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10th May, 2013
Syria will ‘respond immediately’ to any Israeli strike
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
17th April, 2013
Syria issues new amnesty as conflict rages
The amnesty is applicable to just one crime classified under the Terrorism Act, namely failing to inform the authorities about rebel activity.
The amnesty is applicable to just one crime classified under the Terrorism Act, namely failing to inform the authorities about rebel activity.
11th April, 2013
Syria regime ‘wilfully’ killing civilians from air: HRW
The Damascus regime has “willfully” killed thousands of civilians in air strikes that amount to war crimes, says HRW.
The Damascus regime has “willfully” killed thousands of civilians in air strikes that amount to war crimes, says HRW.
11th April, 2013
57 killed in army assault in southern Syria: watchdog
The army's assault came a day after a dozen troops defected from a nearby military post to join the rebels.
The army's assault came a day after a dozen troops defected from a nearby military post to join the rebels.
9th April, 2013
Bonded together: Al-Qaeda in Iraq and Al-Nusra Front
Al-Qaeda's front group in Iraq, the Islamic State of Iraq, acknowledged that Al-Nusra Front, a jihadist group fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, was part of its network.
Al-Qaeda's front group in Iraq, the Islamic State of Iraq, acknowledged that Al-Nusra Front, a jihadist group fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, was part of its network.
8th April, 2013
Huge suicide bombing kills at least 15 in Damascus
An explosion in Central Damascus killed 15 and injured 53 as well as wreaking extensive damage.
An explosion in Central Damascus killed 15 and injured 53 as well as wreaking extensive damage.
6th April, 2013
“What happened was worse than death”
Seventeen-year old Samira recalls the night when her father was arrested and she was sexually assaulted by pro-regime mercenaries in Syria.
Seventeen-year old Samira recalls the night when her father was arrested and she was sexually assaulted by pro-regime mercenaries in Syria.
6th April, 2013
Obama to host Mideast allies for talks on Syria
Obama will host leaders from key US allies Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and UAE in the coming weeks amid turmoil in Syria.
Obama will host leaders from key US allies Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and UAE in the coming weeks amid turmoil in Syria.
2nd April, 2013
6,000 Syrians killed in March, deadliest month yet
''If there is no solution, the numbers will get worse in the coming months.''
''If there is no solution, the numbers will get worse in the coming months.''
22nd March, 2013
Suicide bomber kills pro-Assad cleric in Syria capital
A suicide bombing rocked a Damascus mosque, killing at least 15 people, including Syria's most prominent pro-regime Sunni cleric.
A suicide bombing rocked a Damascus mosque, killing at least 15 people, including Syria's most prominent pro-regime Sunni cleric.
2nd March, 2013
Syria’s Assad ‘will take part’ in 2014 presidential poll
The announcement was made jointly by Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al Muallem and his Irani ally and counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi in Tehran.
The announcement was made jointly by Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al Muallem and his Irani ally and counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi in Tehran.
20th February, 2013
Mortars hit Damascus stadium, kill soccer player
The mortar attack was the second in as many days in the Syrian capital. On Tuesday, two mortars exploded near one of President Bashar Assad's palaces.
The mortar attack was the second in as many days in the Syrian capital. On Tuesday, two mortars exploded near one of President Bashar Assad's palaces.
14th February, 2013
Senior Iranian official shot dead in Syria
The Iranian embassy in Beirut said “armed terrorists” killed a man it identified as Hessam Khoshnevis, adding that he had been involved in reconstruction work in Lebanon.
The Iranian embassy in Beirut said “armed terrorists” killed a man it identified as Hessam Khoshnevis, adding that he had been involved in reconstruction work in Lebanon.
12th February, 2013
Triumphant Syria rebels seize military airbase
In the process, the rebels seized for the first time a fleet of deployable warplanes including MiG fighter jets, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
In the process, the rebels seized for the first time a fleet of deployable warplanes including MiG fighter jets, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
8th February, 2013
Syria military factory blast kills 54: NGO
All those killed in the explosion were civilians who worked for the Syrian ministry of defence. The fatalities include 11 women.
All those killed in the explosion were civilians who worked for the Syrian ministry of defence. The fatalities include 11 women.
7th February, 2013
Fierce battle in Damascus kills 64: NGO
Bashar al-Assad's forces launched a fierce offensive on rebels on the outskirts of Damascus, while residents reported the heaviest bombardments in months.
Bashar al-Assad's forces launched a fierce offensive on rebels on the outskirts of Damascus, while residents reported the heaviest bombardments in months.
6th February, 2013
Fighting erupts in Damascus as rebels launch offensive
Assad's forces also came under attack in the east of the country, where a suicide car bomb struck a military intelligence compound in the city of Palmyra, causing dozens of casualties.
Assad's forces also came under attack in the east of the country, where a suicide car bomb struck a military intelligence compound in the city of Palmyra, causing dozens of casualties.
5th February, 2013
Pressure mounts on Assad over Syria opposition’s offer
Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib, leader of Syria's opposition National Coalition, had announced last week that he was ready for talks with the Damascus regime, subject to conditions.
Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib, leader of Syria's opposition National Coalition, had announced last week that he was ready for talks with the Damascus regime, subject to conditions.
4th February, 2013
Syrian opposition chief extends hand to Assad
While some opposition figures immediately denounced Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib's proposal as traitorous, he said on Monday that he “rejected” the label
While some opposition figures immediately denounced Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib's proposal as traitorous, he said on Monday that he “rejected” the label
31st January, 2013
Israel strike on Syria ‘unacceptable’: Russia
US officials said the air strike targeted a convoy believed to contain weapons bound for Hezbollah, while Syria claimed a military research centre was attacked.
US officials said the air strike targeted a convoy believed to contain weapons bound for Hezbollah, while Syria claimed a military research centre was attacked.
