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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (2ndL) and France’s Foreign Minister Jean Marc Ayrault (2ndR) attend a meeting on Syria, in Paris, France, December 10, 2016. REUTERS/Thibault Camus/Pool

Moscow Excludes HNC from Astana Negotiations

by Youssef Diab | Jan 3, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – Preparations continue to launch the political talks between Syrian Opposition and representatives of the regime in Kazakh capital Astana. Yet, the peace efforts are threatened by three things: regime’s violation of the ceasefire, Moscow’s attempt to alienate...

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Syrian regime forces and civilians raise their arms as others are evacuated al-Foua and Kefraya, are welcomed by pro-regime forces in the Jibrin neighborhood near Aleppo, Syria, December 19, 2016. (Photo by AFP)

Syrian Regime Uses Defeat in Palmyra to Convince Russians to Invest in War

by Youssef Diab | Dec 21, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut – The ISIS organization continued on Tuesday to widen its grip around Palmyra, a week after controlling the ancient city located in central Syria. The terrorist organization exerted more pressures on the Tayfur military airport, where 20 regime soldiers...

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Syrian Opposition Resists an Attack by Iranian Fighters in Eastern Aleppo

by Youssef Diab | Dec 6, 2016 | Middle East

Syrian opposition factions yesterday resisted attacks carried out by the Syrian regime’s forces and its allies to expand the area that they control in besieged neighbourhoods in eastern Aleppo. They were able to regain the lead on more than one front by seizing areas...

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Opposition and Russia Come to an Agreement in Ankara

by Youssef Diab | Dec 2, 2016 | Middle East

The Turkish capital Ankara hosted talks between the Syrian opposition and Moscow that were attended by Turkish officials. The talks were devoted to the latest developments in Aleppo and halting military operations in the east of the city. According to available...

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A young Syrian refugee in Lebanon. Hassan Abdallah/REUTERS

Floods Sweep Syrian Refugee Encampments in Lebanon’s Arsal

by Youssef Diab | Dec 2, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut- Heavy showers that hit Lebanon on Thursday have increased the sufferings of Syrian refugees living in sporadic tents. Rain along with dropping temperatures hit Lebanon amid a complete absence of the role of the Lebanese state and a declining role of...