“If you wish for a space where logic and reason rules, the political opposition should negotiate with the Alawite Sheikhs”
Iraqi and Syrian foreign ministers meet in Damascus to discuss improving ties between the two countries in light of the crisis facing the region
Russian Foreign Ministry says second round of inter-Syrian consultations in Moscow to be held in April
President Assad stresses the government and people of Syria trust the Russian leadership to find a solution to the country’s crisis
“Moscow has not benefited much from the mistakes of its previous Syrian meeting, it still adopts the principle of holding the meeting only with those who attend”
NCC claims attendance will be considered only if new solutions are proposed
UN Envoy for Syria to receive invitation for second round of Moscow talks to be held in April
Moscow slams West over its unsupported accusations of Syrian government use of chlorine gas on civilians
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to Portuguese state television, RTP, following is the full text as published by SANA
Details of future meetings between opposition and regional powers revealed by Coordination Commission chair
Deputy PM claims Syria prioritizes cutting off sources of terrorism while supporting Syrian-Syrian dialogue in press conference with Belarusian Foreign Minister
The clinching argument for the cynical pirouette is that a deal with Russia might give some of Assad’s opponents a share of power in Damascus
Fact-finding commission formed to investigate the renewal of passports, after social media campaign called for ambassador Haraki’s dismissal
Lavrov says positive reactions came not only from those who participated in the meeting, but also from opposition figures who did not attend
NCC Member confirms participants of the Coordination Commission did not ‘refuse or accept’ Moscow principles
Refusal comes after content within the draft is said to contradict earlier plans suggested by the UN envoy
Consultative meetings in Moscow end, Syrian government delegation agrees to “Moscow Principles”
Third round of consultative meeting held in Moscow, Syrian government pays tribute to martyrs and victims of terrorism
Syria’s domestic opposition figures express loyalty to Assad, Kurds are placed on back-burner
Opposition representatives in Moscow stress on need to find common ground
