turks call for refugees to be sent home, authorities are engaging in forced deportations and increasing pressures on Syrians living in Istanbul reports Anadolu.
A lawyer for the Syrian Center for Political and Strategic Studies has warned that Syrians living in Turkey must not be sent back to unsafe areas reports Smart News.
The new Turkish operation will target Kurdish militants in Tel Abyad, in north central Syria, and Tel Rifat, in north eastern Syria reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Following the recent election in Istanbul, Syrians living in Turkey are set to face increased pressure and scrutiny of their residency and living arrangements writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
An upsurge in hatred towards Syrians living in Turkey has led to a number of hashtags become popular, which call for Syrians to leave reports Hurriya Press.
A new committee has been proposed, which would combine representatives from Kurdish and Arab groups and that could also include the formation of a new joint opposition force writes Al-Modon.
Following the victory of opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu for Istanbul mayor, an anti-Syrian hashtag started trending on Twitter reports Al-Modon.
Continued attacks in Idleb, anger over international inaction, Turkish and Russian talks and refugees returning from Lebanon. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
A survey conducted by the Sada Institute has examined how Syrian youth, both inside and outside the country, consume and view news about Syria.
Ammar al-Sheikh Haidar is protesting the handle of his and his daughter’s immigration application by the Canadian authorities reports Anadolu News Agency.
Despite the protest being officially licensed, Turkish security forces have moved the protesting Syrians to an area far from the Russian consulate reports Hurriya Press.
A survey conducted in Syria and Turkey has shown how the ongoing conflict is spreading social division and pushing families and friends apart reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
In protest of Canada’s actions regarding his desire to settle, Ammar al-Sheikh Haidar has gone on hunger strike in front of the Canadian consulate in Istanbul reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The refugees, who had previously been in Cyprus and Istanbul, had entry bans placed on their passports and were reportedly forced to sign deportation papers reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Despite being accepted on to a resettlement scheme by the British Home Office, 15 LGBT Syrian refugees are still waiting for permission to travel to the UK writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The war in Syria has displaced 13 million people, but the situation and realities on the ground are not helping to facilitate their return writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development Party lost control of both Istanbul and the capital Ankara in recent local elections, stoking fears in Idleb writes Al-Watan.
Spousal homicide in Qamishli, Erdogan vows to solve Syria after elections, residents of the Golan decry Trump and the missing in Raqqa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Tens of thousands of children in Syria have lost their limbs in attacks, which has been blamed on the indiscriminate bombing by the regime writes Alsouria Net.
The agreement signed in September between Russia and Turkey was supposed to limit the violence in northern Syria, but there has been little respite.
Suhail al-Hassan, who is known as ‘The Tiger’, has proven himself to be an effective leader and well respected among the men who serve him reports Alsouria Net.
The suspected Islamic State members were arrested following dawn raids in northwestern Bursa province reports Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian Authority for Internal Security Forces will maintain security and hopes to be included in discussions on the law and political negotiations writes Anadolu Agency.
Turkey has announced that the constitutional committee will feature players from the regime, the opposition and civil society and will bring together the Geneva, Astana and Sochi processes reports Horriya Press.
President Erdogan has said that the proposed safe zone is for the benefit of the refugees living in Turkey reports Sada al-Sham.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry is trying to pressure to foreign governments in to reopening their embassies in the capital Damascus reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Conflicting reports, claims and counter claims have created a state of uncertainty in Manbij, as the fate of the city hangs in the balance.
The formation of the Consitutional Committee has long been a sticking point between the US and Russia writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Syrian refugees in Turkey have created thousands of companies that has boosted the Turkish economy writes Etihad Press.
US Special Representative for Syria Engagement James Jeffrey has said that if a constitutional committee cannot be formed, the Astana talks should be cancelled reports Asharq al-Awsat.
According to a report, that was released by the Turkish Parliament, one-sixth of all refugees in Turkey are living in Istanbul writes Anadolu Agency.
Ambassador Van Dam opens up to The Syrian Observer on the Syrian regime, opposition and the international community. Part II follows tomorrow.
In an interview with The Syrian Observer, Dutch diplomat Nikolaos van Dam opens up about the failures of the revolution and the missed opportunities.
