Latest in Tag: Syria Highlight
Latest in Tag: Syria
Putin, Erdogan discuss latest updates in Syrian crisis
Both leaders asserted their rejection of recent American decision on Jerusalem
A Reshaped Middle East
November 2017 has seen dramatic developments in the Middle East. For the last few months, indications have been that the region has finally gained the upper hand in its three year war against the self-styled “Islamic State” (referred to as Daesh or ISIS) after the liberation of both Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria, …
Egypt strongly condemns using chemical weapons in Syria
The Egyptian position towards the Syrian crisis is to support the political solution and the national army
Egypt, France share similar views regarding Syria, Libya
Latest development include Egypt’s welcoming of the agreement between Libyan rivals, which was hosted by France
Egypt receives invitation to join Astana talks on Syria
“Egypt has to coordinate with Saudi Arabia regarding the Syrian crisis,” says expert
Al-Sisi stresses to Hungarian PM importance of dealing with countries that support terrorism
The president earlier met with US congressmen, and asserted Egypt’s stance towards such countries
Egypt calls for ceasefire by Syrian opposition
Egypt expressed support of the announced ceasefire by the Syrian Army
Shoukry receives Saudi counterpart, reviews regional conflicts and fighting terrorism
The two ministers discussed the importance of acceleration of implementing bilateral economic projects
Egypt asserts support for peaceful solution in Syria
Egypt’s UNSC envoy called for ease on humanitarian access
Shoukry discusses situation in Libya and Syria with British counterpart
The phone call came within the framework of both sides’ coordination and cooperation in addressing regional issues
In Cartoon: Trump and his toys
The main economic results of wider US involvement in Syria
Egypt is likely to participate in any conflict in the region, and there are different opinions regarding the possible effects it would have on Egypt and the region.
In Cartoon: War in Syria
The three messages of the US strike on Syria
The chemical bombing of Khan Sheikhoun in Syria was a golden opportunity for Trump’s administration to convey three messages. The first message is an internal one: the US president was like a bad machine—talks much, does little. He only fulfilled a small part of his internal agenda. What he did was so little that some …
Global polarisation over US airstrikes against Syrian military
Politicians varied towards Egypt’s reaction to the US airstrikes
Region cannot restore stability without US assistance: Al-Sisi
Aya Hegazy is a judiciary matter, as a president I don’t have the authority to intervene, says Al-Sisi
Two historical moments in Syria
The photograph is the image of desolation. In a room that seems to have been devastated by a hurricane, shattered windows and furniture, debris everywhere, and a few torn and winding curtains that remain as mute witnesses to the disaster, a man sitting on his bedroom bed smokes a pipe while listening to a record. …
Shoukry heads to Amman to participate in 28th Arab Summit
The minister is scheduled to attend the summit to discuss the latest updates on Syria
Islamic State broadcasts footage of Cairo Church attacker, promises more attacks
In response to the video that promoted hostility towards Copts, an observatory affiliated with the Dar Al-Ifta warns Egyptians of “malicious IS propaganda that seeks to incite sectarian strife”
Germany and France call on Russia to play constructive role in Syria peace talks
The Bonn G20 summit is the first meeting of the so-called “like-minded” nations since US President Donald Trump took office in January. European leaders seem cautiously optimistic about upcoming Syrian peace talks
Two-state solution only possibility for Palestinians and Israelis: UN Secretary-General
António Guterres met with President Al-Sisi in Cairo and said Egypt is a central player in finding a solution to regional problems
Shoukry and De Mistura discuss ceasefire in Syria
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry received a phone call from the United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, on Tuesday to discuss the latest updates regarding the situation in Syria. De Mistura informed Shoukry about the results and details of the ceasefire and truce talks in Syria, which are taking …
Turkey softens stance towards Bashar al-Assad in Syria settlement
Turkey has softened its stance towards Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over reaching a settlement to end the conflict.
Russia begins military drawdown in Syria
The Kremlin first deployed its troops to Syria in September 2015, and had begun a withdrawal in March 2016
Think that 2016 was a tough year for Saudi Arabia? Wait until you see 2017
2016 was not a good year for Saudi Arabia. Sharply lowered oil prices sparked a domestic financial crisis that is forcing the country to restructure its economy. Saud Arabia’s bitter struggle with Iran for regional hegemony has embroiled it in wars and political conflicts which it has been unable to win, leaving Saudi Arabia no …
Egypt’s stance on Syrian conflict is balanced: Al-Ghad Al-Soury movement
The head of Al-Ghad Al-Soury movement said that the current truce in Syria should have happened before the intervention in Aleppo in order to save thousands from being displaced
UN to set up war crimes panel for Syria investigations
The UN has approved a resolution to set up a panel to gather evidence of possible war crimes in Syria. Syria’s UN ambassador Bashar Ja’afari said the resolution was illegal and a threat to a solution to the conflict.
Arab League, EU ministerial meeting condemns Assad, allies atrocities in Aleppo
Ahmed Aboul-Gheit urged the EU to block Israel’s attempts to get a seat in the UN security council
Interior Ministry arrests photographer accused of staging scenes from Aleppo
Photographer says his photographs were a campaign aimed to show support for the Syrian children in Aleppo
