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Aid agencies await truce in Syria's Ghouta

Moscow's call for a daily five-hour "humanitarian pause" failed to halt the bombing over rebel-held Ghouta on Tuesday, and there was no sign of any UN aid deliveries or medical evacuations.

Syria

"We can't control a war zone": UN replies to sex abuse claims in Syria

The UN's relief agency has condemned sex exploitation allegations in Syria but says there is no evidence for latest claims

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Rescues follow after strikes on Syrian city of Saqba

White Helmets search rubble for bodies of children following strikes on Saqba.

World News

More than 5,000 civilian deaths in Iraq and Syria unaccounted for

There is a gulf between estimates of civilian deaths in Iraq and Syria as a result of the US-led coalition’s war on so-called Islamic State.

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EU demands immediate Syria ceasefire

Foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says "every single minute we wait there are people dying."

Turkey

'No debate anymore in Turkey' says opposition leader Aksener

In an exclusive interview Good Party leader Meral Aksener accuses Turkey's president of acting like a dictator.

USA

Makers of "Last Men in Aleppo" battle to make it to Oscars

Hit by the Trump travel ban the Syrian team behind the Oscar-nominated documentary is picking up huge support from American and international artists and filmmakers.

Syria

Call for 'steps on the ground' in eastern Ghouta

Air strikes by the Syrian government on the rebel-held enclave are reported to have continued despite a ceasefire resolution passed by the UN Security Council.

World News

Pope France calls for end to violence in Syria

Pope Francis on Sunday said Syria was being "martyred" by continued attacks killing civilians in the eastern Ghouta district, calling for an immediate end to violence and access to humanitarian aid.

Syria

Iran, Syria to continue attacking 'terrorists' in Damascus suburbs

The comments came after the UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Saturday demanding a 30-day truce in Syria to allow aid access and medical evacuation.

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Syria: At least 500 killed in Eastern Ghouta

The main city of Ghouta, Douma, was subject to a flood of fire killing at least 29 people on Saturday, including 17 children.

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UN Security Council delays vote on Syria ceasefire

The delay was called amid Russian demands to change a draft resolution that calls for a 30-day armistice.

Syria

Eastern Ghouta, 23/02/2018: No Comment

This video shows scenes of injury, destruction and death.

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No Comment: 'No words to describe children's suffering' in Syria

UNICEF said it had no words left for what's been happening in eastern Ghouta. The only way to understand is to see it. (The scenes are disturbing and upsetting.)

Syria

Turkish warplanes strike convoy entering Syria's Kurdish-held Afrin re

Turkey said convoy carried fighters and arms, whilst Kurdish forces said it carried civilians, medicine and food.

Europe News

Syria: Ex fighter calls on West to act over Turkey's Afrin assault

Former YPG fighter tells Euronews Ankara is using Daesh-linked fighters

Syria

UN calls for ceasefire as Ghouta bombing continues

Aid groups say Russian and Syrian warplanes have pounded the last rebel enclave for a fifth straight day hitting civilian targets

Syria

The situation in East Ghouta 'can't be described with words,' says act

Unprecedented levels of bombing and shelling pounded Syria’s opposition-held enclave East Ghouta on Wednesday (February 21).

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Syria: Pro-Assad forces enter Afrin city despite Turkish shelling

Kurdish forces in the enclave requested help against advancing Turkish troops

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Syria's future 'in hands of Iran and Russia'

Syrian opposition leader speaks out in Brussels, as he calls on EU and international community to do more to end conflict

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