The timing of Idriss’s replacement by another senior military commander is significant, with analysts predicting that the most likely outcome of the peace talks stalemate will be a renewed focus by both sides on military operations.
Many people were seriously wounded in the car-bomb attack in a northern Damascus neighbourhood
The outskirts of Damascus have been at the heart of fighting this month as the regime launches operations to reclaim territory
Islamist militants are known not only for their discretion, but also for their selflessness in combat
Overall, more than 41,000 people have died since the eruption of the uprising in March 2011, says Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
Clashes erupted after a Kurdish demonstration demanding that all rebels not from the town leave
Air strikes and shelling have destroyed families, devastated homes and ruined businesses. Mushrooming piles of rubbish lie rotting in the streets.
Syrian regime claims Egyptian “terrorists” infiltrating Syria
Fighting in Syria approaches borders again
Daily News Egypt speaks to female revolutionaries
While regional and world powers develop separate plans to solve the crisis, violence continues
Amid Brahimi’s statements about increasing violence in Syria, New York Times report claims Iran is supplying Syria with arms via Iraq
MB calling for protests all over Egypt to show solidarity with the Syrian uprising
Struggle intensifies with no end in sight
The continuing violence in Syria and the apparently well-coordinated attacks on military installations by the Free Syrian Army (FSA) indicate strong leadership and increased armament
Amid Brahimi’s worry, more Syrians flee the conflict-torn country
Sectarian violence erupts in Lebanon, wounding 33 people
Observers caution both sides to abide by international humanitarian law
