Reuters | Jihadists mobilize in Syria as peacemaking unravels Reuters "Jaish al-Fatah has returned, but this time in strength, and our goal is to spread to the major fronts in Syria," said Abu Shaimaa, a Nusra Front commander, speaking to Reuters from rebel-held Idlib province, of the revival of the Islamist rebel ... Militants mobilise in Syria as peacemaking unravels Trauma and Deprivation Lead Syrian Youths to Extremist Groups, Says New Report |
UNHCR (press release) | Syria Emergency UNHCR (press release) Over 4 million people have fled Syria since 2011, seeking safety in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and beyond. Millions more are displaced inside Syria and, as war continues, hope is fading fast. UNHCR works hard to help, leading a coordinated effort across the ... Watch: Inside the Most Populated Syrian Refugee Camp in the World - "Waiting at the Door" Documentary Syrian Refugee at Congressional Briefing: Israeli Aid Is Helping, but More Needed From West For Syrians in Lebanon, no resting place in life or death |
The National Interest Online | Russia's Hybrid-Warfare Victory in Syria The National Interest Online It is true that Russia has experienced some successes on the Syrian battlefield, but these victories are far from establishing Moscow as the new power broker in the region. Russia's achievement on the ground hinged mainly on the morale boost its ... Fighting continues in Syria as world leaders gather In Syria Talks, US and Russia Propose Airdrops if Assad Forces Block Aid Syria conflict: World powers vow to bolster truce and deliver aid |
UN News Centre | Syria: credibility of peace talks at risk without renewed truce, aid access, UN envoy warns UN News Centre 19 May 2016 – Without improved humanitarian access and a restoration of Syria's cessation of hostilities, the credibility of the next round of peace talks would be in question, the United Nations envoy mediating the talks said today, vowing to take the ... UN ramps up efforts to end Syria's 5-year-old civil war UN vows to airdrop Syria aid if needed, eyes renewed peace talks UN hints at aid airdrops in Syria |
Reuters | Syrian government forces, allies capture extensive area near Damascus Reuters The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said it was one of the most significant government advances this year, after its forces took territory in northwestern and central Syria. Insurgents have also advanced in some areas recently, including in Aleppo ... Syria regime gains from rebel infighting to advance near Damascus Syria troops 'capture rebel towns near Damascus' Syria regime retakes key town outside capital |
Washington Post | Despite supposed withdrawal, Russia building up new base in Syria, Pentagon says Washington Post Despite pledging to withdraw the majority of its forces from Syria in March, the Russian military remains firmly entrenched throughout the country and is even continuing to expand in some areas, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Army Col. Steve Warren, a ... Pentagon: Russia Building Military Base in Syria Assad won't budge in Syria; Obama lacks leverage: Former diplomat Russians building army base at Syria's Palmyra site |
KMSP-TV | ISIS trial: Informant describes attempt to leave for Syria KMSP-TV Bashiir, the government's confidential, and paid, informant spent Thursday morning on the stand recounting the myriad of details of his attempts to leave Minnesota and join ISIS fighters in Syria, and how the three men standing trial were part of those ... |
Reuters | Commentary: Commander's death pulls Hezbollah deeper into Syria quagmire Reuters Badreddine is the most senior Hezbollah official to be killed since the group sent thousands of fighters to Syria in 2012 to help save the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. The support of Hezbollah and its main patron, Iran, has been crucial for ... Hezbollah's Future Hinges on the Outcome of Syria's War What's next for Hezbollah in Syria? Analysis: The Syrian war has exposed Hezbollah to assassinations |
FRANCE 24 | Syria regime strikes 'kill 21 civilians' FRANCE 24 At least 21 civilians, including seven children, were killed on Thursday in regime air strikes that targeted several towns in central Syria, a monitoring group said. Fourteen civilians—four of them children—were killed when a barrage of barrel bombs ... Syria conflict: Air strike on Rastan 'kills family' |
Al-Monitor | Why Iran should focus on Turkey, not Russia, for Syria cooperation Al-Monitor TEHRAN, Iran — Eight months after the start of its military campaign, Russia has been successful in presenting itself as an influential international player in Syria. Along with Iran, it has been recognized as one of two states publicly supporting the ... Iran's IRGC says many Iranians have volunteered to fight in Syria Why choosing Iran over Syria is a moral and strategic failure for Obama |