Mikhail Bogdanov of the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that Russia wants to keep its military bases in Syria, in order to “continue to combat international terrorism” in the country. He…
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Israeli attacks near Damascus
Israel carried out airstrikes on the outskirts of Damascus on Thursday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). “Israeli attacks were targeted on the outskirts of the capital Damascus,” SOHR…
Ukraine contributed to Assad’s overthrow, says US newspaper
According to sources to The Washington Post, Ukrainian intelligence agents sent about 150 drones and 20 drone operators to the headquarters of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the rebel group that led the…
Syria’s new government says it is setting aside the constitution and national assembly for three months
Syria’s new government says it will set aside the constitution and the national assembly during the three-month transition period before a new government takes office. “A legal and human rights committee will…
Turkish source: Turkish-backed rebel groups advance in northern Syria
Turkish security sources said on Monday that Syrian rebel groups with support from Turkey had taken control of northern Syria, which has until now been controlled by the Western-backed militia Syrian Democratic…
Syria’s rebel leader says he will disband Assad regime’s security forces
In a statement to Reuters, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the Syrian uprising that last week overthrew Syrian President Bashir al-Assad, said he would work to disband the regime’s security forces….
Abdelattay reaffirms Egypt’s support for Syria’s sovereignty
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty received a call from the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Tuesday night on the recent developments in Syria, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement…
Qatar to reopen embassy in Syria soon
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday its decision to reopen the country’s embassy in Syria soon. “This step aims to strengthen the close historical fraternal relations between the two countries…
What next for the 14,000 Syrians in Cyprus?
Data on the number of Syrians living in Cyprus is being discussed in the local press, after the dramatic events in the country over the last few days. Phileleftheros addressed the issue…
Syria’s path forward remains fraught with obstacles
Syria is undergoing a major transition after the military forces, that recently overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, formed a new transitional government. The announcement came following a cabinet meeting in Damascus, where leaders…