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Turkey Condemns Opening of AANES Office in Switzerland

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Swiss Chargé d’Affaires in Turkey to protest against the opening of an AANES Office in Switzerland, according to North Press.

Syria’s AANES Opens Office in Switzerland

The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) opened an office in the city of Geneva in Switzerland, as it tries to gain international recognition, according to North Press.

Terrorism in Syria Links to Sweden

Sweden has significantly contributed to acts of terrorism in Syria, by funding terrorist groups or allowing its citizens to travel and join, according to the Syria Times.

Germany Convicts Syrian in Landmark Torture Trial

In an international first, a former Syrian intelligence service member has been found guilty of crimes against humanity, writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Mazloum Abdi: “I Will Return To Politics”

Mazloum Abdi has said that now the fight against the Islamic State is over, he will be returning to politics, if unity talks and other initiatives lead to success reports Etihad Press.

Sweden: Syrian Film Gets Prize at Gothenburg Festival

A new film that explores the lives of people living in the Syrian Golan, by Syrian director Wassim Safadi has been recognised at a festival in Sweden reports Zaman Al-Wasl.

Divorce Cases Mount Among Syrians in Sweden

The divorce rate among Syrian refugees in Sweden is rising, with some using it as a way to get out of forced marriage reports Zaman Al Wasl.

Children Born of ISIS Fathers and Yazidi Mothers Head to Europe

The decision by the Yazidi Spiritual Council to not accept children who were born to fathers of ISIS has forced some women to make a difficult decision to either not return home or give up their children reports Etihad Press.