Syrian Arab Republic

Syrian opposition flees Idlib, Hama strongholds after regime assault – SOHR

The opposition and rebel withdrawal came after the Russia-backed Syrian regime forces advanced into Khan Shaykhun city in Idlib. The US urged the regime to revert to a ceasefire in Idlib after Monday's air strike on a Turkish convoy.

Air strike on Turkish convoy kills 3, injures 12 in Syria's Idlib

The Turkish military convoy was heading toward an observation post established as part of an agreement between Russia, Iran and Turkey to turn Syria's Idlib into a de-escalation zone.

Syria regime forces enter Khan Shaykhun amid fierce clashes - monitor

A war monitor says "fierce clashes" between loyalist forces, militants and allied rebels were taking place one kilometre west of Khan Shaykhun in Idlib province.

Air strikes kill 15 civilians in northwest Syria - monitor

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a London-based war monitor, said that four children were among 15 civilians killed in air strikes by the Syrian regime and its ally Russia.

Sliver of hope for Syrian families of Assad’s detainees

As the Syrian regime battles the last rebel stronghold, could it begin to release those detained in inhumane conditions since the beginning of the conflict?

US delegation visits southeast Turkey for Syria peace corridor

A day earlier, the Pentagon said security mechanisms of the Syria safe zone agreement will be implemented in stages. Turkey and the US agreed on August 7 to set up a peace corridor and establish a joint operations centre to organise said safe zone.

Militants shoot down Syrian regime warplane in northwest

A pilot who ejected from the plane was captured, says Syrian Observatory for Human Rights after militants shoot down a regime warplane in Idlib province.

Syrian regime forces advance towards key town in Idlib

The push towards Khan Shaykhun threatens to encircle the last remaining pocket of opposition and rebel territory in neighbouring Hama province, including the towns of Morek, Kafr Zeita and Latamneh.

A project in northern Syria aims to empower women

Kafwa by Kesh Malek aims to give Syrian women not just job skills but also the leadership skills to help Syrian society repair itself years after the revolution began.

Syrian regime captures key village in rebel-held Idlib

The capture of Habeet opens up an approach to southern regions of Idlib, which is home to some three million people, many of them displaced by fighting in other parts of the country.

Daesh car bomb kills 5 in northeast Syria - monitor

The explosive-rigged vehicle detonated in Al Qahtaniya, a town in Hasakeh province, says the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based monitor.

US policy in Syria: A house of cards

The US may have to go back to the drawing board for its Syria policy if it forces Turkey into another operation in Syria.