Latest in Tag: Syria Highlight
Latest in Tag: Syria
Peshmerga, US strikes fail to dislodge ‘Islamic State’
“Islamic State” still dominates parts of northern Iraq a year after forcing thousands of Yazidis to flee. US airstrikes have had little effect, and criticism of Kurdish Peshmerga has grown, Birgit Svensson reports. “We want the good people to hear our prayers and free our country as soon as possible,” said Johanna Boutros Moshe, the …
German who fought for ‘IS’ in Syria denounces extremism
Back from Syria and charged with fighting for the “Islamic State,” the German Ebrahim B. no longer has illusions of “five-star jihad” and now advocates against extremism. His trial begins on Monday. Ebrahim B. wanted to be a hero. According to the German Federal Prosecutor’s Office, he was even willing to sacrifice his life as …
Dozens face trial for planning ‘terrorist acts’ in United Arab Emirates
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have ordered 41 people to stand trial on charges of setting up a terrorist group seeking to overthrow the government and establish an extremist state. The United Arab Emirates’ top prosecutor Salem Saeed Kubaish said in a statement Sunday that the suspects were part of a highly organized cell …
Hungary’s flawed fence offers refugees hope
As Hungary continues work on a border fence, its neighbor Serbia is struggling to cope with an influx of refugees. Can a 21-million-euro fence stop these desperate people? Lidija Tomic visited the border to find out. Amid dense shrubs and bushes, the first 150-meter “sample section” of the planned 175-kilometer-long fence has been built on …
Three Turkish soldiers killed in PKK attack: military
The Turkish military says three soldiers have been killed by militants from the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in an attack in the southeast. The deaths come as Ankara steps up its campaign against the rebels. The three soldiers were killed when PKK militants attacked an army battalion in Turkey’s southeastern province of Sirnak on Thursday, …
US, Turkey plan for ‘IS’-free buffer zone along Syria-Turkey border
The US and Turkish government have agreed to create a strategic safe zone on the Syrian-Turkish border to combat "IS" militants. The move comes as Ankara makes a dramatic shift in its policy towards the terrorists. The plan foresees the creation of a buffer zone out of a 68-mile (109 kilometer) stretch of land still under IS control, a senior…
In Tunisia, many young people heed the call of ‘IS’ and al Qaeda
More than 5,000 Tunisians are currently fighting for al Qaeda and the "Islamic State." Extremists have been especially successful at recruiting youth there. Sarah Mersch reports from Tunis. "He said he was going to spend the night at a friend's house. A day later we received a text message that he was in Syria." Iqbel Ben Rejeb's voice trembles as…
Re-configuring the Middle East: IS and changing demographics
By James M. Dorsey The Syrian civil war and Iraqi sectarian conflicts involving “Islamic State” (IS) have had far-reaching consequences for the demographics across the region. Once a relatively ethnically homogeneous autonomous region, Iraqi Kurdistan has seen its demography change radically as large numbers of Arab refugees pour into what was once an independent …
42 Syrian refugees head to Germany after months in detention in Egypt
European delegations visited Karmooz police station to help release the refugees
Arab Spring and the rise of non-state actors
By Fadi Elhusseini In the past four years, Arabs have been living an endless Sisyphean ordeal, an unexpected nightmare after rising for what they called “the Arab Spring”. A very similar scenario was cloned in most of the Arab Spring countries. Alas, a hopeful revolution turned into belligerence, then into strife followed by a war, …
Syrian opposition representatives in Cairo agree outlines of transitional period
Code of conduct was developed during two-day conference in Cairo
Iran’s writing on the wall: Ethnic minorities and others assert themselves
By James M. Dorsey Recent months have witnessed a series of unrelated, nationwide protests in Iran by teachers demanding salary hikes as well as ethnic groups decrying government abuse and calling for greater rights. With the exception of the teachers, most of the protests erupted spontaneously sparked by incidents as well as pent-up anger and …
Syrian Coalition is only legitimate representative for Syrians: El-Araby
Egypt is hosting Syrian opposition for two days to reach political resolution in Syria
Cairo to host Syrian opposition conference in June
The conference aims at forming a united opposition front against Assad
Shoukry, Steinmeier discuss regional issues
Libya, Yemen and Syria among the topics brought to the table for discussions
Shoukry, Lavrov discuss regional conflicts
Joint economic committee meeting between Egypt and Russia postponed for reasons related to Russia’s internal situation
Syrian refugee leaves Egypt for failing to obtain residency since 2012
“My cousin, born and raised in Egypt, went to study abroad and can’t come back,” says Ahmed
Egypt condemns IS advances on Yarmouk refugee camp
Local militias initially thwarted advance, but monitoring group announced IS is now almost completely in control of Yarmouk
Freedom of the citizen is invalid in an occupied nation: Abo Zeid
The foreign powers’ objective is to tear Syria apart, Nasserist leader says
The political resolution is a must, but the regime is hindering that resolution: Marwah
The Arab league’s decision not to invite the Syrian Coalition is coinciding with projects aimed at re-floating the Assad regime, the coalition said in a statement
Foreign minister attends 3rd Syria donor conference
Egypt provides Syrians with free services despite economic and infrastructural burdens, says foreign ministry
Saudi FM criticises Putin over Arab League letter
Russian letter on Arab politics to summit sparks Saudi condemnation
Trade exchange largely affected after Arab Spring
Non-oil consumption imports based on individuals not the government it is still going , as traders from both import and export country take risk on their responsibility on transferring goods and products.
United Arab force breaks tradition of Arab League’s indecisiveness
After years of division, the formation of an Arab united force appears to be the common ground bringing Arab states together
Iran, GCC rift: Real threat for the Middle East?
With Iran and the GCC at loggerheads, though indirectly, on a variety of battlefields and the US and Russia respectively emerging as the top supporters, does this mean we are witnessing a Cold War revival in the Middle East?
Doctors are targets in brutal Syrian war
By Dr Cesar Chelala After four years of hostilities, the Syrian war doesn’t show any signs of abating, and the needs for all kind of assistance grow more urgent every day. The situation is even more complex as medical and paramedical personnel have become targets of repression by the government. As a result, thousands of …
Rights group calls for end of refugees’ ‘arbitrary detention’
73 Syrians and Palestinian-Syrians refugees have been held for over 100 days in detention despite Prosecution’s release order
Syrian opposition leader in Cairo to prepare for April conference
The meeting also discussed latest updates on the situation in Syria
Shoukry reviews Arab conflict zones at Arab League meeting
Meeting was attended by Arab foreign ministers to discuss regional situation in preparation for Arab League Summit
Shoukry meets Syrian opposition delegation
Meeting aims at reaching common ground between different opposition groups