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Initial 'calm prevails' as Syrian ceasefire deal comes into effect
A nationwide ceasefire agreement in Syria brokered by Russia and the United States has come into effect.A nationwide ceasefire agreement in Syria brokered by Russia and the United States has come into effect.
Dozens ill after alleged Syrian government chlorine attack on Aleppo
An alleged chlorine gas attack on the Syrian city of Aleppo is said to have led to dozens of people including children being treated in hospital for suffocation.An alleged chlorine gas attack on the Syrian city of Aleppo is said to have led to dozens of people including children being treated in hospital for suffocation.
Battle for Aleppo intensifies as rebels and regime troops send in reinforcements
Both rebels and government troops are sending in reinforcements to Aleppo as the long battle for Syria’s second city intensifies.Both rebels and government troops are sending in reinforcements to Aleppo as the long battle for Syria’s second city intensifies.
Rebels who broke siege of Aleppo come under air-attack
Rebel fighters in Aleppo in Syria have come under air-bombardment from pro-government forces.Rebel fighters in Aleppo in Syria have come under air-bombardment from pro-government forces.
Rebels 'break government siege' in eastern Aleppo - reports
Islamist rebels in Syria say they have broken through to besieged opposition-held areas in eastern Aleppo.Islamist rebels in Syria say they have broken through to besieged opposition-held areas in eastern Aleppo.
Syria: Fighting intensifies around Aleppo
A government-led-offensive has intensified fighting around Aleppo in recent days.A government-led-offensive has intensified fighting around Aleppo in recent days.
Video footage released of suspected chlorine gas attack in Syria
Syrian rebels have released video footage of a suspected chlorine gas attack in Syria.Syrian rebels have released video footage of a suspected chlorine gas attack in Syria.
Syrian rebels prepare for Aleppo siege
Syrian government troops say they are moving in against rebel held positions in the Syrian city of Aleppo.Syrian government troops say they are moving in against rebel held positions in the Syrian city of Aleppo.
Syrian government forces 'cut road to Aleppo'
Some 250,000 Aleppo residents have been put under siege after Syrian government troops effectively cut the road into rebel-held areas of the city, a monitoring group…Some 250,000 Aleppo residents have been put under siege after Syrian government troops effectively cut the road into rebel-held areas of the city, a monitoring group…
Syrian army announces ceasefire covering entire country for 72 hours
It is a ceasefire in all but name, the Syrian military’s declaration of a 72-hour “regime of calm”, coinciding with the end of Ramadan, that began at one o’clock on Wednesday morning, and will end atIt is a ceasefire in all but name, the Syrian military’s declaration of a 72-hour “regime of calm”, coinciding with the end of Ramadan, that began at one o’clock on Wednesday morning, and will end at
Tensions flare in Syria as peace talks limp on
An amateur video has emerged purporting to show chaos in Syria as fragile peace talks limp on in Geneva. A clip posted on social media claims to giveAn amateur video has emerged purporting to show chaos in Syria as fragile peace talks limp on in Geneva. A clip posted on social media claims to give
Syrian elections take place to backdrop of fighting in Aleppo and peace talks in Geneva
The Syrian elections – “theatre through which the regime is trying to give itself a little legitimacy”. That’s one view from the main oppostion bodyThe Syrian elections – “theatre through which the regime is trying to give itself a little legitimacy”. That’s one view from the main oppostion body
Syria: stakeholders surprised by halt in talks
Talks in tatters after Russian-backed Syrian Army offensive in AleppoTalks in tatters after Russian-backed Syrian Army offensive in Aleppo
Syrian army turns its attention to the south in major offensive
Backed by Russian air support the Syrian army has launched its first offensive in the south of the country since September, when Russia entered theBacked by Russian air support the Syrian army has launched its first offensive in the south of the country since September, when Russia entered the
Syrian troops break two-year ISIL siege of northern airbase
Syrian government forces claim to have broken a two-year siege by ISIL militants on an airbase in the north of the country. A military source saidSyrian government forces claim to have broken a two-year siege by ISIL militants on an airbase in the north of the country. A military source said
OPCW says has proof chemical weapons used in ISIL attack in Syria
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says its analysis of an August ISIL bombardment proves mustard gas was used. First used 100The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says its analysis of an August ISIL bombardment proves mustard gas was used. First used 100
