Latest in Tag: Syria Highlight
Latest in Tag: Syria
Thousands take to London streets in protest against UK Syria intervention
Protestors took to the London streets amid calls for the UK to continue airstrikes against the ‘Islamic State’ terror group. The opposition Labour Party remains divided over intervening militarily in Syria. As many as several thousand people protested in London on Saturday against the possibility of British airstrikes in Syria, as the country’s lawmakers remained …
Russia is ready to block Turkey-Syria border: Lavrov
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry asks citizens to delay trips to Russia
US soldiers reportedly arrive in Syria to train Kurds fighting ‘Islamic State’
The Britain-based monitoring group, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said on Thursday that “more than 50 American instructors” had arrived in northern and northeastern Syria in the past two days
Cameron makes case for UK air strikes against IS
David Cameron has urged MPs to back UK airstrikes against ‘Islamic State’ in Syria. In a speech to the House of Commons, almost a fortnight since terror attacks in Paris killed 130 people, Cameron said that the terrorist organization is using its safe havens in northern Syria to launch plots against Britain. All seven plots in Britain this year were either plotted by ISIS or inspired by its propaganda, he said, using one of the alternate acronyms for IS
Cameron makes case for UK airstrikes against ‘IS’
British Prime Minister David Cameron wants lawmakers to approve airstrikes against ‘IS’ militants in Syria, reports Samira Shackle from London, and the chances are good that he will get a majority in favor. David Cameron has urged MPs to back UK airstrikes against the self-styled “Islamic State” (IS) in Syria. In a speech to the …
Germany ‘to send reconnaissance jets to Syria’
A defence expert from Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats said on Thursday that Germany would send Tornado jets to provide reconnaissance assistance in the fight against the self-styled “Islamic State” (IS)
US sanctions businessman buying oil from ‘Islamic State’, Al-Assad supporters
The US has slapped sanctions on a number of individuals accused of supporting Syria’s government. The blacklisted names include a “middleman” who buys oil from “Islamic State” and the head of the World Chess Federation
‘Large coalition’ against IS somewhat of a myth: Analyst
Russia may try to drag Turkey into Syria to drop the NATO protection, says Ghoniem
Russian military aircraft shot down near Syrian-Turkish borders
Turkey claims the plane violated its airspace, Russia denies
Putin, Syria and Pandora’s box
Russia plans to hit the “Islamic State” (IS) hard, but will it have the desired effect? Fiona Clark looks at some of the challenges at home and in Syria and what could be a Pandora’s box for the Russian bear. President Vladimir Putin seems to have learnt some verbal self-control since he came to power …
Putin, Syria and Pandora’s box
Russia plans to hit the “Islamic State” (IS) hard, but will it have the desired effect? Fiona Clark looks at some of the challenges at home and in Syria and what could be a Pandora’s box for the Russian bear. President Vladimir Putin seems to have learnt some verbal self-control since he came to power …
Boualem Sansal: You can’t fight ideas with canons
Is Europe too weak? Could it have stopped the jihadists a long time ago? DW asked controversial Algerian author Boualem Sansal about the shortcomings of Western politics. DW: Boualem Sansal, you have been following the evolution of Islamism for a long time now – not just in the Muslim world but also in Europe. Did …
United in protest against horror in Syria
By Dr. Cesar Chelala I just saw an incredible performance by two remarkable Syrian artists, Kinan Azmeh and Kevork Mourad, working together against the horror ravaging their country and in support of the Syrian refugees. Their performance, called “Home Within”, was presented at the Miller Theater at Columbia University in New York. Their work is an audio-visual intended to reflect the …
Egypt ranked 13th on 2015 Global Terrorism Index
Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa record largest number of deaths per attack
Britain must join airstrikes on ‘IS’ in Syria – Cameron
UK Prime Minister David Cameron says he’ll present a “comprehensive strategy” to deal with “Islamic State” in Syria. In his first parliamentary question time since the Paris attacks, he said airstrikes were on the table. Despite losing a parliamentary vote two years ago over whether Britain’s should told an international coalition to launch airstrikes on …
Kerry: ‘Big transition’ in Syria soon
The US’ top diplomat has said that a political solution to the conflict in Syria may be “weeks away.” His statements comes as King Abdullah II of Jordan claims countries “are facing a third world war against humanity.” US State Secretary John Kerry said on Tuesday that “a big transition” in Syria was likely to …