The correspondent of the Syrian news agency has been sentenced for insulting the Turkish state and its president, SANA reports
The correspondent of the Syrian news agency has been sentenced for insulting the Turkish state and its president, SANA reports
After Damascus, Russian envoy to Syria Alexander Lavrentiev has visited Tehran to present a brief on the outcomes of the quadrilateral meeting held in Istanbul last week, SANA says
A Russian envoy has informed Bashar Al-Assad of the outcomes of the quadrilateral meeting held in Istanbul last week
As European leaders meet to discuss Syria, they have acknowledged the victory of the Syrian government and are working to be included in the reconstruction writes Damas Post.
The US Special Representative on Syria, cited the Russian-Turkish agreement on Idleb and the push to form a constitutional committee as important steps forward reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The conflict in Syria is a tangled mess of conflicting groups and ideas and the search for a political solution is likely to be long and hard writes Asharq al-Awsat.
A summit in Istanbul, Syrian determination to retake Idleb, opposition refusal to change clocks and casualties in Idleb. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Turkey, which hosts the largest number of refugees, has seen a recent increase in numbers reports Ana Press.
During his meeting with the National Coalition, James Jeffery reiterated US support for a political solution in Syria reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Syrian opposition hailed the recent Sochi agreement surrounding Idleb during their meeting with the former ambassador writes Anadolu Agency.
The recent fall in the Turkish lira has crippled the country and the Syrians living there reports Souriatna.
There are increasing reports of Syrian refugees being forcibly returned to Syria, despite the dangers that await them writes The Syrian Observer
Many refugees have stressed that it is not safe to return to their homeland, with many fearing reprisals writes Asharq al-Awsat
Salih Muslim has accused the newspaper Al-Watan of spreading lies about meetings between the Kurdish leaders and the government writes Al-Watan
While some are holding out for the right conditions for their return, others fear government reprisals if they do writes Souriatna
With an agreement between Turkey and the US finalized, the Syrian National Coalition is planning on having a say in the town’s future writes the Syrian National Coalition
Between 2016 and 2017 the number of Syrians living in Turkey rose by almost 600,000 reports Enab Baladi
All the money made from selling the handicrafts goes to the refugee women who make them, providing a much needed source of income writes Alsouria
Charging for travel documentation is a key resource for the Syrian regime, Sada al-Sham reports
An uptick in violence has seen the death of many insurgents over the weekend
Souriatna profiles a Syrian refugee whose good work is felt by all around her in Istanbul
Syria TV aims to reflect the hopes of Syrians at home and abroad while upholding high levels of journalistic integrity, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Institution to provide Syrians with scholarships and qualifications approved by the U.S. State Department, Enab Baladi reports
Two troops killed in the incident as the Turkish-led military campaign enters its fourth week
Senior SNC members consider the body a weakened entity and see no gain in leading it, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Negotiator Nasr al-Hariri says Syria requires a entirely new constitution and not just reforms, Alsouria Net reports
Syrians who entered Turkey before the end of 2017 will be given long-term residence, according to deputy PM
Turkey-based tribal council pledges 75 percent of its executive offices and actors to work inside Syria, Alsouria Net reports
Authorities reportedly told suspect the reason for the checks is to identify ISIS members inside Turkey, Zaman al-Wasl reports
On the occasion of World Human Rights Day, Enab Baladi lists 12 Syrian organizations working to document and protect against violations
Zaman al-Wasl reports that European officials are pursuing normalization with Assad through the diplomatic and security fields
Despite fleeing the violence in their home country, many Syrian women are unable to leave behind a culture of domestic abuse, Alsouria Net writes
Turkish authorities have warned of widening rifts after a number of high-profile cases involving Syrians encouraged backlash from local communities
Police discovered the bodies of the two women inside their Istanbul home last month, Sabah reports
Sada al-Sham looks at why Syrian couples have problems registering their marriages in their new host country, and the heavy price it can have on women
Eight-year-old boy is said to have been killed after going missing in the city’s Sultangazi district, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Enab Baladi speaks with women and experts about the impacts of the war and exile on marriage and the family dynamic
Opposition leader Riad Seif will surrender his role as chief of the Istanbul-based political bloc, sources reveal to Zaman al-Wasl
Opposition attempts to legitimize loyal force as Russian-backed safe zones see the Coalition increasingly sidelined in political decisions
Tensions against Syrian refugees in Turkey are rising although many segments of Turkish society also support them, Souriatna, an opposition website, says
Syria’s main political opposition voices concern over possible Kurdish takeover of the ISIS stronghold once the jihadist group is defeated, coalition media office writes
“In Syria, I am envied. They say I live in Turkey and that I had luck others did not. I envied myself when I was stuck there. Istanbul was not so ugly yet.”
