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Kurdish-led militias launch offensive against ISIL-held Raqqa

A US-backed alliance of Kurdish-Arab militias has started to clear ISIL fighters from the area north of the Raqqa which is the extremists de facto capital in…

24/05/2016

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Syria: US-backed fighters launch offensive to retake ISIL's Raqqa

A US backed coalition of Kurdish fighters in Syria has reportedly launched a major offensive to capture ISIL’s de-facto capital, Raqqa.

24/05/2016

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ISIL-claimed bombings on Assad strongholds are condemned by US and Russia

Bomb blasts which killed nearly 150 people and injured another 200 in the Syrian coastal towns of Jableh and Tartous have been condemned by both the US and…

24/05/2016

Syria

Calls for action to stop the targeting of hospitals and clinics in war zones

To deliberately attack a hospital is considered a war crime but such strikes against them have become increasingly common.

23/05/2016

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Saving Syria: massive air drops of aid planned

The ceasefire will be monitored round-the-clock and much-needed humanitarian aid will be delivered to besieged areas.

17/05/2016

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People smuggling worth up to $6 billion last year: Interpol

17/05/2016

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Aid and political transformation on agenda at International Syria Support Group meeting

Representatives from 17 countries backing peace talks on Syria are in discussions in Vienna in the latest effort to reach an agreement on how to

17/05/2016

Syria

Hezbollah confirms death of commander Mustafa Badreddine in Syria

Mustafa Badreddine, believed to have been Hezbollah’s most senior figure in the Syrian war, has been killed in an explosion in Damascus. The Lebanese

13/05/2016

Syria

Top Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine killed in Syria - group confirms

Top Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine has been killed in Syria, the Lebanese Shia militant group confirmed. Lebanon’s al-Mayadeen TV said he had

13/05/2016

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UN accuses Syrian opposition groups of blocking aid

Fighting has flared up again, just hours after a ceasefire ended in the Syrian city of Aleppo. It is claimed Syrian government forces have been

13/05/2016

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Syrian city of Palmyra faces new ISIL threat - reports

It is reported that ISIL militants are advancing towards the Syrian city of Palmyra for a second time. It comes several weeks after the government

12/05/2016

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Aleppo truce extended as foreign ministers meet

Against a backdrop of intense international diplomacy, a fragile truce continues to hold in the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo. The fragile

10/05/2016

Syria

US-Russia agreement to restore truce in Syria

US Secretary of State John Kerry announced on Monday that a new agreement between the US and Russia had been agreed which would.restore a nationwide

09/05/2016

Syria

Russia says Aleppo truce in Syria extended for 72 hours

Russia’s defence ministry has said a “regime of calm” truce in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo has been extended by three days, according to the

07/05/2016

Syria

Syrian and Russian military deny conducting air strike on refugee camp

The Syrian military has denied it conducted deadly air strikes on a refugee camp near the Turkish border. It comes after the Russian Defence Ministry

06/05/2016

Syria

Clearing mines from the ancient site of Palmyra with restoration work ongoing

“Palmyra was under control of the co-called Islamic State for almost a year. During that time, its architectural heritage was partially destroyed

06/05/2016

Syria

UN official calls for inquiry into air strike on Syria refugee camp

Humanitarian affairs chief Stephen O'Brien says attack 'could constitute a war crime'.

06/05/2016

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Russian orchestra performs concert at Palmyra in Syria

A Russian orchestra played in the ruins of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra on Thursday. Hundreds of people listened to musicians from St

06/05/2016

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Syria: Russian orchestra holds concert in Palmyra ruins

Playing for Syria, in Syria: Russia’s Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra has staged a surprise classical music concert in the Roman amphitheatre in Palmyra

06/05/2016

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Air strike kills dozens in Syrian refugee camp

Activists and eyewitnesses say at least 28 people have been killed by the attack on the refugee camp in the rebel-held north of the country.

05/05/2016

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Playing for Palmyra - Russia holds a concert in the ruins

The orchestra from Russia's Marinsky Theatre has staged a surprise concert in the amphitheatre of the historic Syrian city.

05/05/2016

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Dozens dead in air strikes on camp for internally displaced in Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights is reporting at least 28 people have been killed in air strikes on a camp for the internally displaced in

05/05/2016

Syria

Work at the Russian airbase Hmeymim in Latakia to advance the truce in Syria

The Russian airbase Hmeymim in Latakia is preparing to celebrate WWII Victory Day. Marking the anniversary comes after more than six months of air

05/05/2016

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Euronews visits frontline village in Syria

Euronews has visited Kaukab where village leaders said they have renounced armed struggle against the Assad government after rebels lost control of the area.

05/05/2016

Syria

Syrian army announces 48-hour 'regime of calm' in Aleppo

The Syrian army has announced it is implementing what it calls “a regime of calm” in the city of Aleppo for 48-hours. It follows intense discussions

04/05/2016

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Rebels launch surprise attack on Aleppo - Syrian state TV

Reports of several deaths and injures, including an attack on a hospital. Civilian areas have also been targeted.

04/05/2016