A firefight in the Deir ez-Zor desert is the latest sign of the Islamic State terror network’s lingering presence.
Khaled al-Asaad: Body of archaeologist who defied Isis at classical ruins of Palmyra in Syria is found in desert
The body of the leading archaeologist at the classical ruins of Palmyra, who was beheaded by Islamic State in 2015, is believed to have been found.Khaled al-Asaad, 83, was killed after refusing to …
Turkey signals compromise with US over Russian S-400 missiles
Purchase of air defence system has put extra strain on US-Turkey ties, which have also been complicated by Syria’s war.
Syria: Arab League Resumes Activities In Damascus, Mauritanian Ambassador Begins Duties
The Arab League resumed some of its activities in Damascus for the first time since Nov. 2011, when Arab foreign ministers decided to suspend Syria’s membership in the Arab organization. On Sunday, th …
Syrian ‘Military Evaders’ Face Unlawful Seizure of Property, Assets
Al-Bitar’s statement brought to light a little-known amendment that alters article 97 of Syria’s Military Conscription Law to allow for the immediate seizure of assets for men who did not serve in the …
Thousands of children are stranded at a camp in northern Syria. Who will repatriate them?
In al-Hol camp alone, there are currently 27,000 children living in dire conditions. They ended up in this camp after ISIS was territorially defeated.
US-Backed Forces Stepping Up Campaign Against IS in Eastern Syria
U.S.-backed forces have intensified their campaign against the remnants of the Islamic State (IS) terror group in eastern Syria. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a military alliance that has been a …
‘Wise diplomacy’: How will Biden tackle US foreign policy towards Syria?
Turning back the clock to past US policy in Syria – widely seen as a series of failed strategies – will not be an option for Biden team …
Drones are biggest tactical concern since the rise of IEDs in Iraq, CENTCOM boss says
Videos from battlefields in Iraq, Syria and Ukraine show the havoc that small drones bring to unsuspecting ground forces.
Syria: EU-sponsored conference in Brussels on 29 and 30 March. “Supporting the future of the country and the region”
The European Union will host the fifth conference in Brussels on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region”. The meeting is scheduled to take place on 29 and 30 March. Due to the COVID-19 …