Prisoners refuse to be freed on the condition they join a voluntary brigade of a pro-regime militia to fight ISIS in the eastern Homs countryside
The deal seen as “the first step in the right direction” to bring the bloody conflict in Syria to a halt
The armed opposition’s acceptance of the ceasefire could open a wide door for Nusra and ISIS to bring a large number of fighters into their ranks, as the two strike religious chords with “feelings of injustice” and portraying themselves as the “only two parties” in Syria standing against Assad, Russia and their allied militias
Forces issue statement saying group’s leaders have reviewed the truce deal and consider it a positive step towards a peaceful political solution
Committee publishes telephone and fax numbers on its website ahead of parliamentary elections in April
The majority of respondents, which amounts to 67.6%, said there is one or more particular sect that benefits from the political authority than others. Nearly all respondents referred to the Alawites and Shiites
Political opposition remains doubtful over success of truce deal as key phrases still require clarification, such as the exclusion of “terrorist organizations” in being targeted
Each month the court of arbitration receives an average of 50 cases and the feedback is very positive
Kremlin responds to Syrian president’s decision to fast-track election date prior to restarting peace talks in Geneva Thursday
Damascus backs Moscow-Washington-brokered “cessation of hostilities” between Syrian forces and armed opposition groups
Deputy foreign minister tells head of International Red Cross that Syria’s sovereignty must be respected in order to reap full benefits from aid
We must not underestimate the extent of regional support for the opposition
Local governments held hostage by corrupt developers and elites who consider themselves untouchable as officials remain powerless to confront violators
Ministry calls out UN Security Council for failing to condemn ISIS-claimed attacks which targeted Homs city and the Damascus countryside on Sunday
Leader of the High Negotiations Committee consults with Syrian armed opposition on terms of possible ceasefire
Foreign ministry calls on UN to condemn series of deadly bombings that targeted neighborhoods in Homs and Damascus on Sunday
Initiative calls on armed groups to lay down their weapons in order to settle their legal status and return to normal life
Bashar al-Assad said on Saturday he was ready for a ceasefire, on condition “terrorists” did not use a lull in fighting to their advantage and that countries backing insurgents halted support for them. Below is the interview as published by the Syrian news agency SANA
Activists say Hezbollah’s secret prisons in Homs countryside operate with impunity, rarely complying with the Assad regime’s requests for information on detainees or orders for their release
Group’s spokesman rejects reports by Reuters that Turkey permitted thousands of rebels to enter Syria to support opposition fighters against Kurdish forces
