Latest in Tag: Syria Highlight
Latest in Tag: Syria
Saudi Arabia’s Syria strategy: Rewriting the Middle East’s political map
Saudi Arabia has raised the ante in its battle with Iran by publicly committing to send ground troops to Syria. This latest move by the Saudis is aimed at drawing the US into a more direct involvement to confront “Islamic State”, as well as the de facto alliance of Russia and Iran to keep Syrian …
Bashar Al-Assad will not govern Syria in the future: Al-Jubair
There is no evidence that we have bombed civilians, in spite of everyone’s accusations, says Russian PM
Thousands of civilians may lose food supply if regime troops move forward in Aleppo: UN
Deployment of Gulf troops to Syria, which remains highly unlikely, would prevent that narrative from unfolding, says analyst
UAE joins forces with Saudi Arabia, announces it is prepared to send troops to Syria
Any serious operation against IS should include ground forces, says Gargash
Russia will not stop its operations in Syria before it defeats the terrorists: Russian Foreign Minister
Russia may try to carve out Alawite mini-state in Syria for its ally Bashar Al-Assad, says British Foreign Minister
UN announces official launch of Syria peace talks in Geneva
The Syrian people deserve to witness an improvement on the ground, says di Mistura
Talks in Geneva, victims in Damascus
The opposition group will meet Di Mistura Monday after his positive response
Syrian opposition in Geneva for UN-led peace talks
The delegation said there would have to be humanitarian improvements to justify its continued presence in Geneva
Russia did not ask Al-Assad to resign: Lavrov
The conflict over the Syrian opposition delegation is not between Russia and the US at this point, but between Russia and the US’s Turkish and Saudi allies, says Moscow-based analyst
Doctors Without Borders confirms death of 35 people by starvation in Madaya
No one cares more than President Bashar Al-Assad about Syrian people, says Syrian deputy ambassador to UN
In Cartoon: Syria Starving
Syrian bomber suspected in Istanbul explosion
10 people have been confirmed killed in the attack, while 15 others were injured
Security Council discusses humanitarian situation in besieged Syrian cities
Syria needs a new constitution, says Russian President Vladimir Putin
Aid convoy for Syria’s besieged Madaya stalled
Tens of thousands are facing starvation in the besieged city
Saudi-Iran tensions must not hinder Syria peace talks: US
Iraq offers to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia
The transformation to a more sustainable and just world begins now
Ask anyone for their abiding memory of 2015 and they will most likely recall a negative one. Some will recall the horrifying stories of death and destruction caused by conflicts around the world, most notably in Syria where over 250,000 people have lost their lives and almost 11 million people have been displaced. Others will …
Russia is officially in the region: A new order has just begun
Since the outbreak of the Syrian uprising, Russia has limited itself to its traditional role of providing arms, military, and logistical experts to its Arab allies. As Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s regime weakened, the Russians intensified their military support dramatically. Recently, the Russian “Caesar” opted to expand his role in Syria to include direct intervention …
Opinion: Putin’s ‘Syria card’ in the Ukraine conflict
Russia’s power in the Syria conflict has been overestimated. The danger Moscow poses for Ukraine and Europe, however, has been underestimated. But the two issues are related, write’s DW’s Ingo Mannteufel.
In Cartoon: Russian News Year Celebration
Enactus Cairo University represented Egypt globally with sustainable development solutions
The team tackled the refugee crisis in light of global attention, among other societal issues
Saudi Arabia, Turkey to boost ties with ‘strategic cooperation council’
A new joint council between Turkey and Saudi Arabia is expected to bolster security and investment cooperation. Ankara and Riyadh are key supporters of rebels fighting to overthrow the Assad regime in Syria.
Evacuees arrive in Damascus in rare Syria deal, but fighting continues
More than 300 people were evacuated from the war-torn Idlib province in the north
Russian air raids may complicate peace efforts: US State Department
Carrying out such raids does not send a positive message to negotiators, says State Department Deputy Spokesperson
Evacuation of IS militants halted after top rebel’s killing
UN urged all sides on the ground not to impede political process
UN sets January target date for Syria peace talks
The UN has named January 25 as the day for representatives of the Syrian regime and opposition to begin international talks aimed to end the war. Questions over the fate of Assad and rebel groups to be invited remain.
Al-Sisi receives Russia’s envoy to Syria
It is important to continue communication between Egypt and Russia towards a permanent solution for Syria
Killing of top Syrian rebel may derail negotiations
We will freeze any negotiations with the regime, says member of the Syrian opposition
Damascus: Plan to evacuate militants from Yarmouk put on hold
A plan to evacuate thousands of militants and civilians from rebel-held districts of Syria’s capital has been put on hold. It comes a day after an airstrike killed a Syrian rebel leader in the Damascus suburb of Ghouta.
High civilian casualties in Russian air strikes in Syria may constitute war crimes: Amnesty International
Moscow-based analyst questions reliance on witness testimony and Amnesty’s institutional bias
1 million refugee entered Europe this year: IOM
More coordinated European response is beginning to take shape, says joint IOM-UNHCR statement