Latest in Tag: Syria Highlight
Latest in Tag: Syria

We strongly support President Al-Sisiâs steps for ensuring religious freedoms: Pompeo
When America retreats, chaos follows, says US Secretary of State from Cairo

Erdogan calls for ‘careful’ US withdrawal from Syria ahead of Trump adviserâs visit
Decision was widely criticised by US allies in Europe

Syria can return to Arab League if it solves ongoing crisis through UNâs vision: Shoukry
Comments came during press conference with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

Bolton makes US troops withdrawal from Syria conditional on IS downfall, Kurdsâ safety
Trump previously said that IS had been defeated, “all” 2,000 US troops in Syria will be “coming back now”

Probe: US military exit to embolden Iran, Russia in Syria, change game rules
“Problem with current US approach to Syria is like building an aeroplane while it is flying,” analyst says

Russia, Turkey reach âunderstandingâ over cooperation in Syria
Senior officials of both countries agreed on “fighting terrorism, liberating Syria”Â

UAE to reopen its embassy in Syria for first time in 7 years
Embassy has been closed since Syrian uprising erupted in 2011

Israel’s warplanes struck targets in Damascus, wounding 3 soldiers: Syria
Airstrikes hit Hezbollah weapons depot, injuring several senior personnel, US official says

Fears among Kurdish-led forces after US decision to withdraw troops, Mattis resigns post
Trump justified move with early-morning tweet claiming US defeated Islamic State in Syria

US plans to withdraw troops out of Syria despite reservations of Department of Defence
White House announced move on Wednesday after President Trumpâs tweet

Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on UN-sponsored Syrian constitutional committee
Number of committeeâs members should be 150

Al-Bashir visits Al-Assad, stresses keenness on Syriaâs unity under its âlegitimate leadershipâ
Visit is first of its kind since outbreak of Syrian uprising in 2011

US warns Turkey against Syria operation targeting Kurds
Turkish president has vowed to launch new offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria soon

Democracy in Arab world leads to civil wars, I refuse calls to amend Constitution: Dr. Abdelmoneim El Saeed
Files of terrorism, water, regional situation, not completely in our hands

Tensions continue between Islamic State fighters, Kurdish forces
On Saturday, over 100 people were wounded in suspected toxic gas attack

Israel and Jordan reopen key border crossings with Syria
Quneitra crossing restored to UN observers, notables from Druze community, to whom region is home, two groups main users of crossing

Busy week for Shoukry: Meetings on Palestinians, Syria, Libya, foreign investments Â
‘Egypt will spare no effort to reach just, comprehensive peace deal for Palestinians,’ says Shoukry

Military plane disappears in Syria: Russiaâs defence ministry
Jet carrying 15 servicemen when it went down

Syria holds first local elections since beginning of revolution
Since 2011, the Syrian governmentâs once effective monopoly on the use of force has consistently diminished and, in the past years, has been completely dismantled

Syria accuses Israel of firing Damascus airport with missiles
Israeli army did not comment on Syrian accusations

Syrian, Russian airstrikes hit Idlib after day of Teheranâs summit failure
At Tehran summit, Erdogan calls for ceasefire in Syria; Iran, Russia reject

Egypt invited to UN Syria talks next month
The UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura invited Egypt, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Germany, France, and the United States for talks in Geneva next month Egypt will attend the talks, which is considered âan opportunity to discuss the way ahead on the political process,â UN spokesperson Alessandra Vellucci said. It is scheduled to take place …

Al-Sisi discusses Libya, Syria with Macron
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi expressed during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday Egyptâs keenness on upgrading the Egyptian-French relations in all fields and deepening collaboration between the two nations. The French president asserted the importance of continuing the coordination and consultation between Egypt and France towards a number of regional and …

Global conflicts, crises major turn of events
Syria, US trade war, Brexit top issues in recent weeks

Human rights organisations urge Syrian government to return remains of 161 dead individuals
According to SNHR, 82,000 people have been subjected to enforced disappearance by Syrian government since 2011

Egypt condemns IS suicide blasts in Syria
More than 200 people killed in a series of suicide blasts, raids in southern Syria

Talks resume between Syrian opposition, Russian negotiators
75 people were killed in Syrian raids, UN calls for protecting civilians

France’s foreign minister visits Egypt to discuss regional political issues
Official visit comes after Libyaâs UN-backed government urged Security Council to block âillegalâ oil sales in war-stricken country

US to withdraw assistance from northwest Syria Â
Islamic State fighters evacuated from site close to Damascus

Egypt denies planning to send forces to Syria
Decision of sending forces abroad is subject to constitutional regulations, says Abou Zaid