Colleagues of doctor killed in Aleppo raids express their fear that there are no other practitioners to treat children in their areas
It did not take long for the US to prove it was not a ‘friend of the Syrian people’ – if it ever was – but rather became a neutral actor at best
AFP reports dozens of families fleeing their homes in the eastern Bustan al-Qasr district following heavy bombardment in recent days
Moscow says it aims to extend ceasefire truce to the northern city of Aleppo after a week of escalating violence in the rebel-held area
Opposition spokesman says Russia’s support for the Assad regime’s campaign against Aleppo is proof that it does not want a political solution to the crisis
World leaders deny opposition figure opportunity to meet in French capital to discuss the collapse of the internationally-backed cessation of hostilities
Russian deputy foreign minister says stalled talks are expected to recommence in May, Russian media reports
Documents include detailed information on over 300 fighters, a large number of whom are multilingual and boast previous military experience in numerous foreign armies
Health services and foodstuffs, including baby food, provided to families forcibly evicted from besieged towns in the country’s north-east
“Progress” in Damascus’ position following its acceptance of a “political transition” with its talk of forming an “expanded government”, in contrast to the HNC’s rigidity in clinging to the formation of a “transitional body” as the starting point for a political transition
Missing Alawite dissident was a threat to the Assad regime due to his popularity and efforts to push forward a political solution, wife tells Zaman al-Wasl
Truce between warring parties ends in practice while political opposition calls for suspension to the peace talks in Geneva
Reconciliations minister highlights importance of local reconciliations in the Qudsaya area of the Damascus countryside
Moscow backs Damascus’ calls for a ‘national government’ at the Geneva talks as Russian media attempts to portray pro-regime figures as legitimate opposition
Russian president offers words of support to Assad on the occasion of Syria’s Independence Day
Opposition spokesman says proposed transitional governing body will include parties from the regime side
De Mistura says there are hopes the volume of aid to those in need will increase as the internationally backed truce shows signs of holding
Russia’s foreign ministry says it has not been made aware of US plans to arm opposition fighters in the event the current ceasefire agreement collapses
Syrian president announces most of the contracts for rebuilding the war-torn country will be handed to Russian companies
Moscow contradicts regime statements regarding plans to recapture rebel-held Aleppo city from thousands of Nusra Front fighters
