Kurdish Sources: Saleh Muslim Invited to Geneva III by UN Envoy
Invitation comes in light of the ongoing attempts by Russia to impose specific names on the opposition’s representation at the Geneva peace talks
Invitation comes in light of the ongoing attempts by Russia to impose specific names on the opposition’s representation at the Geneva peace talks
Local media activist says fatal car bombing caused damage to a number of residential buildings, including a nearby medical clinic
Opposition figure says Saudi foreign minister “personally” responsible for delay of the upcoming Geneva peace talks
At least 10 confirmed dead in attack targeting northern town near the Turkish border
Defense ministry says it has no intentions to establish new airbase in Syria despite claims by Western media
Will the United States lose the hearts and minds of the Arabs with their current regional policy, which is defined by retreat, as some commentators describe the US pivot away from the Middle East as collusion with Russia and perhaps even Iran?
Local Coordination Committee condemns Turkish authorities for refusing to permit families escaping ISIS and regime air strikes from crossing border
Parliament speaker urges OIC member states to commit to fighting terrorism hand in hand with governments of Syria and Iraq
An empowered Moscow, with its military presence and its “perpetual” military accord, has forced its interlocutors — including the Americans — to make one of two choices: a mixed opposition list; or two delegations, one the “Russian list,” and the other the “Riyadh list”
The Russian influence has resulted in preventing the “Syrian Democratic Forces” from advancing toward al-Shadadi, an oil-rich region, and turning to fight the Islamic State along the fronts of the Aleppo countryside.
“Various dates have been named, but the final decision will be made by the Secretary General of the UN on the advice and recommendations of Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura,” he added.
Russia “is insistent on dragging names into the list of the Syrian opposition delegation to the Geneva negotiations, with the aim of derailing the talks and gaining time to improve its allies’ military position.”
Moscow’s insistence on imposing Russian standards on the climate of the negotiations before they have begun could to a large degree obstruct the peace talks from being held at the scheduled time
Rebel forces seize towns of Alqamiya, Yani Yaban and Zeraa following heavy fighting on Sunday
Ministry tells UN that massacre in suburb of Begayliya would not have occurred without the constant support of certain states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey
UN-brokered deal to see hundreds of Islamic State fighters replaced with Free Syrian Army in the suburb of Hajer al-Aswad
The haze surrounding the Syrian issue has led to many overstatements by political analysts, politicians, and even ordinary Syrians, both in relation to the fears and dangers threatening Syria, and to the hopes of Syrians
Saturday’s deadly air raids target al-Sakhour marketplace and northern town of Ma’rasset al-Khan
Work is underway to approve a customs exemption agreement in the coming days, says Russian parliamentarian
Upcoming meeting between top Russian and US diplomats will explore Syrian political settlement in an “objective and comprehensive way”, says ministry spokesperson
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