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Syria refugee influx taxes Lebanese economy and nerves
Economists say the influx of refugees has had a negative impact on Lebanon's economy.
Economists say the influx of refugees has had a negative impact on Lebanon's economy.
19th May, 2013
Syria troops enter central Qusayr: military source
Syrian troops entered the centre of the rebel stronghold of Qusayr on Sunday, seizing the town's main square and its municipality building, a military source said.
Syrian troops entered the centre of the rebel stronghold of Qusayr on Sunday, seizing the town's main square and its municipality building, a military source said.
2nd May, 2013
Syria: a dangerous assignment for journalists
But with a growing number of rebel groups, and increasing lawlessness in rebel-held areas, travel inside the country has become more dangerous.
But with a growing number of rebel groups, and increasing lawlessness in rebel-held areas, travel inside the country has become more dangerous.
26th April, 2013
Syria ‘liberal’ court struggles for influence
The Sharia courts are backed by hardline rebel groups whose fighters help enforce their decisions in rebel-controlled districts of Aleppo.
The Sharia courts are backed by hardline rebel groups whose fighters help enforce their decisions in rebel-controlled districts of Aleppo.
1st April, 2013
Last month deadliest in Syria conflict: NGO
The month of March was the deadliest in Syria's two-year conflict, with more than 6,000 people killed, a monitoring group said on Monday.
The month of March was the deadliest in Syria's two-year conflict, with more than 6,000 people killed, a monitoring group said on Monday.
24th March, 2013
Syria opposition refuses leader’s resignation
The Syrian National Coalition has refused the resignation of its leader Ahmad Moaz al-Khatib, the opposition bloc said in a statement released hours after he announced he was quitting.
The Syrian National Coalition has refused the resignation of its leader Ahmad Moaz al-Khatib, the opposition bloc said in a statement released hours after he announced he was quitting.
19th March, 2013
Cost of war must be measured by human tragedy, not artefacts
What is a child’s life worth against all the antiquities of Syria? Any reflection of Syria’s architectural disasters must include this question.
What is a child’s life worth against all the antiquities of Syria? Any reflection of Syria’s architectural disasters must include this question.
11th March, 2013
Americans training Syria rebels in Jordan: Spiegel
Americans are training Syrian anti-government fighters in Jordan, the German weekly Der Spiegel said on Sunday, quoting what it said were participants and organisers.
Americans are training Syrian anti-government fighters in Jordan, the German weekly Der Spiegel said on Sunday, quoting what it said were participants and organisers.
7th March, 2013
UN says Syrian opposition abducted peacekeepers
The UN Security Council on Wednesday demanded that Syrian rebel fighters release more than 20 UN peacekeepers abducted in the Golan Heights ceasefire zone.
The UN Security Council on Wednesday demanded that Syrian rebel fighters release more than 20 UN peacekeepers abducted in the Golan Heights ceasefire zone.
6th March, 2013
Gulf arms to Syria rebels reaching ‘right people’: Kerry
The new top US diplomat was on the last leg of his maiden Gulf tour amid concerns that arms reportedly being supplied to Syria's insurgents were falling into the hands of extremists.
The new top US diplomat was on the last leg of his maiden Gulf tour amid concerns that arms reportedly being supplied to Syria's insurgents were falling into the hands of extremists.
4th March, 2013
Forty-two Syrian soldiers killed in Iraq
Armed men killed 42 Syrians and seven Iraqis on Monday as they ambushed a convoy carrying Syrian soldiers to the border through Anbar province in western Iraq.
Armed men killed 42 Syrians and seven Iraqis on Monday as they ambushed a convoy carrying Syrian soldiers to the border through Anbar province in western Iraq.
3rd March, 2013
Syria and Iran condemn US plan to aid anti-Assad rebels
Syria and Iran joined forces to condemn moves by Western powers to aid rebels fighting against President Bashar al-Assad.
Syria and Iran joined forces to condemn moves by Western powers to aid rebels fighting against President Bashar al-Assad.
22nd February, 2013
Dozens killed, wounded in Aleppo missile strike: NGO
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the number of victims was likely to rise, as many people were trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the number of victims was likely to rise, as many people were trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings.
15th February, 2013
Gunmen kidnap more than 100 civilians in Syria: NGO
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the kidnappings in the northwestern province occurred on Thursday in two separate incidents.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the kidnappings in the northwestern province occurred on Thursday in two separate incidents.
1st February, 2013
Syria mediator will not return to Damascus, guarded on talks
Amid general gloom about prospects for a negotiated end to the escalating 22-month old war, Brahimi said he would not return to Syria unless developments change.
Amid general gloom about prospects for a negotiated end to the escalating 22-month old war, Brahimi said he would not return to Syria unless developments change.
28th January, 2013
Ten rebels killed in northeast Syria, clashes in capital: NGO
The rebels were killed in combat with government forces in Hasakeh, a majority-Kurdish city in northeast Syria.
The rebels were killed in combat with government forces in Hasakeh, a majority-Kurdish city in northeast Syria.
22nd January, 2013
Moscow to start evacuating Russians from Syria
The Russian announcement came as anti-government activists reported violence around the country.
The Russian announcement came as anti-government activists reported violence around the country.
16th January, 2013
Death toll from Syria university blasts reaches 87
It remains unclear what caused the blasts, which hit the campus as students took exams, setting cars alight and blowing the walls off dormitory rooms.
It remains unclear what caused the blasts, which hit the campus as students took exams, setting cars alight and blowing the walls off dormitory rooms.
14th January, 2013
Rape ‘significant’ factor in Syria conflict: watchdog
The IRC said it was also told of attacks in which women and girls were kidnapped, raped, tortured and killed.
The IRC said it was also told of attacks in which women and girls were kidnapped, raped, tortured and killed.
12th January, 2013
Syria talks end in Geneva without solution
Lakhdar Brahimi said Friday that Russia seems as determined as the US to end Syria's civil war, but doesn't expect a political solution to emerge anytime soon.
Lakhdar Brahimi said Friday that Russia seems as determined as the US to end Syria's civil war, but doesn't expect a political solution to emerge anytime soon.
