Situation in syria

Syrian interim government names rebel commander as defense minister

Senior leader in the Islamist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham led military operations in the campaign that ousted the Assad regime.

 Head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, sits next to Murhaf Abu Qasra, who according to an official source has been appointed as Defense Minister in Syria's interim government, in Damascus, Syria.
A rebel fighter takes away a flag that belonged to Islamic State militants in Akhtarin village, after rebel fighters advanced in the area, in northern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, October 7, 2016

Turkey’s policy in Syria at crossroads: Extremist HTS terror group takes over Afrin

 Rocket fired by Iran-backed groups towards base hosting US forces in northeastern Syria, January 5, 2022

US military base in Syria targeted in failed rocket attack

A GENERAL view taken with a drone shows the Clock Tower of the rebel-held Idlib city, Syria in June.

Moscow faces challenges brokering battle talks with Turkey in Syria


How many foreign fighters are there in Syria?

While some regions in the world witnessed a significant increase in the number of foreign fighters, some other regions witnessed a relative stagnation.

Nour al-Din al-Zinki ‏Syrian rebel group

US seeks regional path to Syria peace at Lausanne talks

It was the first meeting between Kerry and Lavrov since the collapse of a second attempted ceasefire in September.

A woman stands outside the Beau-Rivage Palace ahead of Syria talks in Lausanne, Switzerland, October 15, 2016. The T-shirt reads: "Assad must go".

UN outlines strategy forward for imperiled Syria talks

Intra-Syrian negotiations will continue in Geneva through the beginning of next week.

Damaged buildings in Al-Zabadani, Syria (file)

Syrian women refugees find shelter in Turkey

"Many came so tired of war and you can see on their faces; they feel safe."

A WOMAN works at a sewing station in the Oncupinar refugee camp near Kilis at the Turkish-Syrian border.

Western-backed Syrian opposition body elects new leadership

Khaled Khoja wins in slight majority at closed opposition's meeting in Istanbul.

Newly elected Syrian opposition President, Khaled Khoja

War-torn Syria celebrates as countryman wins Arab Idol contest

Celebrations in Damascus, Aleppo after Hazim Sharif wins popular singing contest.

Syrian singer Hazim Sharif (L), winner of Arab idol season 3, stands beside a presenter during the finale in Zouk Mosbeh area, north of Beirut December 13, 2014.

Hollande: France has 'information' Syrian regime still using chemical weapons

French president says still has no proof of elements indicating Assad responsible for recent chemical attacks in Syria.

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Syrian regime, opposition forces blame each other for chemical attack

Opposition says Assad forces dropped toxins on town in central province; state TV claims al-Qaida-linked rebels responsible.

Smoke rises during clashes between government forces and rebels in Aleppo, April 11, 2014.

Israeli security source confirms Assad regime recently used chemical weapon

According to Israeli security assessments, Syrian government forces used non-lethal substance on March 27 against rebel fighters near Damascus.

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