by Youssef Diab | Jun 8, 2017 | Middle East
Beirut- Allies of Syrian regime head Bashar al-Assad and Iran on Wednesday released vociferous statements, threatening to target US military bases in Syria. The anger comes following an attack staged by US forces against pro-regime fighters near the Tanf border...
by Nazeer Rida | Feb 13, 2017 | Features
Beirut- The direct Jordanian military involvement in the Syria crisis, through painful blows launched against ISIS on the Syrian territories, has reflected a strategic shift in the Jordanian security plans on this front. This shift followed the unprecedented expansion...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 11, 2016 | Middle East
Yarmouk Camp, Damascus-The tragedy of Yarmouk Camp unfolded in the second half of 2012 when anti-Assad protests were taking place in the areas surrounding it such as, Tadamon, Al-Hajar al-Aswad, Yalda and Al Qadam. These are marginalized and highly populated areas...
by Youssef Diab | Jun 29, 2016 | Middle East
Beirut-The northern Syrian Lattakia fire line has witnessed a series of unexpected fierce clashes, as extensive rounds of fire were exchanged between regime-supporting militias on one hand and Ahrar al-Sham,1st Coastal Division, Ansar al-Sham, 2nd Coastal division,...
by Kifah Ziboun | Apr 28, 2015 | Middle East
Ramallah, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Syrian government decided to cancel a scheduled meeting with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) due to the latter’s stance on the assault on the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk as well as the PLO’s recent efforts...
