Washington Post (blog) | The biggest surprise about Syria diplomacy Washington Post (blog) The Syria diplomacy might be described as “the art of the impossible,” borrowing the title of a collection of speeches by former Czech president Vaclav Havel, who helped negotiate the transition from communism to democracy in Eastern Europe. Similar ... Syria Truce, Despite Flaws, Spurs Resumption of Peace Talks Syria conflict: Opposition HNC to attend peace talks Syria opposition to attend Geneva peace talks |
Deutsche Welle | US warns Syria truce violations could 'tear asunder' peace effort Yahoo News WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department for the first time on Friday accused Syria of violating a truce with rebels and urged Russia to use its influence to stop the attacks, warning they could "tear asunder" the fragile peace process aimed at ... UN envoy to Syria sees start of process leading to elections in 18 months VERDA ÖZER >The game in Syria is only just starting Syria To Hold Presidential Election in 18 Months: UN Envoy |
Military Times | In a first, U.S. forces in Jordan have attacked ISIS in Syria Military Times Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery fire reduced-range practice rockets from a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System June 14, 2015, at Fort Riley, Kan. March 11, 2016 | US Army Troops Fire HIMARS Rockets from Jordan into Syria |
Deutsche Welle | Joint United Nations statement on Syria UNHCR (press release) After five years of a brutal and senseless conflict over a quarter of a million Syrians have been killed and over half the population forced from their homes out of fear and want. Some 4.6 million people are barely existing in places that few can leave ... Fifth year of Syria's war the worst yet, aid groups say UN aid officials, partners appeal for 'real peace' ahead of Syrian conflict anniversary |
New York Times (blog) | Nicholas Kristof | Are as Many Civilians Dying in South Sudan as in Syria? New York Times (blog) The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights estimates that 13,249 civilians were killed in Syria in fighting in 2015 (many more combatants were killed, on both government and rebel sides). In South Sudan, we don't have solid figures, but a U.N. official ... |
Reuters | Kerry Arrives in Saudi for Talks on Syria, Yemen Wars ABC News It also comes amid heightened tensions between Saudi Arabia and its regional Shiite rival Iran as they back opposite sides of the wars in Syria and Yemen. On Thursday, state media reported that Saudi Arabia was building a new air base to protect the ... Kerry stresses need to end Syria, Yemen conflicts in talks with Saudis |
The Latest: Documents: Fiancee was planner of trip to Syria Fox News The Latest on a young Mississippi man who pleaded guilty to a terrorism-related charge after authorities said he and his fiancée tried to go to Syria to join the Islamic State (all times local): 2:40 p.m.. Court documents say the fiancee of a man who ... |
Daily Mail | Leaked ISIS papers reveal Fasil Towalde fled to Syria and appeared ... Daily Mail A British wannabe actor who fled to Syria and starred in two ISIS videos and posed with bodies of decapitated Syrian prisoners is identified in the leaked cache ... |
Reuters | Syrian army aims for eastward advance with Palmyra attack Reuters BEIRUT The Syrian army backed by Russian air strikes is aiming to capture the historic city of Palmyra from Islamic State to open a road to the eastern province of Deir al-Zor in an offensive that got under way this week, a source close to the Syrian ... IS commander Shishani 'survived US air strike in Syria' |
Reuters | Coalition Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, March 11, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... US targets Islamic State in Iraq, Syria with 14 strikes: statement U.S. Investigates Reports ISIS Used Chemical Weapons In Attack On Kurds U.S. Special Ops Troops Aim To Round Up ISIS Leaders In Iraq |