Western media and experts are touting the benefits of Syrian refugees on Turkey’s economy, Alsouria Net writes
Coalition leader calls for assistance in light of the destruction of essential infrastructure in Syria’s opposition-held areas, media office reports
Growing number of births more prevalent among refugees outside Turkish cities due to many social factors, including education, economy and religion, Sada al-Sham writes
Coalition members vote to elect prominent Syrian dissident and pro-reformist as leader of the Istanbul-based opposition bloc
Opposition outlet Alsouria Net reports on surprise decision from two major regime consulates in Jordan and Turkey to discontinue passport and travel document renewals for citizens following announcement on official websites
Coalition media office reports on paneled discussion in Istanbul covering ways to strengthen the health sector in opposition-held areas amid continued assaults on medical facilities by regime and allied forces
Turkish lawyers file lawsuits against a Syrian regime pilot captured in Turkey, on charges of committing crimes against Syrian civilians
Many of the displaced Syrians who have found their way into Turkey are struggling to find work, and when they do, they struggle with low wages and a constant risk of unemployment
Syrian businesses in Turkey flourish and start to compete with their Turkish counterparts, creating job opportunities and raising wages for thousands of families
During meeting with high-level Dutch delegation, Coalition president urges EU to take a more active role in the upcoming Geneva talks, opposition media office reports
“It’s different when I wear a Syrian hijab because the Turks believe that I won’t understand them and so they avoid me and don’t speak with me.” As debate continues in the West around the compatibility of the hijab with European values, Enab Baladi speaks to Syrian women in Turkey about their reasons for adopting the the Anatolian version of the head covering
Facing discrimination, uncertainty and a lack of work, some Syrian youths are preferring to remain behind instead of migrating from the shores of Turkey to Europe, while others are weighing the cost of returning to Syria altogether, Al Gherbal writes
Souriatna speaks to women who have been forced to remain inside Turkey indefinitely, often with children and without an income, while their applications for reunification with husbands and fiances are reviewed by European governments
Opposition president says Russia would be showing a sign of good faith if it agrees to enforce international resolutions and hold war criminals to account
Syria’s main political opposition warns against premature efforts to rebuild the country, stating that international agreements must be recognized before the process can begin
Loyalist Al-Watan newspaper writes that Erdogan’s mounting domestic and international problems will force the Turkish president to accept that the only way to restore his regional standing will be through rapprochement with Assad
How will the Syrian opposition go to Astana and what are the issues to watch out for? Political opposition and religious figures speak with Alsouria Net about what strategic changes must be made in order to emerge successful
Group claims responsibility for New Year’s attack that killed 39 people in Turkey’s largest city, describing the gunman as “a hero soldier of the caliphate”
Reporter for Syrian state media outlet SANA falls ill while being investigated by Turkish police after being charged with insulting state officials on social media
191 organizations and 145 community leaders join forces to form The Syrian Civil Society Platform in response to the international community’s ineffectiveness to tackle the crisis
The Syrian Observer republishes Qantara’s 2015 profile on the Syrian critical philosopher and political activist on the sad occasion of his passing
Arab youths and opinion leaders will discuss the theory that “Trump is better for the Arab world” in Istanbul this Saturday
The Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claimed in an interview to Russia’s Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper that the smell of WWIII is in the air. Following is the full text, as published by SANA, the official news agency.
This development represents a departure by the opposition because of the blatant shift in Russia’s role from a joint position in international oversight of the political process, alongside the US, to a direct party to the war, alongside the regime, against the Syrian people
Coalition spokesperson says meeting with Russian media delegation aims to draw world public opinion closer to the Syrian revolution
Reports from Adra prison claim that authorities are planing to execute prominent female activists after four years in captivity
SNC deputy says opposition will abandon efforts to reach a political settlement after Assad regime and Russia intensified their attacks on rebel-held areas of Aleppo
“What happened recently for the Turkish leadership to decide to send its tanks and soldiers inside Syrian territory and support some of the rebel groups to regain Jarablus from ISIS?”
