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Assad Insists on a National Unity Government Without a Political Transition

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 8, 2016 | Middle East

In a speech that he delivered during the first session of the new Syrian parliament in Damascus yesterday, the Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad refused any solution that was not in accordance with the paper of principles put forward by Damascus at the indirect Geneva...

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Government Reservation About International Proposal For Rebel Participation in a Unity Government

by Arafat Madabish | May 17, 2016 | Middle East

While the Yemen peace consultations held under the auspices of the United Nations continue in Kuwait, high ranking Yemeni sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that some international parties are taking advantage of the stalemate at the consultations by informally proposing...

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Libyan soldiers manning a military outpost, stop a car at a checkpoint in Wadi Bey, west of the city of Sirte, which is held by ISIS militants, February 23, 2016. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny

Western Libyan Forces Prepare Attack on ISIS Stronghold

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 11, 2016 | World

Forces in western Libya are planning a military operation to retake the city of Sirte, which was captured by ISIS last year, their spokesman said, pushing ahead with plans for a counter-attack after the extremists made territorial gains in the last week. The fighters...

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Members of the Libyan pro-government forces stand on a tank during their deployment in the Lamluda area, southwest of the city of Derna, Libya, June 16, 2015. REUTERS/Stringer

ISIS in Retreat around East Libyan City Derna

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Apr 21, 2016 | Middle East

ISIS fighters drew back from long-held positions around the port city of Derna on Wednesday, military forces in eastern Libya said, as forces loyal to the government in the region pushed forward with an offensive in Benghazi. The retreat around Derna, if confirmed,...

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Fayez Serraj said on 30 March in Tripoli that he would broker a cease-fire among Libya’s myriad factions and confront ISIS. [Reuters]

Local Tripoli Institutes Support Serraj

by Khalid Mahmoud | Apr 2, 2016 | Middle East

Cairo- Prime Minister designate Faiez Serraj received further reinforcement for his image as an effective ruler for Libya from tens of municipalities across the country. The Libyan institutional support came amid a significantly increasing international support for...