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Fate of Foreign Militias in Syria Depends on the Outcome of Political Negotiations

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 30, 2016 | World

Moscow’s declaration of its intention to reduce the number of Russian troops in Syria yesterday at the same time that a ceasefire agreement was signed has opened the door for early discussions about the fate of foreign militias regardless of whether they fought...

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Pro-government fighters ride in the trunk of a car in the southwestern city of Taiz, Yemen, on November 21, 2016. Photo – Reuters

Yemen’s Ambassador to the U.N.: 4,000 Arrested by Houthis

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 24, 2016 | Middle East

Aden- Yemen’s ambassador to the U.N. Khalid Hussein al-Yamani said the total registered number of detainees and abducted by the Houthi and Saleh militias reached 4,414 – According to Yamani, the arrested are activists, politicians and journalists in addition to...

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Haftar supporter holds his picture in Benghazi [Reuters]

Libya under Militias’ Control

by Abdul Sattar Hatita | Dec 15, 2016 | Features

Tripoli- No one can know whether the ongoing major military operations in Libya aim at eradicating hundreds of heavily-armed militias according to a proactive plan or whether the developments and repercussions of clashes have just changed the locations of these...

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Opinion: Iran’s Dilemma After Aleppo

by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed | Dec 11, 2016 | Opinion

There are more than 70,000 Iranian troops in Syria and some estimates are double that figure. These troops include militias that the Iranian regime brought in from throughout the region and whose expenses it pays for. They have been fighting to gain control of Aleppo...

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Children in Yemen (Source: © Reuters)

Iran-Aligned Houthis Add Child Abduction to List of Violations

by Asma Al-Ghabiri | Dec 5, 2016 | Middle East

Jeddah- Yemen insurgents have officially removed the national anthem from schools in areas under their control. The national anthem was forcibly replaced with a sectarian ballad known by “Iranian Yelp,” in addition to the Houthi-led militias forcing school...