Turkish investigators claim that the Islamic State group had planned to take over the southern city as hundreds of its members are said to pass through or reside there
Family members say teenage girl went missing on Saturday afternoon while taking a work break in the city’s Avcilar district
21-year-old Omar remains in a coma after being shot by soldiers in Fatih district on July 15, according to his brother
Coalition member says opposition rejects any role for the Syrian president in a transitional phase as opposition figures meet in Turkey for the SNC General Assembly
Turkish president’s recent announcement to hand citizenship to 300,000 Syrians causes backlash on social media after video surfaces of Syrian men partying on Istanbul beach
Opposition leaders meet in Istanbul to review circumstances behind the 2015 massacre which resulted in the deaths of over 200 civilians by ISIS forces
Opposition denounces terror attack which left scores of people dead and hundreds more injured in Turkey’s largest airport
Head of coalition and Syria’s Tomorrow movement meet in Istanbul to discuss repairing relations between Syrians and the country’s Alawite sect
Syrians in Turkey are hoping for the smuggling route to Europe to reopen as Ankara looks to scrap its controversial migration agreement with Brussels
Opposition conference recommends transforming Coalition into effective national institution and establishing social contract as prelude to new constitution
Loyalist Palestinian fighters killed during an attempt to take the northern town overlooking a strategic supply route into rebel-held Aleppo
Police investigating explosion which injured four people on Istanbul’s Asian side on Sunday night
Syrian refugee forced to collect garbage after losing his money and family in the wake of falling victim to a scam in Turkey’s north
Coalition president calls on friendly nations to take concrete action to end the Assad regime’s brutal offensive on Aleppo
HNC chief coordinator addresses opposition figures at the Syrian National Coalition headquarters in Istanbul Saturday
Number of Syrian refugees under “temporary protection” in Turkey has reached 2,749,140, with about 270,000 living in refugee camps, according to new government report
Syrian-based airline commences flights from Damascus to Tehran in an effort to ease travel between other countries and the Syrian capital
Authorities say father of three was seen opening a drain cover and throwing himself inside
Darwish was in Geneva earlier this week in connection with peace talks taking place between the Syrian government and elements of the opposition
Enab Baladi co-founder detained at Ataturk airport on return from London after receiving award for her work
“The opposition delegation must be firm in its positions, standing with calm and steady nerves, and not get dragged into the agendas the regime is trying to impose and its attempts to provoke them”
Opposition’s negotiating delegation in disarray as US secretary of state warns it could lose political and military support if it refuses to accept the conditions of the upcoming Geneva talks
Opposition figures rally in Turkey’s largest city ahead of peace talks in Geneva to protest the international community’s submission to Moscow and Damascus’ demands
The newspaper added on Tuesday, January 19, that the suicide bomber, Nabil al-Fadhli, was in direct and continuous touch with a person born in the city of Aleppo known as Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahimi
After living through shelling, loss and displacement, the mere fact that they are Syrian has become a cause for suspicion wherever they go. With the spread of terrorist bombings across the world, it has become natural that the first to be accused in any attack is someone of Syrian nationality
Terrorism has spread to the states that have been supporting it for five years, Syrian foreign minister tells reporters in India
Coalition denounces Tuesday’s attack that rocked Istanbul’s touristic historical district, killing 10 people and injuring more
US advises Syria’s political and military opposition to adopt “creative language” when discussing the fate of President Bashar al-Assad during the opposition’s expanded conference in Riyadh this week
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
Turkey issues new legistation giving Syrians the right to secure their legal status in the country for the first time
“Historic and fateful decisions to reform the situation of Syrian refugees in Turkey to enable them to live in dignity and integration within the Turkish community,” government spokesman tells Turkish media
American-Jewish businessman assists in the smuggling of Jewish family from Syria to Tel Aviv, Israeli media reports
“What we want from our friends is either to provide a safe environment, or enable the Free Syrian Army to provide it,” says Coalition president
Russian deputy FM says Moscow in regular contact with opposition parties as foreign powers meet in the Austrian capital to discuss a political solution to the Syrian crisis
After her release, Amal was told she could never return home, as her brothers and uncles would kill her if they were ever to discover she was raped while in prison
Moscow to consider proposal from US to convene international meeting on Syria, with the participation of Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Counter-terrorism investigators deport hundreds of suspected ISIS recruits attempting to cross into Syria
Sources reveal Maktabi submits resignation after being refused permission to return to Turkey on several occasions
UN envoy earns approval from Syrian government and opposition to launch parallel negotiations on a number of issues in an effort to end the four-year crisis
Some Turkish businesses expect that certain legal procedures would be introduced against Syrian immigrants after the parliamentary elections in November
Turkish Confederation of Employer Associations is preparing a report on the impact of Syrian immigration in 18 states of Turkey
Mustafa arrived in Turkey and is looking for a job in the Osmanbey Market because the Turkish medical regulators have not recognized his medical license
Captives released to Lebanese authorities following negotiations in Istanbul
“I have been inhaling this substance for about seven months, it makes me happier than I have ever been before.”
