Bashar al-Assad
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
Middle East
October 11, 2018
US says no Syria reconstruction aid if Iran stays
The United States said Wednesday it will refuse any post-war reconstruction assistance to Syria if Iran is present, expanding…
Syria orders amnesty for army deserters
Middle East
October 9, 2018
Syria orders amnesty for army deserters
President Assad has promised that anyone who left the army or fled compulsory service will not be prosecuted. Under…
As Idlib offensive looms, Syrians flee to border villages
Middle East
September 12, 2018
As Idlib offensive looms, Syrians flee to border villages
IDLIB, Syria (Reuters) – Syrians escaping violence in Idlib have arrived in villages near the Turkish border in droves,…
More than 30,000 displaced in Syria’s Idlib in latest offensive: UN
Middle East
September 10, 2018
More than 30,000 displaced in Syria’s Idlib in latest offensive: UN
BEIRUT/GENEVA (Reuters) – More than 30,000 people have fled their homes in northwest Syria since Syrian government and allied…
US has seen evidence of Syria preparing chemical weapons in Idlib: envoy
Middle East
September 7, 2018
US has seen evidence of Syria preparing chemical weapons in Idlib: envoy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – There is “lots of evidence” that chemical weapons are being prepared by Syrian government forces in…
Hundreds flee as Syria, Russia hit rebel stronghold Idlib
Middle East
September 6, 2018
Hundreds flee as Syria, Russia hit rebel stronghold Idlib
Hundreds of Syrian civilians fled Idlib province on Thursday as the presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey readied for last-ditch…
Iran summit seeks to avert a bloodbath in northwestern Syria
Middle East
September 6, 2018
Iran summit seeks to avert a bloodbath in northwestern Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — When the presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran meet Friday in Tehran, all eyes will be…
Russia relaunches Idlib bombing campaign
Middle East
September 4, 2018
Russia relaunches Idlib bombing campaign
With Tehran’s support, Moscow has renewed its airstrikes against the last major rebel stronghold in Syria. The US had warned…
UN sees ‘moment of truth’ for Syria political process
Middle East
September 4, 2018
UN sees ‘moment of truth’ for Syria political process
GENEVA (Reuters) – Talks between major powers this month on setting up a committee to lead constitutional reform in Syria…
Trump warns Syria not to ‘recklessly attack’ Idlib province
Middle East
September 4, 2018
Trump warns Syria not to ‘recklessly attack’ Idlib province
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his allies Iran and Russia…