The Armenians and Syriacs of Syria: Tale of a Lonely Homeland
Rustom Mahmoud for The Syrian Observer
April 22, 2014
The conflicted Armenian position cannot be separated from historical regional equations
The conflicted Armenian position cannot be separated from historical regional equations
Even Syrians who have escaped their war-torn country into Turkey continue to have their lives dominated by the Syrian regime’s far-reaching bureaucracy
Mikdad says Syria did not anticipate the enormous amounts of weapons and funds that entered Syria
The Assad regime is clawing its way back to a position of dominance in the Syrian conflict. But it can only maintain that position as long as the armed conflict endures
Despite the difficulty of his job and the heavy responsibility he carries, Mahmoud feels proud to help his family
Iranian silence interpreted as a way to avoid media and public pressure on Iran
Assad highlights what he says is Russia’s important role in the international arena
The activist group said on Tuesday it had documented 150,344 deaths in the conflict that started with peaceful protesters demanding the ousting of President Bashar Assad’s government
With Syria’s rebels nearing the strategic costal city of Latakia, the heartland of President Bashar Al-Assad’s Alawite sect, a major change in the Syrian war could be near. But what is clear is that for the fighters, nothing will ever be the same
The number of people suffering from permanent disability is unknown
The economic impact of the arrival of Syrian refugees has been greater than what the Turkish government predicted. Prices have increased in the country, especially in border cities
Armenian President expressed thanks to Syria for protecting its citizens
NCC says Turkish intervention only complicates the situation
Engaging directly with Syria presents a risky strategy for Erdogan
The Interim Government has offered a temporary plan of action to rebuild state institutions in the liberated areas of Syria.
Lavrov says he expects the disposal of Syria’s chemical weapons to be completed by mid-2014
Turkish President Abdullah Gul has vowed to protect the Suleyman Shah Tomb in Syria if it comes under attack
Syria denounces move as “blatant aggression”
Hilal Assad founded the National Defence Army, a group of pro-government civilians fighting alongside the Syrian army
Nikolay Kozhanov is Professor of Political Economy at St. Petersbourg University
