Latest in Tag: Syria Highlight
Latest in Tag: Syria
Pro-government and rebel forces launch separate attacks on ‘IS’ in Syria
Both the Syrian army and US-backed rebels have launched fresh attacks against ‘Islamic State’ (IS) fighters. President Bashar al-Assad’s forces may have made significant gains in one of the group’s main strongholds.
Syria ranked most established companies with 126 companies, Saudi Arabia second with 84 companies and Jordan follows in third with 32 companies
Service sector attracts most investments, while tourism is the least attractive
Egypt condemns series of explosions in Syrian city of Tartous
The attacks are the first of their type in the coastal city where a Russian military base is located
Syria rebels threaten to disrupt truce if Assad’s forces continue fighting
Militant groups in Syria have refused to abide by the truce unless government troops stop the violence within 48 hours. The statement comes after President Assad’s army bombed rebel strongholds around Damascus.
Kerry discusses fragile Syria ceasefire with Saudi King before Vienna talks
The US secretary of state will attend a NATO meeting about security challenges, addressing Libya in particular, on Wednesday
Al Hayah denies responsibility for content of episode mocking Syrian conflict
Show’s content is controlled by an outside production firm, an apology will be delivered in upcoming episode, says statement by channel
Egyptian actor faces backlash after mocking Syrian conflict
Several lawsuits were filed against Adam for claiming what is happening in Aleppo is exaggerated by the media and mocking martyrs
Australia stops five people suspected of plotting sailing trip to Syria
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of trying to leave Australia illegally on a small boat to sail to Indonesia. Officials believe the men wanted to join jihadis in Syria and ‘engage in hostile acts.’
Saudi Arabia is pushing towards the collapse of the Syria ceasefire: Nasrallah
Russian defence ministry announced Saturday that a truce in Aleppo and Latakia will be extended for three days
Armed Conflict Survey: In 2015, Syria accounted for one-third of global conflict deaths
This year’s edition of the Armed Conflict Survey has been released. DW’s Matthias von Hein spoke with its editor about the rise of foreign fighters and how climate change could stoke conflicts around the globe.
Syrian ceasefire extended to embattled city of Aleppo
US officials have announced the extension of a truce to Syria’s war-torn northern city. Officials at the United Nations, meanwhile, have accused the Assad regime of war crimes.
Syrian refugees in Europe fear stigmatization
There is growing concern in Europe about the prospect of suspected war criminals from Syria entering the asylum system. Tom Rollins reports on the case of one man who says he’s been unfairly targeted.
Damascus truce extended in Syria as fighting rages in Aleppo
The Syrian military has extended its ceasefire around the capital although fighting is still going on in the country’s north. Meanwhile,US Secretary of State John Kerry is trying to revive peace talks.
Egypt condemns Aleppo attacks, express concern over humanitarian situation
The death toll in the Al-Quds hospital attack has risen to 50, according to Doctors Without Borders.
UN reports dire days in Aleppo as airstrikes in Syria destroy hospital
According to the UN, the situation in Aleppo is ‘catastrophic.’ The aid lifeline that delivers supplies to millions of Syrians is at risk of being severed because of new government airstrikes.
Sanders, Clinton praise Obama’s decision to send more special forces to Syria
Special forces will not be leading the fight on the ground, but they will be essential in providing training, says Obama
As fragile peace talks crumble, US president rules out future ground troop deployment
Riyad Hijab, head of the opposition’s Supreme Negotiations Committee, criticized UN envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura saying violence has increased since he took the position
Syrian regime avoids discussing political transition at peace talks
A delegation from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry headed to Geneva to monitor the talks
Egypt, Saudi Arabia announce new Red Sea bridge
King Salman is expected to visit the Egyptian parliament on Sunday
Russia claims Turkish NGOs are ‘main supplier’ of extremists in Syria
Russia has accused Turkey of using three humanitarian organizations to funnel weapons and supplies to IS and other jihadist groups in Syria. Moscow also called for Turkey close the porous border to extremists.
Putin’s ‘completely fulfilled’ task in Syria
Since Russia was declared to officially be present in the Middle East, and following the extended presence of its military in Syria, speculations splashed media platforms around the globe. Observers saw Russia’s decision to enter Syria as a long-term strategy, so the abrupt announcement of Russian president Vladimir Putin to withdraw most of his forces …
Syria’s Palmyra can be restored in five years, says antiquities chief
Eighty percent of ruins in the city of Palmyra are ‘”in good shape,” despite the damage inflicted by IS jihadists, Syria’s antiquities chief says. But some experts are less upbeat in their assessment.
Kerry phones Shoukry about Syria, Libya and bilateral relations
Shoukry and Kerry also tackled bilateral relations between Egypt and the US, as Kerry affirmed the US’ commitment to support stability and economic development in Egypt, according to a statement from the ministry
Syria state media reports Palmyra retaken from ‘Islamic State’
Regime forces backed by Russian airstrikes have taken full control of Palmyra after a three week battle, state media has reported. A monitoring group says hundreds of extremists have been killed.
Man sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of joining Syrian rebel group
The defendant was sentenced in absentia, while another received ten years imprisonment
Beware of federalism in Syria
When James Madison and his fellow founding fathers of America came up with the idea of federalism, they did not intend it to be based on a religious or ethnic basis. American federalism was based on full citizenship and freedom, legally and culturally, regardless of race or religion. The Syrian dilemma is that its federalism …
Egyptian student detained for recruiting fighters for Syria
Islam Hamzay disappeared on 3 January 2016, allegedly as a result of an enforced disappearance
Russian army requests meeting with US to agree on monitoring Syria ceasefire
Ongoing peace talks in Geneva turn to the fate of Bashar Al-Assad as opposition insists upon his departure
Syria peace talks to discuss fate of Bashar Al-Assad
UN special envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura described the transitional government in Syria as the main issue and refused to avoid discussing Al-Assad’s fate
Russia continues airstrikes despite pullout from Syria
The Russian air force will keep hitting “IS” and al-Nusra Front units in Syria as the Russian pullout continues, a top military official has said. Meanwhile, the UN has warned of dire conditions on the ground.