Tag: Politics of Syria

Russian warplanes bombed US-backed fighters in several small villages in northern Syria after they mistakenly thought Islamic State group forces ...

Up To 15,000 IS Fighters Remain In Iraq and Syria

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Between 12,000 and 15,000 Islamic State fighters remain in Iraq and Syria, a top US general said Wednesday, an indication ...

Syrian Opposition Refuses To Add Terrorism To UN Talks Agenda

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Syria's main opposition group will not allow terrorism to be added to the agenda of sputtering UN-sponsored peace talks in ...

Russian Jets Accidentally Bombed US-Backed Forces In Syria

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Russian warplanes bombed US-backed fighters in several small villages in northern Syria after they mistakenly thought Islamic State forces were ...

Damaged Palmyra Busts Back In Syria After Italy Restoration

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Two rare busts rescued from the Islamic State group in the ancient city of Palmyra and restored in Italy have ...

Syria Regime, Rebels Committed War Crimes In Aleppo

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All Syrian sides that fought in the battle for Aleppo committed war crimes and the deal to evacuate civilians following ...

Russian Vetoes of UN Resolutions On Syria

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February 28, 2017

Russia has now blocked seven UN resolutions regarding Syria since unrest erupted there in 2011, almost always with support from ...

Russia, China Veto UN Resolution On Syria Sanctions

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February 28, 2017

Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a UN resolution backed by Western powers that would have imposed sanctions on Syria ...

Syria Ex-Qaeda Says Opposition Leaders Must ‘step Aside’

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February 28, 2017

The head of Al-Qaeda's former Syrian branch said weekend suicide attacks in third city Homs were a message for opposition ...

Pentagon Send Trump A Plan To Defeat ISIS Within A YEAR

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The Pentagon presented the White House with possible new battle plans Monday to defeat the Islamic State group, after President ...

Opposition Seeks Russian Support At Syria Talks

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Syria's opposition on Monday urged Russia, a key ally of President Bashar al-Assad, to put pressure on Damascus to help ...

Pentagon Readies New Anti-IS Plan For Trump

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The Pentagon was due to present the White House on Monday with possible new battle plans to defeat the Islamic ...

Syrian Opposition Says To Meet Russian Officials At Geneva Talks On Monday

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A senior opposition negotiator at Syria peace talks in Geneva said on Monday his delegation would meet Russian foreign ministry ...

Syrian Opposition Accuses Damascus of ‘stalling’ Talks

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February 26, 2017

The main Syrian opposition group at peace talks in Geneva accused Damascus on Sunday of "stalling", after its chief envoy ...

UN Syria Talks Open As Blast Reflects Fragility of Truce

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February 24, 2017

The first full day of a fresh round of Syria peace talks began in Geneva Friday as a suicide bombing ...

UN Likely To Vote Next Week On Syria Sanctions

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The UN Security Council is likely to vote next week on a draft resolution that would slap sanctions on Syria ...

Putin Says Wants To Stabilise Syria’s ‘legitimate’ Power

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Moscow's goal in Syria was to "stabilise the legitimate authority" and strike a ...

UN Envoy Meets Syrian Rivals, But Hopes Dim For Peace Talks

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The UN's Syria envoy launched consultations Thursday with rival sides in the six-year conflict, but hopes of breakthrough are clouded ...

Syrian Peace Talks To Resume With Expectations Low

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