“I have been inhaling this substance for about seven months, it makes me happier than I have ever been before.”
Interim prime minister calls for meeting to determine the fate of the discredited organization following allegations of widespread corruption
Committee members stress their commitment to a successful political solution to the crisis in Syria
Syrian refugee voices hope of deportation as Turkish authorities review plea for a return to Idleb
Syrian partners founded a third of new foreign capital companies in Turkey during the first six months of this year
Counterterrorism raids one of the largest police operations against ISIS in Turkey
Coalition president meets with Lebanese Druze officials and opposition forces in an effort to ease tensions following a recent massacre by Nusra fighters
Library will act as an Arabic education center with the aim to provide a number of educational and artistic workshops, lectures and seminars
Leen speaks of her loss and struggle as she leaves her home in Syria for Istanbul
Coalition member says similarities between Egypt and Saudi Arabia’s visions would help reach a shared view on the Syrian issue, particularly on the fate of President Bashar al-Assad
Islamic political bloc holds first conference inside Syria calling for the re-establishment of an Islamic caliphate and the unification of all Muslims
Continual changes in appointment requirements anger Syrians wishing to seek consular assistance
UN envoy voices understanding of Coalition’s commitment towards a political solution based on Geneva I statement
Syria’s major political opposition groups agree on a set of principles at a joint press conference in Turkey
Demonstrations erupt in Turkey’s eastern region accusing Ankara of supporting terrorist organizations in Syria
Amid allegations of mistreatment by consulate officials and Turkish police, Syrian citizens are paying hundreds of dollars to renew their passports
Delegation headed by Coalition President Khaled Khoja met with members of revolutionary and military forces, along with representatives of elected local councils to discuss the political, military and assistance affairs of the Syrian revolution
Syrian rebel groups await formation of a Saudi-Turkish alliance says Zahran Alloush, Islam Army’s leader
Car crash leads to the death of 11 members from one Syrian family en route to Istanbul
SIG Prime Minister continues to deny government’s failures in the face of dire bankruptcy
Head of Brotherhood criticizes John Kerry’s statements regarding the possibility of negotiations with the Assad regime
The opposition’s steps to adopt a political solution is a positive thing, in terms of the common orientation of the opposition on the one hand, and pressuring the international community to accept its responsibility towards the Syrian issue on the other
Turkey’s crossing into Syrian territory proves Ankara’s connection with ISIS, Foreign Ministry says
Opposition to appeal to Security Council to “deter” Assad regime
The money is for development and relief projects in “areas liberated by the moderate Syrian opposition,” it said in a statement, including food deliveries, public services and supporting local rebel councils
The plan is part of the U.S. strategy to roll back the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group that has seized much of eastern and northern Syria
The document suggested forming transitional institutions including “a transitional government” that has the authorities of the president and the prime minister as stipulated by in the current constitution
Khaled Khoja was elected president in a close vote late Sunday night during a three day meeting of the National Coalition in Istanbul, where it is based
“The dialogue with the regime that Moscow is calling for is out of the question,” the new Etilaf president said at a news conference in Istanbul
Opposition continues to make strides with its “road map” plan prior to Moscow 1
The Shura Council sent a clear message that the Brotherhood is finally opening a new chapter in its history
Syrians are opening restaurants in new host countries, filling the void of pain and nostalgia
New disagreement over Ahmed Toumeh’s formation of the Interim Government cabinet
The National Rally is a new bloc to be formed of loyal Syrian nationalists with no bias toward any external power
Tribal leader expresses confidence in ability to confront ISIS
Faiz Sara says election of Toumeh to head Interim Government was proof of the Brotherhood’s agenda
Some opposition figures could not travel because they had been in exile or without passports
Besma is just one of thousands of Syrian children caught up in the unforgiving conflict in her home country who have fled to Turkey
General Commission of the Coalition concluded its meetings late Wednesday night in Istanbul
Ankara worries divisions between FSA factions may lead to problems domestically
The identity of the officer is a closely guarded secret
Started in Aleppo, the group has decreased in numbers, and now performs in Turkey
Many related issues constitute solid reasons for the Alawites’ support of the Syrian state’s authority
Maarouf says he is ready to provide a secure place for SMC meetings
Turkey's wideely read newspaper Hurriyet reported Monday that hundreds of Istanbul residents angered by the presence of Syrian refugees clashed with police early Aug. 25
After the murder of a Turk in Gaziantep by a Syrian man, many fear hostility will spread
Exceptional residency visas will be replaced with one-year humanitarian visas
This is the first time the Coalition has established direct communication channels with Syrian civilians.
