Latest in Tag: Syria Highlight
Latest in Tag: Syria
Syria faces suspension from the OIC amid Iranian objections
During the summit Saudi King calls for Muslim leaders to unite and proposes a centre for dialogue between Islamic sects
International support to Syrian refugees and opposition increases
The number of refugees fleeing Syria rises, host states have sought international aid to help cope with the influx
Jordan police disperse angry Syrians at desert camp
Around 60 Syrians at the Zaatari refugee camp clashed with security guards when the group attempted to leave the camp and go back to the border town of Ramtha
Clinton’s visit to Turkey
A no-fly zone over Syria among the possible solutions
Former Lebanese Minister to face “terror plot” charges
The two time minister, who was arrested by Lebanese Internal Security Forces last Thursday
Jordan-Syria border clashes
The Jordanian border to Syria serves as a gateway for Syrian refugees fleeing violence in their country
Iran hosts alternative Syria conference
Iran to host a meeting to discuss the Syrian situation
Defected Syrian PM confirmed in Jordan
Hijab only came to power in June but defected last week
Three of the Iranians abducted in Syria killed
IRNA claimed the abducted are pilgrims visiting the Shi’a shrine of Sayyida Zainab
Different angles to analyse Rafah’s turmoil
At midnight on Sunday, 16 Egyptian border guards were pronounced dead. One might imagine that they were just sitting together during iftar, enjoying some of Sinai’s tasty dates and milk when unrevealed gunmen abruptly shot them dead. Some of those killed might have even been taking their last bite of bread at that very moment. …
Turkey reports PKK casualties
Erdogan, has in recent weeks accused the regime in Syria of giving Kurdish rebels a free hand in the north of the country
Syrian PM flees with family
Hijab was appointed by President Bashar Al-Assad this past June after serving as Minister of Agriculture since 2011
Syrians seeking asylum in Egypt overlooked
Hidden crisis as countries across the region struggle to deal with effects of uprising
Effects of Syrian uprising ripple throughout region
The Syrian uprising is causing a ripple of effects felt across the region by the beleaguered country’s neighbours and beyond.
UN unifies to condemn own Security Council on Syria
Countries to vote against the UN General Assembly resolution include some of the most isolated states in the body’s membership
Jordanian and Syrian troops exchange fire at border
Refugees continue streaming into Jordan amid cross border gunfire between Jordanian and Syrian authorities
Syrian opposition uses government tanks against Al-Assad forces
After claiming to have overun three police stations in Aleppo this week, Syrian opposition forces are now saying they have turned captured tanks onto to Bashar Al-Assad’s forces
UN reports violations of humanitarian law in Aleppo
Observers caution both sides to abide by international humanitarian law
Golan Druze man arrested for spying for Syria
The Shin Bet says that Johary admitted working for the Syrian intelligence by gathering information for them about the IDF positions, bases and trainings
200,000 Syrians flee Aleppo
An exodus of historic proportions is underway as besieged citizens abandon Syria’s second city for safety
Ministry of the Interior denies Chinese warship crossing at Suez
Rumours of a battleship headed through teh canal raised concerns about Egypt’s role in embargo on Syria
Syrian Foreign minister visits Iran
The troubled government turns to a loyal ally
Syrian refugees making a deadly crossing to Jordan
Jordan is making preparations for an historic refugee exodus
US pledges more funding for Israeli defense systems
President Obama raises regional stakes with additional military aid to Israel
Aleppo under seige as Syrian army tightens its grip
The fighting in and around Aleppo has intensified to the point where the Red Crescent group decided to suspend some of its operations in the city
Syria turmoil threatens Lebanon stability
Many have fled the violence in Syria to neighbouring countries including Lebanon leading to clashes and unrest
Syria rebel alliance leaves Al-Qaeda out
Links between Al-Qaeda and rebels fall flat while Kurd alliance is more fractured than it seems
In Syria the ends are justifying the means
Faced with a lack of other options unconditional support for the Free Syrian Army raises moral questions
Turkish military raids Kurdish rebels killing 15
The tense situation with the country’s Kurds is exacerbated by Turkey’s policies toward Syria
Syrian refugee influx in Lebanon
90,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon following Damascus bombing