Medvedev: No Country But Syria Has the Right to Decide Its Future
SANA (state news agency)
August 7, 2015
Efforts of one country will not be sufficient to defeat regional terrorism, says Russian PM
Efforts of one country will not be sufficient to defeat regional terrorism, says Russian PM
Confrontations expected between Turkish forces and ISIS, as officials announce ground operations are likely to commence soon
Russia’s deputy FM tells reporters Moscow will not abandon its position on Syria, stating that the Kremlin remains committed to all agreed upon initiatives to solve the crisis
Iranian officials pledge support for counter-terrorism initiatives on Syrian foreign minister’s high-level visit to Tehran
Country faces shortfall in wheat production by 16 percent, 40 percent below pre-war levels, UN report details
Authorities close main roads to Tal, Qodsaya and Alhameh, a well as road connecting Qodsaya and its suburbs, following the abduction of a soldier
Government committed to reducing deficit in the state’s general budget, says Syria’s PM
Critics claim detainees would be transferred from criminal courts to the Terrorism Court without any international oversight, stating the new laws aim to serve the interests of the pro-regime judiciary
“Cohesion of the National Coordination Committee, with all its national forces and figures, is a national necessity that must be protected through democratic practices and commitment to the rule of organizational work”
More than 90 percent of “broad and individual” attacks have deliberately targeted civilians, says human rights group
Kurdish forces round up locals in overcrowded classrooms, resulting in the death of two children, says activist
Government’s work on combatting terrorism and restoring security will be realized in the coming stage, says prime minister
Revised law waves customs-related fines if overdue duties and taxes are paid on time
Committee members stress their commitment to a successful political solution to the crisis in Syria
De Mistura believes that in the Geneva 3 meeting, Iranian backing, representation of the opposition by more than just the coalition, and a Russian-American understanding will eliminate the reasons for the failure of Geneva 2
Pro-regime media confirms death of paramilitary reporter Thaer Ajlani following an injury sustained to his abdomen in Damascus
Raid follows week-long strike by prisoners last month in response to heavy sentences issued against a number of detainees
Syrian airforce extends its aerial campaign in the countryside of Daraa as rebel groups launch major offensive
Large sections of the city devastated with up to 20 homes destroyed a day, claim activists
List sheds light on the names of regime casualties, including scores of high-ranking officers and members of Syria’s intelligence community
