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The US ambassador to the UN demanded that Syria publicise the status of detainees.
The suggestion comes in conjunction with efforts by the ruling centre-left government, headed by Mette Fredricksen, to provide "temporary residence" for refugees that have been chosen for deportation.
The Iraq Report: Turkey and Iran trade diplomatic blows
Iraq has once more emerged as an arena of competition between Turkey and Iran as the two historic rivals clash over Ankara's intervention against Kurdish separatists.
Russia releases video showing it bombed hospital in Aleppo
Moscow has often denied its role in hitting civilian areas in Syria's civil war, but the video inadvertently shows it bombed a hospital
Syrian security figure Bahjat Suleiman dies after contracting Covid-19
Bahjat Suleiman was admitted to hospital earlier this month after contracting coronavirus.
Iran launches cyberspace research centre to increase Syria influence
Iran has found different approaches to increase its military and security influence in Syria beyond establishing armed militias.
Syrian activists welcome Germany's historic Syria regime torture conviction
The conviction of Eyad Al-Gharib is a historic moment for Syrian victims of torture.
Hunger and despair wreak misery in Syria's Rukban camp
In-depth: With humanitarian conditions deteriorating, residents face the impossible choice of returning to regime-held territory and facing ...
Germany convicts Syrian in landmark torture trial
A German court has found Eyad al-Gharib guilty of aiding crimes against humanity and sentenced him to four and a half years in prison.
Syria approves Russia's Sputnik Covid vaccine
Syria has authorised the use of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine.
Lebanese associate of Carlos the Jackal dies in Damascus
Lebanese militant Anis Naccache died Monday of coronavirus in a Damascus hospital at the age of 70.
Turkey's Erdogan seeks 'win-win' relationship with US
After years of fractious ties between the NATO allies, Turkey's president said he wants to establish a "win-win" relationship with the United ...
More evidence of crimes against Assad than Nazis: prosecutor
Stephen Rapp has said that there is mountains of evidence fo war crimes linked to Bashar Al-Assad.
US seeks to defuse row with Turkey over ‘terrorists'
The US is attempting to ease tensions with Turkey, following their hesitancy to blame the PKK for the killing of 13 Turks.
How should Turkey's military presence in Syria be assessed?
Analysis: Has Ankara's role in northern Syria made any positive impact, or will it ultimately be counterproductive?
Syrian regime confiscating, selling land belonging to refugees: report
A new report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights accuses the Assad regime of seizing hundreds of square kilometres of land belonging to displaced people and auctioning them off.
Syria intercepts Israeli missiles over Damascus: regime media
Israel launched missile strikes against several targets near Damascus, prompting the activation of air defences, Syrian state media said.
Families of detainees detail vision for justice in Syria
Syrian families, who lost members inside Bashar Al-Assad’s prisons, have laid out their plans to seek justice and called for the fates ...
Russia handed proposal for Joint Military Council in Syria
A Joint Military Council has been proposed to Russia by opposition figures, while a Syrian journalist and political scientist has suggested ...
Netanyahu rebukes Washington for hints at reversing Golan recognition
The latest spat between Washington and Tel Aviv tells of early cracks in the relationship between the new Biden administration and America's ...
What led to a modern-time Egyptian Pharaoh’s downfall?
Hosni Mubarak reigned as Egypt’s fourth president for almost 30 years but his downfall seemed imminent one decade earlier as people's rage and ...
WHO to launch mass Syria Covid-19 vaccination programme
The WHO will deploy staff to carry out its Covid-19 vaccination programme in Syria as early as April.
'Not like every time:' Beirut blast victims want truth
Months after the blast at Beirut port, there has still been no international probe and no real accountability.
Syria responds to 'Israeli aggression': state media
Syrian state media said the country responded to Israeli strikes on the country on Wednesday.
Tensions are rising between Syrian regime and Kurdish forces in northeast Syria.
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