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For some the constitutional talks were a last hope in ending the Syrian war peacefully. For others, it was another attempt by the regime to stall for time.
Tens of thousands of displaced Syrians are facing a 'catastrophic situation', a UN official said.
Syria's regime auctions off land of the displaced
Rights groups and legal experts say local authorities in parts of northwest Syria recaptured by government forces have staged auctions to effectively "confiscate" fertile land and punish opponents.
How Putin's Russia helped crush the Arab Spring
Analysis: Putin has always endorsed authoritarian rule in the Middle East and Russia has profited significantly from the brutal subversion of ...
Turkey withdraws more troops from northwest Syria bases
Turkey has pulled out of more bases in Syria's Aleppo province, with locals fearing the regime might be planning a new assault.
Why US elections present Syrians with a complex dilemma
Syrian Americans have been affected by Trump's discriminatory policies and his 'Muslim ban' but many of them fear that a Biden presidency will embolden Iran in its support for Assad.
Turkey evacuates Syria outpost long-encircled by regime
Turkey started withdrawing from the Morek outpost in Hama, a province which is under regime control.
Syria Insight: Russia's intervention five years on (Part 1)
In-depth: Five years have passed since Russia's intervention in Syria's war began. For Syrians, it is a time of loss and mourning.
Three humanitarian workers injured in Syria's Al-Bab blast
Three humanitarian workers were injured in Tuesday's Al-Bab bombing, which left at least 18 people dead.
Russia marks brutal five-year intervention anniversary in Syria war
Russia's intervention in the Syria war has cost thousands of lives.
New Syrian militant group claims attacks on Turkish patrol
A new jihadi group has emerged in Syria's Idlib province.
12 pro-regime fighters killed in Syria clashes: monitor
Another 17 pro-regime fighters were wounded while on the jihadist-led side six fighters died in clashes on Monday.
Syrian regime bombs Idlib amid fears of major offensive
The Syrian regime has bombed villages in rebel-held Idlib province, injuring two people, as humanitarian workers said that they feared a new ...
Syria Insight: Russia weaponises aid as Syrians go hungry
Aid has been a bargaining tool by powers in the Syria war, but with the coronavirus crisis sweeping through the country it has become a matter ...
Russia and China veto aid to rebel-held Syria
Reducing aid deliveries to just one crossing point would cut essential supplies to one million people, the head of International Rescue ...
Syria fighting could lead to coronavirus outbreak in Idlib
There are fears of an escalation in fighting in Idlib province, potentially leading to a new humanitarian crisis.
Syrians, Turkey prepare for new conflict in Idlib
The Syrian regime has been positioning forces near rebel-held territory as Russian planes carry out airstrikes, as Idlib residents and Turkish ...
First Russian strikes in 3 months hit NW Syria
Russian air strikes hit an area of northwest Syria in the first strikes since a March ceasefire came into force.
Foreign hands in Syria's war creating problems for Assad
Foreign intervention has marked Syria's war. Now it could lead to Assad's downfall.
Syria regime resumes aerial bombing campaign in Idlib
The Syrian regime army, supported by Iran-backed fighters, has begun to loot homes in areas recaptured from the opposition in Idlib, local ...
Syria records lowest monthly death toll in 9 years
Half of this month's deaths were caused by Syrian regime air strikes.
Idlib village 'burned to ashes' in Syria regime bombing
Syrian civilian defence reported 40 separate rocket attacks in villages across Idlib, which caused severe damage to farmland and civilian ...
Russia and Turkey restrict Idlib patrols over security threats
Turkish and Russian troops have been patrolling the M4 area of Idlib, following a ceasefire agreement.
Germany to try suspected Assad aides on torture charges
The Higher Regional Court in Germany will hold the world's first global cirminal trial against Bashar al-Assad's aides.
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