Syria

Newly-brokered truce comes into force in southwestern Syria

Jul 09, 2017 09:14

A ceasefire recently brokered by Russia, the US and Jordan has taken effect in southwestern Syria in a bid to curb violence in the Arab country.
Ensuring Syria’s territorial integrity extremely important: Russian president

Jul 08, 2017 15:47

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his optimism about the prospects of a solution to the years-long crisis in Syria, saying what is of utmost importance is the Arab country’s “territorial integrity”, which is to be ensured.
UN official welcomes partial truce in southwestern Syria

Jul 08, 2017 11:15

The United Nations deputy special envoy for Syria has appreciated an agreement for ending fighting in southwestern Syria as positive, saying it could help efforts to reach permanent peace in the Arab country.
US, Russia reach agreement on truce in southwestern Syria: Lavrov

Jul 07, 2017 15:00

The United States and Russia have reached a deal on a truce in southwestern Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.
Russia wants US to clarify Syria ‘no-fly zones’ proposal

Jul 07, 2017 04:59

Russia says it has asked the US to provide more details about its proposal to work together with Moscow to set up “no-fly zones” in Syria.
Syrian letters to UN blast Turkey's 'expansionist delusions'

Jul 06, 2017 15:55

Damascus has written to the United Nations, denouncing Turkish forces’ recent incursions into the Syrian territory as a proof of Ankara’s partnership in terrorism plaguing the Arab country.
US air raids killed 224 civilians in Syria’s Raqqah in a month: Monitor

Jul 06, 2017 09:43

At least 224 civilians have lost their lives over the past month in airstrikes conducted by the US-led coalition purportedly fighting Daesh terrorists in the northern Syrian city of Raqqah, a London-based monitor says.
Clashes with Turkey likely in days: Syrian Kurdish militants

Jul 06, 2017 04:13

The head of a US-backed Kurdish militant group fighting in Syria says a confrontation is likely “within days” between his fighters and the Turkish forces recently deployed to Syria’s Aleppo Province.
Syrian peace talks to resume in Kazakh capital late August

Jul 06, 2017 02:07

Iran, Russia and Turkey have agreed to resume the next round of Syrian peace talks in Astana in late August following their decision to continue discussions on creating four de-escalation zones in Syria.
Iran urges UN technical aid for Syria de-escalation zones

Jul 04, 2017 14:48

Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jabari Ansari has called for the United Nations’ technical aid for the establishment of de-escalation zones in Syria.