Syrian bid to retake Aleppo from rebels begins on southern outskirts
The Syrian regular army says it has begun a fresh offensive in a bid to retake the country’s second city and former economic powerhouse AleppoThe Syrian regular army says it has begun a fresh offensive in a bid to retake the country’s second city and former economic powerhouse Aleppo
Analysis: Russia's intervention in Syria
How much worse can the bloodshed in Syria get, with Russia dropping bombs on behalf of President Assad? President Putin says this is to fightHow much worse can the bloodshed in Syria get, with Russia dropping bombs on behalf of President Assad? President Putin says this is to fight
Amateur footage purports to show aftermath of Syrian regime attack
This is amateur footage, posted online, purports to show the aftermath of a Syrian regime attack on a neighbourhood in Aleppo. Residents are seenThis is amateur footage, posted online, purports to show the aftermath of a Syrian regime attack on a neighbourhood in Aleppo. Residents are seen
Dozens killed in Syrian air force 'barrel bomb' attacks, say opposition
Around 60 civilians were killed and dozens wounded in a Syrian air force raid on Saturday on a town held by ISIL militants in the north of theAround 60 civilians were killed and dozens wounded in a Syrian air force raid on Saturday on a town held by ISIL militants in the north of the
Child pulled from rubble is rare moment of hope in Syrian war
“Thank God she is alive:” A moment of brightness amid the misery of Syria’s civil war. A young child is pulled from the rubble of a building“Thank God she is alive:” A moment of brightness amid the misery of Syria’s civil war. A young child is pulled from the rubble of a building
Death and destruction in Syria
Syrian government air attacks on the city of Douma on the outskirts of Damascus cause widespread death and destructionSyrian government air attacks on the city of Douma on the outskirts of Damascus cause widespread death and destruction
Conflicting versions of conflict in Syria as US and partner nations continue airstrikes against ISIL
Islamic State militants claim a video posted on a social media website shows its fighters having taken control of Syrian government airbase in theIslamic State militants claim a video posted on a social media website shows its fighters having taken control of Syrian government airbase in the
ISIL fighters 'trained to fly warplanes' in Syria
Reports have emerged that members of ISIL have been trained to pilot three captured fighter jets in Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human RightsReports have emerged that members of ISIL have been trained to pilot three captured fighter jets in Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
US-led coalition steps up airstrikes on ISIL targets at Kobani
With ISIL in control of nearly half of Kobani, the US and its allies have dramatically stepped up air strikes in a campaign newly named “InherentWith ISIL in control of nearly half of Kobani, the US and its allies have dramatically stepped up air strikes in a campaign newly named “Inherent
Israeli boy killed by Syrian troops on the Golan Heights
A 15-year-old Israeli boy has been killed in an attack by Syrian forces on the occupied Golan Heights. The raid launched from inside Syria is theA 15-year-old Israeli boy has been killed in an attack by Syrian forces on the occupied Golan Heights. The raid launched from inside Syria is the
Rebels lose Homs in Syria, to fight elsewhere
The last few hundred rebels have been permitted to leave Syria’s central city of Homs as part of a deal with the government. The army is back inThe last few hundred rebels have been permitted to leave Syria’s central city of Homs as part of a deal with the government. The army is back in
Homs in ruins as Syrian rebels leave
Sunni Muslim fighters abandoned the old city of Homs on May 7. Buses carried hundreds of rebels from the city centre to a rebel-held area north ofSunni Muslim fighters abandoned the old city of Homs on May 7. Buses carried hundreds of rebels from the city centre to a rebel-held area north of
Syrian rebels begin evacuation of Homs
Syrian rebels have begun their withdrawal from Homs following a deal brokered by the UN with forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. BusesSyrian rebels have begun their withdrawal from Homs following a deal brokered by the UN with forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. Buses
Syrian forces recapture strategic town of Maaloula
Syrian government soldiers have raised a flag of victory in Maaloula after retaking the ancient Christian town. Military sources claim the advanceSyrian government soldiers have raised a flag of victory in Maaloula after retaking the ancient Christian town. Military sources claim the advance