Opinion: Confronting Russia with Safe Zones
Salman Aldosary for Asharq al-Awsat
October 8, 2015
But does this almost Hollywood-style Russian intervention have an American director?
But does this almost Hollywood-style Russian intervention have an American director?
Locals call for restoration of security and stability, boosting trust between citizens and officials, discussing the issue of missing people, and supplying aid
Exiled Syrian doctor recommends construction of safer medical facilities as Russian strikes continue the regime’s targeting of civilian hospitals
ISIS blows up Roman monument dating back almost two millennia in the ancient oasis city
Coordination Committee spokesman released hours after being arrested by security forces in Damascus countryside
Syria’s Assad gave an interview to the Iranian Khabar TV channel. The following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA
Kremlin spokesman says West has failed to explain the term “moderate opposition” in reference to Russia’s purported airstrikes on non-ISIS fighters
We in the Syrian Coalition hold Russia legally and morally responsible for civilian casualties in Syria, an aggression that was carried out in partnership with the Iranian regime
Political and military opposition agree on joint steps to counter and respond to Russian assault on Syria
Turkish Ministry of Education schools face severe straining on resources as enrolment of Syrian students witnesses doubling since previous academic year
Foreign minister briefs leaders and diplomats on Syria’s fight against terrorism at UN General Assembly in New York
Counter-terrorism investigators deport hundreds of suspected ISIS recruits attempting to cross into Syria
Wife of NDF founder, Hilal Assad, injured in shooting attack by sister-in-law and nephew in coastal city home, according to Fatima’s official Facebook page
Western nations have recently softened their rhetoric toward Assad in apparent acceptance of the president’s mandate to serve during a transitional period
Designated safe zone, free from the aerial bombardment of Syrian air forces and ISIS fighters, will lead to a decrease in the flow of refugees, says UK-based human rights monitor
All Syrian military personnel, regardless of rank, will be refused permission to remain in Lattakia airport or its surroundings, sources tell reporters
Sources reveal Maktabi submits resignation after being refused permission to return to Turkey on several occasions
Conference will aim to agree on the number of military council members and the size of opposition groups’ representation, says Coalition representative
Terrorism is wiping out all achievements made by Syrians towards achieving development, envoy tells representatives at UN summit
Experiences of the past do not arouse optimism that this group will make a difference
