Syria war
Russia-ordered ‘pause’ goes into effect east of Damascus
Middle East
February 27, 2018
Russia-ordered ‘pause’ goes into effect east of Damascus
A Russia-ordered “humanitarian pause” has gone into effect to allow civilians to leave a rebel-held enclave near Damascus but there…
EU calls for Syria UN ceasefire to be implemented while airstrikes continue
Middle East
February 26, 2018
EU calls for Syria UN ceasefire to be implemented while airstrikes continue
Arriving for a meeting with EU foreign ministers, Federica Mogherini, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs, said Saturday’s UN resolution calling…
Air strike kills Syrian family of nine in rebel-held Ghouta: monitor
Middle East
February 26, 2018
Air strike kills Syrian family of nine in rebel-held Ghouta: monitor
A family of nine was killed in a Syrian government strike on eastern Ghouta, a war monitor said on Monday,…
‘Hell on earth’ in Syria’s eastern Ghouta must end: Guterres
Middle East
February 26, 2018
‘Hell on earth’ in Syria’s eastern Ghouta must end: Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for warring sides to implement a 30-day ceasefire across Syria, in line…
Russia sets stage for UN veto of western bid to call out Iran
Middle East
February 26, 2018
Russia sets stage for UN veto of western bid to call out Iran
Russia has laid the groundwork for a likely veto on Monday of a British, US and French bid for the…
Syria starts rebuilding even as more destruction wreaked
Middle East
February 26, 2018
Syria starts rebuilding even as more destruction wreaked
In the Syrian city of Homs’ landmark Clock Square, where some of the first anti-government protests erupted in 2011, stands…
Iran says Damascus suburbs assault to continue after UN ceasefire call
Middle East
February 25, 2018
Iran says Damascus suburbs assault to continue after UN ceasefire call
Iran said pro-Damascus forces would press ahead with attacks on an insurgent enclave near the Syrian capital, as ground fighting…
Damascus suburb strikes kill scores, UN votes for cease-fire
Middle East
February 25, 2018
Damascus suburb strikes kill scores, UN votes for cease-fire
A new wave of airstrikes and shelling on eastern suburbs of the Syrian capital Damascus left at least 22 people…
Turkish attack on Afrin: ‘The Kurds put their trust in the US and the West’
Middle East
February 25, 2018
Turkish attack on Afrin: ‘The Kurds put their trust in the US and the West’
Deutsche Welle: Mr. Dilbar, what is the current situation regarding the Turkish attack on Afrin in Syria? How far has…
Eastern Ghouta: Deaths mount as UN vote on Syria delayed
Middle East
February 24, 2018
Eastern Ghouta: Deaths mount as UN vote on Syria delayed
Military forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad were reported to have launched scores of rockets, as well as a series…