Syria's Civil War
At least 43 people killed and many others wounded in northern stronghold of Turkey-backed Syrian rebels.
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Syria's Civil War 03 Jan 2017 08:33 GMT
Free Syrian Army and other groups pull out of discussions about Kazakhstan peace talks due to assault on Wadi Barada.
Syria's Civil War 02 Jan 2017 18:20 GMT
Rebels fighting under the Free Syrian Army banner in Wadi Barada warn the fragile ceasefire is in danger of collapse.
Syria's Civil War 02 Jan 2017 09:50 GMT
Some argued that without his rule, radical Islamists such as ISIL would take over Syria.
by John Bell
Syria's Civil War 01 Jan 2017 16:52 GMT
The Barada Valley region is not part of the ceasefire because of the presence of the rebel group Jabhat Fateh al-Sham
Battle for Aleppo 01 Jan 2017 13:09 GMT
The schism in the fabric of Syrian society is very evident and yet intricate at the same time.
by Batoul Karbijha
Middle East 31 Dec 2016 21:02 GMT
Security Council passes resolution supporting truce and planned peace talks despite signs of shakiness on the ground.
Politics 31 Dec 2016 11:17 GMT
Opposition groups warn they will cancel truce if government offensive persists in area northwest of Damascus.
Syria's Civil War 31 Dec 2016 07:44 GMT
Tens of thousands of political prisoners are being held without charge or on confessions obtained through torture.
Middle East 31 Dec 2016 00:45 GMT
Security Council expected to vote on proposed resolution after Russian ambassador submits final document on ceasefire.
War & Conflict 31 Dec 2016 00:23 GMT
Sporadic fighting reported in different places but guns and bombs mostly silent since the onset of the nationwide truce.
Human Rights 30 Dec 2016 13:18 GMT
This is the year that added insult to injury, as disagreement translated into indecency, and arrogance bred incivility.
by Marwan Bishara
Middle East 30 Dec 2016 08:50 GMT
Truce aims to cover entire Syria but fighting could continue in areas controlled by groups not included by agreement.
Middle East 30 Dec 2016 06:53 GMT
Monitor says calm prevails as ceasefire brokered by Turkey and Russia gets under way but reports isolated clashes.
Middle East 29 Dec 2016 23:10 GMT
Backed by Russia and Turkey and accepted by Assad and opposition groups, truce to be followed by peace negotiations.
Middle East 29 Dec 2016 19:47 GMT
Main rebel groups join countrywide truce that begins at midnight Thursday, with Russia and Turkey to act as guarantors.
by Yasmeen El Khoudary