by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Sep 20, 2016 | Middle East
The International Syria Support Group meeting agreed on Tuesday of the need to pursue a nationwide ceasefire under the U.S.-Russian plan despite continued violence in Syria, the U.S. State Department said. “The members also discussed the importance of continuing...
by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Apr 29, 2016 | Middle East
Paris-Western Diplomatic sources, who are up to date with all contacts in Geneva and to the movements performed by the U.N. Special Envoy to Syria Staffan De Mistura, said that the latter in on his way to lose any margin for the political and diplomatic movements,...
by Caroline Akoum | Feb 13, 2016 | World
Munich, Beirut- After talks in Munich, Germany, the major world powers in the Syrian war have agreed on Friday to bring about “cessation of hostilities”, which will allow humanitarian aid to be sent to besieged Syrian towns and cities, and the establishment of...
by Thaer Abbas | Feb 12, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East
Beirut- The refugee crisis, the war in Syria and the ability of the EU to ensure security were the key topics for discussion at the 52nd Munich Security Conference (MSC). On Thursday, decision-makers from around the world started gathering for the MSC, which will be...