Despite all the massive support the Syrian regime received, it failed to defeat the opposition which is still competing for control of the rest of the country’s cities, and which once again has besieged the capital and blocked the road to the airport
If the international community wanted, it could pressure the regime to agree on a transitional government with full authority
Toumeh claims regime offered to eliminate Al-Qaeda operatives
Stakeholders are prepared to do battle over the spoils of war
Saleh knew he could not continue as president after so much blood was spilled in Yemen
Foreign jihadis fighting in Syria have galvanized support for Assad, report says
NATO-Russia Council meeting sees agreement over chemicals
Mohammad Farouk Tayfour says the crisis in Syria is not a civil war
It is time to start a Track II in Syria where a number of intellectuals, academics, and civic activists of the two main parties of the Syrian conflict begin a genuine dialogue
Details emerge oof consultations regarding the opposition delgation
Grushko said discussions will center on implementing the agreement on chemical weapons
Nashar described the talks as “absurd” unless it is guaranteed that Assad stands down
Jamous said there must be dialogue with Russia given its ability to veto resolutions at the Security Council
There is mounting evidence of a Russian security presence in Syria
Assad’s remarks on the situation in Syria came during a meeting on the sidelines of the Arab Parties Conference held in Syria 10 days ago
FSA says conditions are not right to hold the conference
Lavrov said circumstances for the conflict will never be “perfect”
Women who have fled death and destruction in Syria should find a safe haven, not sexual abuse, in Lebanon. Government and aid agencies need to open their eyes to the sexual harassment and exploitation of these vulnerable refugees and do everything in their power to stop it
Delegation meets with Brahimi to settle on details
Fabius says the the only solution is to leave out Assad and have the terrorists
