Daraya, whose residents continue to live through a gruelling four-year blockade, has largely been forgotten by the outside world as the regime attempts to enact a ‘submit or starve’ policy on the rebel-held city
Russian coordination center reports militants from the Army of Islam group target military posts in Madaya and Eastern Ghouta with mortar shells
55.3% of respondents in opposition-held areas support greater decentralization
Audio recording by group’s spokesman urges supporters to be resilient following recent military setbacks while threatening operations in the West during the holy Islamic fasting month
Young Syrians are calling for changes to old-fashioned marriage customs as economic and social pressures as well as violence against women witness a rise
Scores of fighters loyal to the Syrian president killed in continued offensive to take town of Khan al-Shih outside the capital
Hands Up For Syria appeal headed by British-based foundations raises 8 million pounds to provide Syrian children with access to education and learning materials
Damascus hosts first of a series of literary forums aimed at honoring and showcasing important works by women writers
Sources say residents and rebels voice initial approval of proposed deal after Assad regime offers blockaded city last chance
The world’s response to the misery of Syrians, both those residing there and the refugees, is a mark of shame upon our humanity in general and upon its strength and its capacity
Long queues form outside bakeries in the capital Damascus after authorities issue order to reduce bread production in regime-held areas
“It’s impossible to keep addressing the West with emotions, and interpreting reality in a wishful way, and thinking that the West will give support and aid to the right side”
Rebel military sources claim Moscow is communicating directly with armed groups in Homs in an attempt to lure factions into entering dubious truces and sow suspicion among the opposition
Hard-line group lists a number of new infractions for citizens, including driving without a license, driving the wrong way and displaying writing on vehicles
Top opposition figure voices doubts that Washington and Moscow can successfully pressure the Assad regime to accept a lasting ceasefire
Opposition figure underlines importance of adopting a new UN strategy to push the peace process forward during meeting with Friends of Syria Group in Paris
It would be naïve for Washington to imagine that the Arabs, including those in the GCC and their leaders, are unable to read and comprehend the changing realities
Analysts claim Sunday’s unprecedented drop in the pound’s value is an indication that the country’s foreign reserves are almost depleted
Interior minister denies reports by numerous media outlets regarding mass rioting inside Hama prison following visit to facility
Local activists claim Moscow has founded a second base in the desert city after taking over the Hmeimim military base in Lattakia last year