Syrians bought the most sweets, thought less than they used to at home
Syrians are exploiting the need for accommodation, creating a new mini-market
The Coalition has been assessing the performance of Interim Government
Office administrator says the group assists those who want to return to Syria under the presidential amnesty
Governor suggests sending Syrians in Istanbul to camps in southeast
The elections came in the midst of internal divisions within the Democratic Bloc of the Coalition
Poverty forces fathers to sell their daughters to pay the rent for a hut to house the rest of the family members
What happened was that the boat hit a floating tree branch as it was spinning and was punctured. We were all fighting against the river water to survive
Opposition figures who returned to Syria to attend the conference were Mais Krydee, Basel Kwaifi and Khalid al-Nasser
Interim Defense Minister displayed a photo of a bomb that did not explode, weighing up to 90 kg and filled with chlorine gas
Jordan issued new anti-terror laws recently to face Syria fallout
Even Syrians who have escaped their war-torn country into Turkey continue to have their lives dominated by the Syrian regime’s far-reaching bureaucracy
The council consists of about 40 Sunni Islamic commissions and associations
In an interview, Abdul Basset Seyda, a member of the political committee of the Syrian National Coalition criticizes the opposition for not being able to draw a political vision for the revolution
The economic impact of the arrival of Syrian refugees has been greater than what the Turkish government predicted. Prices have increased in the country, especially in border cities
Kilo says rumors of Jarba’s extension are untrue
Mohammad Kassem writes for The Syrian Observer on a successful local council experience in Northern syria
Syrian children are suffering from improvised Turkish policy, the absence of a clear vision from the Coalition, poor financial resources and the absence of a real and effective role for U.N.
Nabil ElArabi has approved the holding the meetings of the Syrian National Coalition in the seat of the Arab League
Jamous praises assistance from Turkish state
Difficulties emerge as a result of the Turkish policy of recognizing refugees as “guests”
There is talk of the opposition occupying Syria’s seat at the Arab League
Refugees from the Golan, Abu Majd and his family have moved from Lebanon, to Egypt. He tried smuggling to Europe, only to arrive in Turkey where he is still looking for work
Demands include greater representation from the armed and political forces which did not participate in the first round
Geneva II should pave way for interim governing body with executive powers
The Coalition is in crisis after mass resignations
The meeting of the Coalition on 5,6 January will be held far from media attention
The man had spent the bulk of his life in prison, defending freedom of thought and opposing extremism
Hannah Lucinda Smith Looks back at Syria in 2013 and the human face of the conflict
Yahya Alaous writes for The Syrian Observer on waves of Syrians who continue to leave Syria, despite being treated differently than they used to be
Either the FBI’s information was false regarding the extremists percentage, or the extremists possessed superior weapons, which enabled them to conquer their moderate rivals
Secretary of State says US meeting with Islamic Front “possible,” despite aid freeze
The talks could also decide the future direction of the Islamic Front, which is engaged in a standoff with yet more radical Sunni Muslim fighters
Syria’s newest Islamist party has admirably liberal ambitions. But it lacks the substance to become a viable, functioning party able to survive the current conflict.
