Syrian Crisis

Syria government, opposition reject federal system: De Mistura

Mar 17, 2016 17:20

The UN special envoy for Syria says both the Damascus government and the Syrian opposition oppose federalization in the war-ravaged country.
Putin lauds Russian military ops in Syria

Mar 17, 2016 09:15

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed Russia’s military forces returning from Syria, saying their achievements in the terrorist-riddled Arab country has laid the ground for peace there.
No single faction can represent all opposition groups: Syria

Mar 16, 2016 17:12

Syria's ambassador to the United Nations says no opposition faction can monopolize representation of the entire opposition in the ongoing indirect peace talks with the Damascus government.
Russia: Turkey's actions undermine Syria peace efforts

Mar 16, 2016 16:52

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday Turkey’s actions in the region reduce the effectiveness of the cessation of hostilities in Syria.
Russia says has evidence of Turkey forces on Syria soil

Mar 13, 2016 15:52

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow has evidence that Turkish forces are on Syrian territory despite Ankara’s denial of troops’ entry to the war-torn Arab country.
Russia ready to co-op with US to free Syria’s Raqqah: Lavrov

Mar 14, 2016 12:55

Russia says it is ready to work with the US-led coalition in Syria to retake the Daesh stronghold of Raqqah from Takfiri terrorists.
1 in 3 Syrian children born during war: UNICEF

Mar 14, 2016 12:36

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says one in three Syrian children have been exposed to war since birth, as the foreign-backed militancy in the Arab country enters its sixth year.
UN envoy expects Syria talks to yield 'clear roadmap'

Mar 14, 2016 12:31

The UN special envoy for Syria says he expects the talks on Syria to result in a clear roadmap, if not an agreement, to resolve the crisis in the war-ravaged country.
Syrian delegates arrive in Geneva for talks

Mar 13, 2016 14:50

A delegate from the Syrian government is in Geneva for a fresh round of UN-brokered peace talks with opposition groups to find a political solution to the five-year-long conflict in the Arab country.
Infighting between terrorists in Syria’s Idlib

Mar 13, 2016 11:59

A fresh wave of infighting has erupted between rival terrorist groups in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib, leaving a number of militants dead or injured.