Latest in Tag: Syria Highlight
Latest in Tag: Syria
Op-ed review: Arab forces should not be implicated in Syria
CEO of state-owned newspaper Al-Ahram Abdel Mohsen Salama warned Arab countries of continuing to give space to foreign interferences, using Syria as an example, and before it, Iraq. Salama argued that the recent US-led strikes on Syria upon unproven claims of use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime is a continuation of similar meddling …
Op-ed review: Sinai Liberation, Syria’s threatening crisis
Journalist warns of frequent foreign loans obtained by ministries
Al-Sisi discusses Syrian, Middle Eastern crises with Macron
Egyptian president stressed his country’s refusal of internationally forbidden weapons use in Syria
Annual US human rights report criticises violations in Syria, Iran, Russia, China
The US Department of State criticised, in its annual report on global human rights in 2017, the situation of human rights in a number of countries, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The report, released on Friday, mentioned details and stories of abusing prisoners, detaining journalists, and child labour. It also highlighted violations against women, LGBT …
Syria withdraws reports of missile attack on Shayrat airbase
Hours after the Syrian Arab News Agency reported that a missile attack on Shayrat airbase took place, the Syrian military said on Tuesday that a false alarm activated the base’s areal defences. The Syrian military rejected the reports of an attack, which described it as another “aggression” and reported that the Syrian Air Defence Force …
Egypt concerned with Syria escalation, rejects use of internationally banned weapons
President Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi attended on Sunday the Arab League Summit, along with around 17 Arab state’s representatives in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Al-Sisi said that the summit comes as some Arab countries are facing plots that target their existence, adding, “there are some regional countries” that have been aiming to build “areas of influence.” “Unfortunately, …
Op-ed review: Syria and Palestine
Writers defend Arab unity against foreign interference
West strikes Syria ahead of Arab Summit
Regional crises further complicated by uncertainty over Libya, violence in Palestine, other conflicts
Arab Summit opens in Saudi Arabia, following US ,UK, France missiles on Syria
Arab League held several summits in past seven years to discuss Syrian crisis with no significant developments
World reacts to Syrian air strikes
Following the Saturday airstrikes that targeted military and research facilities believed to be used by the Syrian regime to stage chemical attacks on civilians, divided opinions dominated the political sphere all over the world. The airstrikes, which were launched by the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, targeted military headquarters of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime …
US, UK, France strike Syria; Russia warns of escalation
Egypt expresses concern over attack as it will affect efforts to maintain stability in region
Syria: US claims it has proof Assad regime behind Douma chemical attack
The State Department has said it has evidence the Syrian regime was behind last week’s chemical weapons attack on Douma. As Trump weighs his next move, the US has started moving ships to within striking range of Syria.The US State Department and several officials in Washington said on Friday that they had proof Syrian President …
Why Syria is not the Cuban missile crisis of 2018
The 1962 Cuban missile crisis brought the world as close as it has ever been to a global nuclear war. Is the Syrian dispute between the US and Russia in any way comparable to the most dangerous episode of the Cold War?US President Donald Trump told Russia this week to “get ready” for an incoming …
Op-ed review: Writers critical of West over Syria’s chemical weapons crisis, Skripal
In state-owned outlet Al-Akhbar, Galal Aref commented on the recent UN Security Council session held on Syria, drawing a comparison between the current US position and its stance when upholding the invasion of Iraq, adding that the world is on the edge of a dangerous turn because Western countries are supporting the US despite lack …
Diplomatic standoff as Syria tension escalates
Trump warns Russia of US missile strikes on Syria, while WHO deeply alarmed by reports of chemical use in Douma
Condemnations denouncing Douma attack mount
UN to discuss attack as escalation in central Syria continues after missiles strike airbase
Turkish, Russian, Iranian leaders stress no military solution to Syrian crisis
Putin declares defeat of IS in Syria
Aid convoy enters Syria’s besieged eastern Ghouta
Convoy includes 46 trucks of aid for about 27,500 residents
The world has become more accepting of violence: former foreign minister
Dream of Ottoman caliphate is one of reasons why Turkey entered Syrian territory
Egypt calls for activating ceasefire in Syria, allow medical evacuations
Last week, UN Security Council announced 30-day ceasefire in Syria
UN Security Council demands 30-day ceasefire across Syria
Resolution was drafted by Sweden, Kuwait; approved unanimously
UNSC delays vote on Syria ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in midst of talks
Vote on possible 30-day truce in Syria delayed to Saturday; Russia says prepared to support such deal, given right conditions
Egypt expresses concerns over humanitarian situation in Eastern Ghouta
Syrian forces kill about 270 civilians in 3 days
Israel strikes back after Syria downs F-16
Israel has struck what it described as Iranian targets inside Syria in raids, in retaliation to the Friday downing of an Israeli F-16 jet. Israel’s raids came after it had intercepted what it said was an Iranian drone entering its airspace from Syria, which it labelled an “attack.” The incident marked the first occasion that …
Syria downs Israeli F-16 jet
Incident marks one of most serious incidents involving Israel, Iran, Syria during Syrian civil war
15 days into Turkey’s operation in Afrin
Syrian Kurds targeted before Washington’s eyes
Sochi congress begins despite absence of some Syrian opposition figures
No major breakthrough expected, says Kremlin spokesperson
Egypt rejects Turkish military operations in northern Syria
Ankara considers Syria’s PYD and its armed wing, the YPG, terrorist groups
Turkish ground forces enter Syria’s Kurdish-held Afrin, amid criticism
Turkey says its military forces have crossed into Syria’s Kurdish enclave of Afrin, as Ankara launched on Saturday an air assault to take the area held by the US-backed Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG). Turkish forces crossed the border into Syria’s Afrin district on Sunday, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said. At a news conference in …
UN-sponsored Geneva talks fail again to resolve ongoing Syrian crisis
Amid criticism from the West, Russia to sponsor a new wave of talks to be held in February