Syrian opposition fragments following reports of clashes between rebel groups near Bab El-Hawa
Sabra says no decision yet on Coalition attendance at Geneva II
It is time to start a Track II in Syria where a number of intellectuals, academics, and civic activists of the two main parties of the Syrian conflict begin a genuine dialogue
Jamous said there must be dialogue with Russia given its ability to veto resolutions at the Security Council
The camp has been set up for Christians in the Mardin district in southeast turkey
A conference was held in Istanbul on applying International Law in the Syrian crisis
Wilkes also warned against the division of the Syrian state if Geneva did not go ahead
The appointment comes in preparation for a general meeting of the Damascus Declaration for the diaspora
Tohmeh admits there are many obstacles to overcome
Was Washington convinced by Moscow that the military exposure and defeat of President Bashar al-Assad’s opponents will push them to practice realism and accept the best possible option
Toumeh says the opposition faces an ideological challenge to convince many who joined Al-Qaeda to leave the group
Ford reportedly said the opposition should work on winning American public opinion
Tensions were running high between the two men after two days of meetings on joining the Geneva II conference and the inclusion of the Kurds in the Coalition
The coalition agreed to take part in the conference on the basis of a transfer of power to a transitional ruling authority with full powers,
Secretary General of the Coalition expected to ask for austerity in the Coalition’s financial dealings
Envoy says the sooner the better for positive results
As usual, the regime will not let people enjoy happy events, such as the release of Tal
Those who want to go to Geneva are linking the conference’s fate to the position that will be adopted by the United States, as though they were wishful to test this position once again
ISIS is now attracting Arab mujahideen in great numbers, as well as a large proportion of young Syrians who have embraced al-Qaeda’s ideology
More than 350 delegates, distinguished guests, diplomats, representatives of democratic political parties and influential figures attended the meeting
The first decision has been to entrust Jalal Khanji to form a committee on the situation of the Euphrates Dam
Coalition has nominated Ahmed Toma as the Interim Prime Minister
Analysts say former Syrian Defense Minister Ali Habib will have an important role in the negotiations
Three Russian warships have crossed the Turkish Bosphorous
The Syrian opposition has called on the U.S. cCongress to approve a military action against Bashar Assad
The Coalition says any intervention should be accompanied by more arms for the rebels
The report covers the topics of constitutional reform, political reform, electoral reform, security sector reform, economic reform, and transitional justice in post-conflict Syria
Meeting discussed targeting the jihadist Nusra Front and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria as another military objective in Syria
Coalition says Assad must be punished before there is discussion of Geneva
The two groups agreed that Syria should be named the “Syrian Republic” instead of the “Syrian Arab Republic”
Syrians are still seeking their own freedom, and trying to achieve their own goals inside and outside of Syria
New leaders, new policies and new alliances for the recently reunited group
Disagreements have also arisen with the Free Syrian Army (FSA) over the formation of the National Army
The magazine hopes to highlight threats against homosexuals, especially in war time
The plan makes recommendations that will guarantee the transformation of Syria into a progressive state by the year 2040
Jarba also says while Geneva might happen, he is pessimistic it will achieve a political solution
The campaign delivery of Iftar meals has prompted a sense of solidarity among Syrians
The first prime minister for the Syrian opposition in exile, Ghassan Hitto, resigned this week after failing to form an interim government or establish a
I saw a cell packed with some 40 women, all naked, blindfolded and handcuffed. They weren’t allowed to sit, they could only stand
Egypt changed the entry requirements for Syrians suddenly Monday
Hitto’s resignation follows appointment of Saudi ally to chairmanship of the Coalition
Jarba says opposition will not go to Geneva until military balance addressed
The Syrian National Coalition is in two days of meeting to choose a new leader
The Syrian Opposition is due for a meeting in Istanbul to elect a new leadership. What is really at stake in the elections?
Kurdish National Council emphasizes cooperation with the Syrian National Coalition
The party will be formed along moderate principles, sources say.
Two groups threaten the future of Syria: some of the rebels inside Syria, and the political opposition outside the country
Regardless of the extent of regional and international presence on the Syrian arena, the internal forces will continue to enjoy the last say in directing the events and determining their course and outcome
Assembly headed by the defected former prime minister Riyad Hijab, says it has been marginalized and excluded by the body.
