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Russia stops Turkey in its path as it plans possible YPG attack

Russia has deployed troops and Syrian regime forces to east Afrin, to prevent clashes between Turkish-backed opposition forces and the YPG.

Syria evacuation resumes after agreement on prisoner swap deal

Syrian regime will release 500 prisoners who will cross into rebel territory as part of an evacuation deal.

A guide to the Syrian conflict

The key parties and players in a complex conflict explained

Syrian rebels say Aleppo siege broken

Opposition groups say Syrian rebels have broken the Aleppo siege. To the northeast, a Western-backed alliance of Arab and Kurdish fighters scored a major victory against the DAESH in the town of Manbij after a fierce two-month battle.

HRW calls on Turkey to open its border for Syrian refugees

Turkey should open its border for thousands of Syrian refugees who stranded on border, Human Rights Watch says