by Nazeer Rida | Apr 12, 2014 | Middle East
Beirut and London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Syrian opposition battalions said they were seeking to embroil the regime in a “war of attrition” in Rif Dimashq, as reports said that American and British authorities were investigating claims of chemical weapons use by the Assad...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Apr 4, 2014 | Middle East
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—As fighting between Syrian government and rebel forces continued in and around the capital, unconfirmed reports continued to emerge from Syria that the regime had used chemical weapons in the Damascus district of Jobar. Government airstrikes...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 25, 2014 | Middle East
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Syrian military stepped up its airstrikes on Aleppo and Damascus on Friday as peace talks between Syrian government and opposition in Switzerland entered their third day. At least seven people were killed and dozens were injured after...
by Nazeer Rida | Aug 6, 2013 | Middle East
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—Hundreds of pro-government Druze militiamen are reputed to have abandoned their posts in a district close to the Syrian capital Damascus, sparking rumors of a mutiny among government forces. Reports say members of the Popular Committees...
