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Syria Welcomes U.S.-Russian Rapprochement

Syria welcomes the U.S.-Russian “rapprochement” to hold a conference to find a political solution to end the conflict in Syria, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

Scores of Gunmen Give Up Weapons: Al-Halqi

  Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi said Thursday Syria is facing a two-year multi-faceted war aimed at fragmenting the country's social fabric and sidelining its pivotal

Statement of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria on current Developments

With the acceleration of recent events in the context of the blessed Syrian revolution, the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria addresses this statement to the Syrian, Arab and Muslim people, and to free people everywhere, to clarify events and outline our position and responsibilities.

Syrian rebels kidnap UN peacekeepers in Golan

Syrian and international websites reported Tuesday that Syrian rebels said they were holding four Filipino UN peacekeepers on the ceasefire line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights after clashes in the area had put them in danger.

Israel ‘Playing with Fire’: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi Monday condemned Israeli strikes on Syria, saying Israel was “playing with fire.”

Ghalioun sees in the aggression an occasion to regain the unity of Syrians

The former president of Syrian National Council Mr. Burhan Ghalioun said teh Israeli raids happened while the regime’s mercenaries continue to commit terrorist massacres in the coastal towns and cities in order to avenge and terrify the inhabitants in an act of sectarian purge.

Opposition Statement on the Israeli Strikes

The Coalition holds the Assad regime fully responsible for the attack, by weakening the Syrian Army and exhausting its forces in a losing battle against the Syrian people; who are the sole reasonfor its existence.

Interview with Dr. Daniel Serwer on Transition in Syria

SJAC interviews Dr. Daniel Serwer, who brings his expertise to bear upon issues of transitional justice in Syria. Dr. Serwer is a Professor of Conflict Management, as well as a Senior Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations, at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

Looking for Plan B in Damascus

Although it was never likely to lead to a victory so decisive as to turn the tide against the rebels and silence its critics, it has forced both the rebels to re-examine their tactics and some of their assumptions about the ongoing struggle.

Syria opposition names Sabra interim chief

The Syrian National Coalition named veteran dissident George Sabra as caretaker leader of the main opposition grouping on Monday, following the resignation of Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib.

The cessation of the fighting as an absolute priority

It is clear that political negotiations would address these guarantees, which are connected to the form of the future regime, as well as its constitutional and legal nature, in addition to the citizenship rights– and before this the Syrian parties that could take part in such negotiations.

Abdullah Gül: The View From Ankara

Our major desire is for Bashar Al-Assad to act realistically, and not to remain detached from reality. His persistence in his current approach means bringing greater and greater ruin to Syria.

Brahimi Urges U.N. Action on Syria Stalemate

U.N.-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi on Friday urged the Security Council to come together on Syria, venting frustration with all sides while denying rumors he plans to resign.