Now playing Next World US denounces Russian role in Syria crisis. The United States Special Representative for Syria has denounced Russia’s role in the conflict there and its “unyielding" support for the Assad Regime. In an interview with our correspondent Méabh Mc Mahon, James Jeffrey said the US would not finance any reconstruction in the country. 31/10/2018
Now playing Next World Syrian conflict: Civilians in Idlib left with few options as government attack looms After days of shelling and bombing in Syria’s Idlib province, Bashar al-Assad’s forces are amassing on the frontlines of the conflict– and time is running out for civilians to leave the area. 06/09/2018
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Now playing Next Israel Israel shoots down Syrian warplane The incident took place over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights 24/07/2018
Now playing Next Syria Syrian rebels leave quneitra Syrian rebels began evacuating the border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Friday 21/07/2018
Now playing Next world news Syria rebels to hand over heavy weapons in return for safe passage out Syrian government forces retake strategic border crossing as opposition surrender southwestern Daraa province 09/07/2018
Now playing Next Syria Regime forces bombed rebels into surrender after talks collapsed The Syrian army has taken back control of much of Deraa province with some towns surrendering and others being bombed into submission 01/07/2018
Now playing Next Syria Russian soldiers killed in attack in Syria Syrian Observatory on Human Rights says dozens killed in attack 27/05/2018
Now playing Next Syria Syria: regime forces retake rebel-held Rastan The acquisition is the last area in central Syria still beseiged by President Basha Al-Assad's troops, depriving rebels of a crucial highway between Hama and Homs. 16/05/2018
Now playing Next Syria Chlorine used in Idlib attack says watchdog Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the toxic chemical 16/05/2018
Now playing Next Syria Missiles strike Syrian military bases Missile strikes on several Syrian government military bases in northern Syria on Sunday night are reported to have killed a number of pro-government fighters, including Iranians. 30/04/2018
Now playing Next Russia Russia, Iran and Turkey commit to political solution in Syria Russia, Iran and Turkey have held talks and agreed that a political solution should be sought in Syria despite Western missile strikes. 28/04/2018
Now playing Next Europe News 'Words are my only weapons' - Syrian activist's push for peace Now a refugee in Belgium, Yahia Hakoum left Syria after protesting against Assad regime and allegedly being tortured in prison 23/04/2018
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. What 'red lines' and foreign intervention look like for Syrian civilians | View Alaa, a civil society worker who has been in Damascus since the start of the conflict, weighs in on the impact of U.S. and Russian foreign intervention in Syria and the perception of civilians on the ground. 18/04/2018
Now playing Next Syria Eastern Ghouta recaptured by Syrian army. Control of the region vastly increases the security of the Assad regime Over 40,000 rebels and their families have moved north to Idlib province 15/04/2018
Now playing Next Syria UN Security Council to meet over alleged chemical attack in Syria At least 70 people including children are known to have died in the attack on the rebel-held town of Douma near the capital Damascus 09/04/2018
Now playing Next Syria Ghouta exodus continues as Syrian army strengthens grip on city For the second successive day, thousands of rebel fighters and their families are leaving eastern Ghouta as part of a surrender deal with the government 24/03/2018
Now playing Next Syria Bashar al-Assad filmed driving to the Syrian civil war's front line The Syrian leader met government troops fighting the remaining rebel groups in eastern Ghouta 19/03/2018
Now playing Next Syria Assad visits troops in Ghouta as civilians flee Assad visits troops in Ghouta as civilians flee the besieged region in their tens of thousands. 19/03/2018
Now playing Next Syria Syrian regime advances on Ghouta Syrian government tanks have advanced on Hammouriyeh. Whilst the regime pushes to reclaim the rebel held Ghouta enclave, the UN is calling for urgent civilian evacuations. 15/03/2018