Paris, Syria overshadow G-20 summit in Turkey
World leaders have come together for a two day G-20 summit in Turkey starting on Sunday. The usually economic- and trade-heavy agenda is expected to center around Syria, the refugee crisis and security. Leaders and delegates from industrialized countries representing 85 percent of global economic output will meet in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya …
A way out of Syria: International interventions to establish power-sharing systems
By Ruby Amatulla A short-term approach such as defeating a group and letting another win and dominate is not going to work either in Syria or in the region inflamed by sectarian conflicts. A pluralistic culture with power-sharing arrangements is the long-term solution for the region. The long conflict-ridden history has caused Shi’a, Sunni, and …
Leaders in Vienna announce new timetable for Syria as shock from Paris attacks lingers
World leaders meeting in Vienna have announced new measures to bring an end to the war in Syria. The announcement came as the world reels from the brutal terrorist attacks in Paris overnight. World leaders attending a meeting in Vienna on Saturday said they had agreed to speed up efforts to end the war in …
Ongoing Vienna talks to decide possible French escalation in Syria: Expert
Lack of evidence surround IS’s statement amid speculation of intensified escalation by French forces in Syria
‘Islamic State’ militant ‘Jihadi John’ targeted in Syria by US drone strike
US forces have launched an airstrike in Syria, targeting “Jihadi John.” The British national is suspected of appearing in several “Islamic State” beheading videos. Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said overnight on Thursday that the attack was carried out in the “Islamic State” (IS) stronghold of Raqqa in northern Syria. “We are assessing the results …
Iraqi Kurdish forces take key highway connecting IS strongholds in Syria, Iraq
Kurdish forces in Iraq have gained control of parts of the main highway connecting two “Islamic State” strongholds in Iraq and Syria. Backed by US airstrikes, the operation aims to take back the town of Sinjar. Kurdish peshmerga troops in Iraq, backed by US airstrikes, have taken control of a key highway connecting “Islamic State”-controlled …
Syrian refugees stuck in ‘Spanish Guantanamo’
Asif is one of thousands of Syrians who have fled the conflict in their country and chosen this circuitous, overland route to Europe. But unlike the refugees who take a more direct course across the Mediterranean sea, the arrival of Syrians in Melilla is tightly controlled.
Al-Assad must not get away with his crimes
By Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor Ancient cities and World Heritage sites across Syria have been turned into wastelands of blood-soaked rubble littered with infants’ shoes and toys. Almost 300,000 Syrians have been killed and 11 million displaced. If there is one person to blame for the four-year-long tragedy it is Bashar Al-Assad, who instructed his …
Vienna talks basis for discussion between Shoukry and Syrian opposition delegation
Syrian opposition delegation affirmed their keenness on reaching a political solution
Sieren’s China: No fast peace in Syria
China is barely visible in the Syria conflict but Beijing’s plans are becoming increasingly important – for Germany too, says DW’s columnist Frank Sieren. China’s policy of non-intervention sounds good, but the country also has interests in Syria. It provides the most reliable access to the Mediterranean, which is important in political, military and economic …
Russia hits militants using data provided by Syria ‘opposition’
Moscow has set “coordination groups” with opposition factions in Syria, and hit dozens of “terrorist” targets using their data, Russia says. It is the first time the Kremlin has claimed to work with Al-Assad’s rivals.
Russia bombs ancient Syrian city of Palmyra
Russia’s defense ministry confirmed that Su-25 jets hit a fortified “Islamic State” (IS) position in the historic city on Monday. “As a result of a direct strike, a fortification, an underground bunker and anti-aircraft artillery were destroyed,” said the defence official, adding that more than 237 IS targets had been hit by Russian fighter jets from the skies over the war-torn country in the past two days.
Iran hints at quitting Syria talks amid spat with Saudi Arabia
Iran has said it might opt out of Syria talks, citing the ‘negative’ role of its regional rival Saudi Arabia. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani also called on Riyadh to end ‘intrusions’ in Middle Eastern affairs.
Turkey’s elections response to ‘bloody putschists’ in Egypt, Syria: Brotherhood entities
The Islamist-rooted AKP gained just under 50% of the vote, according to initial results