by Caroline Akoum and Taha Abdulwahid | Sep 15, 2017 | Middle East
Moscow, Beirut- The Syrian regime and opposition delegations held on Thursday bilateral meetings in Astana with representatives of the de-escalation zones sponsors and United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura. The sixth round of talks is expected to...
by Taha Abdul Wahed and Asharq Al Awsat | Sep 2, 2017 | Middle East
Moscow, London, Paris- Syrians went out on Friday to celebrate the Adha Eid for the first time in the four de-escalation zones at a time when international calls were made to strike a “comprehensive deal” that allows the return of refugees and prevents the...
by Caroline Akoum and Jordan Dakamseh | Aug 31, 2017 | Middle East
Beirut, New York- The US-led coalition carried out an air strike to block ISIS terrorists evacuated from Lebanon from reaching eastern Syria, and then Iraq. “To prevent the convoy from moving further east, we cratered the road and destroyed a small bridge,” said...
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...
by Paula Astih and Nazeer Rida | May 18, 2017 | Middle East
Beirut- International coalition ground troops were deployed on Wednesday from Tanf military outpost in eastern Syria to stage special operations against ISIS targets, Syrian rebel sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. Led by the United States, dispatched coalition troops...
