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Smoke rises after shelling on a rebel-held area of Daraa, Syria, June 4, 2017. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Faqir

Syrian Opposition Discusses in Riyadh Assad’s Fate

by Caroline Akoum | Aug 21, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut, Riyadh- A series of rescheduled meetings among the Syrian warring parties launched on Monday. The meetings were postponed as the Russian-sponsored representatives failed to arrive on time to the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The tripartite bringing together the...

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UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura in Geneva, on March 14, 2016 (AFP Photo/Philippe Desmazes)

Syrian Opposition to Negotiate under ‘One Delegation but Different Visions’

by Caroline Akoum | Aug 18, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura announced on Thursday delaying next week’s intra-Syrian talks in Geneva to next fall, calling on Russia and Iran to use their powers for convincing the Syrian regime to attend. “Regarding the (Syrian) government, we...

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Lebanese soldiers patrol a street in Labweh, at the entrance of the border town of Arsal, Lebanon, on July 21, 2017. (Reuters)

‘Hezbollah’, Syrian Regime Launch Operation to Seize Arsal from ISIS, al-Nusra Front

by Caroline Akoum | Jul 22, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – The Syrian regime and Lebanon’s “Hezbollah” launched on Friday the long-awaited military operation on the outskirts of Arsal aimed at capturing the last remaining pockets along the Lebanese-Syrian border that lie in the hands of ISIS and al-Nusra Front...

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Cabinet session held on Thursday in Lebanon/NNA

Lebanon Appoints New Ambassadors Based On Political Parties’ Quota

by Caroline Akoum | Jul 21, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- The Lebanese government smoothly approved on Thursday the diplomatic appointments after political parties agreed on a quota that divides 74 embassies among their affiliated diplomats and supporters. The decision only faced a shy objection concerning the Future...

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UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura leaves a news conference during the intra-Syrian talks in Geneva, Switzerland, May 19, 2017. (Reuters)

Optimism Surrounds ‘Geneva 7’ as Efforts Focus on Unifying Syrian Opposition

by Caroline Akoum | Jul 11, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – The seventh round of Syrian indirect talks kicked off in Geneva on Monday, with statements reflecting optimism over the possibility to reach an agreement on unifying the opposition ranks, in addition to issues related to the constitution, elections and...