The Platform said its members which eventually joined the Coalition did so as individuals
Information Minister Omran al-Zoubion Sunday called for the release of all prisoners of conscience in Turkey, saying there is no justification for the arrest of
Officials at the Foreign and Expatriates Ministry Sunday have Syrians against travel to Turkey during the country's period of unrest. An official ministry source
The SRGC suggested the Coalition is being manipulated by certain countries seeking to divide the group into competing blocs, and serving foreign agendas
The opposition National Coalition will not participate in Geneva 2 conference, while the moderate opposition group, the National Coordination Committee, says it would participate and that its delegation has been finalized
Four rebel groups deny the legitimacy of any political body that subverts the revolution or fails to take into account the sacrifices of the Syrian people or fails to properly represent them
Burhan Ghalioun says his role in the meetings of the biggest opposition group is to separate among these clashing groups or watch them as they throws spears at each other
France says 150 French fighting alongside jihadists in Syria, and the government is angry with a leaked video that shows her Ambassador reprimanding opposition figures in Istanbul
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague calls on Syrian opposition to negotiate with Assad regime
The Syria Times editor says, “no power whatsoever can save the terrorists from defeat at the hands of the Syrian army, whether in Qusayr, Aleppo, Daraa, Qineitra, or any other part of Syria.”
Syria’s opposition and government are preparing to take part in an internationally-sponsored peace conference, the United Nations-Arab League mediator Lakhdar Brahimi said on Tuesday.
Former president of the Syrian National Coalition, Sheikh Moaz Khatib said the Syrian people demand international guarantees that President Bashar Assad step down as part of any peace deal.
For analysts familiar with the politics of Syria, the country’s descent into chaos amounts to an all-too-predictable pattern. It also parallels what Rami Makhlouf, a major regime figure and first cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, bluntly announced that, among other things, Syrians faced the Assad regime or domestic and regional chaos.
Syria says the US Ambassador to Damascus Robert Ford reportedly issued instructions from the Obama administration to the members of the opposition “National Coalition of Doha” to join political efforts
The former president of Syrian National Council, Abdul Basset Seida said that the a replacement for Ghassan Hitto, the current president of the Syrian Transitional Government is possible during a meeting of the executive body of the Coalition decided to be held in Istanbul on 11-12 May.
Our major desire is for Bashar Al-Assad to act realistically, and not to remain detached from reality. His persistence in his current approach means bringing greater and greater ruin to Syria.
The UN’s high commissioner for refugees, António Guterres, told London’s Guardian newspaper that the fighting in Syria was the worst humanitarian disaster since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and was already more destructive than the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The SNC is fragile, and more likely to implode than become institutionalised. This is highlighted by three issues: the political initiative of its then president, Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib, in proposing talks with the regime; the decision in Istanbul to form a Syrian government in exile; and the fact that Syria’s seat in the Arab League was handed over to the SNC at the recent meeting in Doha.
Syrian President Bashar Assad warned on Wednesday the West that it will pay a heavy price for its alleged support of al-Qaida in Syria and said his regime’s defeat is not an option.
NATO’s refusal to respond to Alkhatib’s plea for Patriot missile-cover for rebel held areas of northern Syria will encourage the Al-Assad regime to continue to act with impunity, the Syrian National Coalition leader said on Wednesday.
Several bodies of international law provide standards applicable to the Syrian crisis, including international humanitarian law, international criminal law, and international human rights law
Syrian opposition leader Soheir Atassi of the Syrian National Coalition grouping said on Thursday she was rejoining the body a day after abruptly “freezing” her membership.
Cholera causes extreme vomiting and diarrhea, and kills through dehydration and kidney failure. Sufferers lose two liters of water from their bodies in a single day, and need ten bags of saline to replace it.
There is a complete lack of trust between the two sides, the opposition and the regime, and building such trust will require a great deal of time and effort.
Mouaz al-Khatib, President of the Syrian National Coalition, the biggest opposition umbrella, generated an outburst of contradicting responses when he announced that he is ready to negotiate with the Syrian regime under two conditions: releasing more than 160,000 prisoners, and renewing passports to all Syrians in exile.
The monthly meeting of the national coalition for the revolutionary forces and the Syrian opposition was held in Istanbul and was attended by more than 60 members. General Salim Idris, Chief of General Staff of free Syrian army, gave detailed presentation of the situation across Syria and answered questions regarding developments on the ground in many areas.
Evidence has been found suggesting that Syria’s military used chemical weapons against its own people last month, in what one Israeli intelligence official said last night was a test to gauge the reaction of the US and its allies.
Secretary Clinton announced recently that Washington is re-organizing the front of the armed terrorist gangs in Syria, which means according to the Global Research that it will withdrew its support to the Istanbul Council (the Syrian National council), in signals to the American readiness to interfere after the American elections.
“The Russian-Chinese veto has foiled this imperialist intervention three times, to uphold the international law regarding the Syrian case.”