Once on the edge of defeat, Syria’s Assad runs again for president
President Assad recaptures lost territory and consolidates his power as US officials privately concede that he is not going anywhere
Lies about Rwanda mean more wars if not corrected
War in the Congo has continued to this day, leaving some 6 million dead — the worst killing since the 70 million of WWII. And yet nobody ever says “We must prevent another Congo!”
Activist: Rebels Robbing Homes, Desecrating Churches in Kessab
The desecration of churches seems to be a favourite activity among Syrian opposition fighters, together with rape, robbery and murder.
Syrian Pilot Rejects Claims He was in Turkish Airspace
The pilot of the Syrian Jet shot down by a Turkish missile managed to bail out and refutes claims he was in Turkish airspace. Raising suspicions is the fact that the incident was caught live on Turkish TV
Media ‘staged’ Syria chem attack … BBC Busted!
BBC caught faking alleged Syrian atrocities to help pave the way for war
Assad is already counting on soldiers still at school to fill the gaps left by 30,000 casualties
Despite making headway in recent months, the ongoing conflict has taken its toll on the Syrian army’s available manpower
Syrian Jet Shot Down Near Turkish Border
Turkey raises the stakes after it shoots down a Syrian jet as President Assad’s forces launch an operation to recapture a border post seized by militants
The killing of a soldier and his six-year-old son paints a chilling picture of Syria’s war
Robert Fisk’s latest report from Syria is interesting insofar as the Independent has given it minimal prominence. A reflection of the report’s authenticity as much as the Independent’s own agenda?
US closes Syrian embassy and orders diplomatic staff back to Damascus
In a move that will be seen as deliberately provocative, the new U.S. Special Envoy for Syria has announced the closure of Syria’s Washington embassy and the expulsion of its staff
On the march with Assad’s army: Robert Fisk reports from the frontline
Although formerly a rich town, Yabroud now looks like much of Syria. Trashed, gutted, fought over, rubbled.
‘No direct US-Syria talks unless Kerry apologizes’ – Syrian FM
Secretary of State John Kerry’s opening remarks at the Geneva 2 summit may have riled the Syrian government delegation but they also revealed America’s real agenda
Systematic killing evidence in Syria just tip of iceberg – aid agencies
Are they really just the “tip of the iceberg”? Or is this a repeat of the Al Ghouta story?