“The countless disappearances are another example.” In Germany, the trial of two members of the Syrian military also shed light on the systematic torture under the Syrian government. Rexhausen says …
Syria cancels BBC’s media accreditation, accuses British broadcaster of spreading fake news
War-torn country Syria banned British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) alleging the media house of spreading fake news, an official said on Sunday. Syrian Information Ministry has cancelled the BBC’s …
US drone strike kills Islamic State group leader in Syria, Defense Department says
A U.S. drone strike killed an Islamic State group leader in Syria hours after the same MQ-9 Reaper drones were harassed by Russian military jets over the western part of the country, according to the …
Russian fighter jets harass American drones over Syria, US military says
BEIRUT—Russian fighter jets have “harassed” American drones over Syria for the third day in a row this week, the US military said. Tension between Russian and US troops is not uncommon in Syria as …
A ‘Drug War’: Syria’s Neighbors Fight a Flood of Captagon Across Their Borders
A flood of drugs out of Syria has opened a new phase in the country’s conflict, pitting drug traffickers — with apparent support from Syrian authorities — against security forces in neighboring …
An Eye On Syria: Russian-Iranian influence in the region
Grynkewich reiterates U.S. support for Israel. “The growing connection between Russia and Iran, and if they are able to open up avenues where Iran is able to push lethal aid through Syria that …
Turkey’s Erdogan revs up diplomacy with focus on Syria, Gulf funds
After the president’s reelection, Turkish diplomacy has found a new impetus in cementing ties with the Arab world, driven in part by Ankara’s hopes of attracting Gulf funds to prop up its ailing …
Russian aircraft harass US drones over Syria for third time this week
Russian aircraft once again harassed US MQ-9 Reaper drones over Syria Friday, the Air Force said, in a sign of increasing friction between the two countries in Middle East airspace.
UN to vote Monday on aid deliveries from Turkey to northwest Syria — either for 6 months or 1 year
The U.N. Security Council plans to vote Monday on extending aid deliveries from Turkey to Syria’s rebel-held northwest.
Russia makes rival push on approval of UN aid to Syria from Turkey
Russia put forward a rival proposal on Friday for a six-month extension of U.N. Security Council approval for aid deliveries to northwestern Syria from Turkey, reviving a long-running fight with the United States and others who want a 12-month renewal.