It did not take long for the US to prove it was not a ‘friend of the Syrian people’ – if it ever was – but rather became a neutral actor at best
Foreign ministry says Saudi Arabia and Turkey must be held to account for their role in killing innocent civilians including women and children
Opposition spokesman says Russia’s support for the Assad regime’s campaign against Aleppo is proof that it does not want a political solution to the crisis
Syrian refugees who arrived in Hatay in April 2011 will be eligible to apply for Turkish citizenship this week
World leaders deny opposition figure opportunity to meet in French capital to discuss the collapse of the internationally-backed cessation of hostilities
Syrian president tells visiting US senator that the fight against terrorism must also focus on combating extremist mentality alongside any military effort
Opposition leader warns of pending humanitarian crisis in a number of Syrian provinces, especially Aleppo, as signs suggest regime forces are preparing for a large scale offensive
“The severe breaches by the regime and its allies of the truce confirm their desire to derail the political process and evade its obligations,” opposition figure announces
US senator meets with Syria’s grand mufti and visits center for displaced people on three-day visit to Damascus
Despite the HNC’s decision to withdraw from the Syrian-Syrian negotiations, the unanimous decision to suspend the talks after internal debate is clear evidence of the birth of a democratic process, and a real source of hope
Large numbers of refugees have become disillusioned with the promise of a “new life” in Europe, as many struggle with employment and language issues, drug abuse and a sense of purpose in their host countries
Opposition movement announces its intention to end its support for the HNC following its withdrawal from the Geneva negotiations last week
Algerian minister Abdelkader Messahel offers words of support for Syria in combating terrorism and achieving national reconciliations on rare trip to Syrian capital
Merkel described Turkey’s issuing work permits for Syrian refugees as a “very brave step”
Strikes on Aleppo city and Damascus countryside kill dozens including women and children as peace talks in Geneva come to a halt
General coordinator of the opposition’s negotiating delegation to Geneva hits out at de Mistura after UN envoy labels HNC withdrawal a political act
“Progress” in Damascus’ position following its acceptance of a “political transition” with its talk of forming an “expanded government”, in contrast to the HNC’s rigidity in clinging to the formation of a “transitional body” as the starting point for a political transition
Missing Alawite dissident was a threat to the Assad regime due to his popularity and efforts to push forward a political solution, wife tells Zaman al-Wasl
China’s special envoy for Syria meets with deputy prime minister Muallem and presidential advisor Shaaban in an effort to advance the stalled political process
Assad continues to target civilians, block humanitarian access, and refuse the release of detainees, says senior Republican senator
