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YPG Spokesperson: We abide by protocols, do not recruit minors

ANF - 2021-01-16 20:56

Nuri Mahmoud pointed out that the special-war-circles affiliated parties exploit the minors' issue to defame the values and principles of the revolution, and the democratic system in Rojava, northeast Syria. ...

EU Adds Syria’s Foreign Minister to Sanctions List | Asharq AL-awsat

Aawsat - 2021-01-16 19:03

Number of Australian jihadists serving with terrorists in Iraq and Syria prompts security rethink - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

ABC - 2021-01-16 15:48

Former US envoy argues 'Afghan' model to attrition Iran in Syria - The Jerusalem Post

Jpost - 2021-01-16 14:41

Would vaccination against Covid begin in March in Rojava?

ANF - 2021-01-16 12:56

Vaccination against the coronavirus in the autonomous region of Northern and Eastern Syria are expected to begin in March at the earliest. Part of the vaccine proposed by the World Health Organization for Syria is to go to Rojava. ...

Turkey Tests the Limits of the Cease-Fire in Northeastern Syria

Stratfor - 2021-01-16 00:20

IRGC denies losses in Israeli airstrikes on Syria

Rûdaw - 2021-01-15 20:47

Education Committee adopts a full year work for good education in North-East Syria

ANF - 2021-01-15 18:27

With its vision of creating a competent and educated generation, the Education Committee spreads its training activities over a year. ...

Report: US-led airstrikes kill 40 in IS-held area of Syria | WCYB

WCYB - 2021-01-15 18:16

Autonomous Administration says Damascus is avoiding its responsibilities

ANF - 2021-01-15 11:53

The Directorate of Foreign Affairs of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria said that the Damascus government is avoiding its responsibilities and preventing the resolution of the crisis. ...

Kurdish-led militia kidnap 20 civilians in E Syria:report - China.org.cn

China - 2021-01-15 06:41

Germany: We brought ISIS members with the help of the Kurdish administration

ANF - 2021-01-14 17:15

The German government is considering further repatriations of children of German ISIS members from North-East Syria. Minister Michael Roth said: "We brought ISIS members with the help of the Kurdish administration." ...

Turkish forces attack Shehba

ANF - 2021-01-14 14:16

The occupant Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks against North-East Syria in an effort to invade the entire region. ...

Litany of rights abuses across Iraq, Syria, Iran,... | Rudaw.net

Rûdaw - 2021-01-14 13:03

Is the Islamic State coming back?

ANF - 2021-01-14 10:10

In the past few days there have been a series of large-scale ISIS attacks in Syria. Is the Islamic State coming back? ...

Can Syria be reborn from the ruins after a decade of civil war? The role of extra-regional playmakers | Israel Defense

Israeldefense - 2021-01-14 08:31

Can Syria be reborn from the ruins after a decade of civil war? - Modern Diplomacy

Moderndiplomacy - 2021-01-14 07:56

France repatriates seven extremists’ children from Syria | Arab News

Arabnews - 2021-01-14 06:24

France Repatriates 7 Militants' Children from Syria | Asharq AL-awsat

Aawsat - 2021-01-14 06:24

Syria war: Suspected Israeli strikes on Iran-linked targets 'kill dozens'

BBC - 2021-01-14 01:40

Israeli aircraft reportedly attacked a series of Iran-linked targets in eastern Syria overnight. ...

Report: Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria; dozens killed or wounded

Yahoo - 2021-01-13 16:28

Biden’s options in Syria | | AW

Thearabweekly - 2021-01-13 16:18

France repatriates seven children from northeast Syria

Kurdistan24 - 2021-01-13 13:50

Turkey bombs villages in Afrin and Shehba

ANF - 2021-01-13 12:52

The Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks on North-East Syria in an attempt to occupy the whole region. ...

Israel 18 air strikes against Syria leave 23 dead

ANF - 2021-01-13 09:23

The Israeli air force launched an attack against eastern Syria leaving 21 Syrian army and its allied forces and 2 civilians dead. ...

2021 Will Be a Defining Year for Syria | Asharq AL-awsat

Aawsat - 2021-01-13 02:04

US special envoy to Syria quits weeks after... | Rudaw.net

Rûdaw - 2021-01-12 22:08

Syria: Brutal And Hated Shia Overlords

Strategypage - 2021-01-12 21:54

Winners and losers of Putin and Erdogan Syria deal - Business Insider

Businessinsider - 2021-01-12 20:04

US Syria envoy to leave position when Biden takes office – Middle East Monitor

Middleeastmonitor - 2021-01-12 18:47

US-backed Syria force says Islamic State holding 1,000 civilians | Shropshire Star

Shropshirestar - 2021-01-12 11:52

ISIS has ‘regained strength’ in Iraq, Syria: French armed forces minister

Rûdaw - 2021-01-12 06:24

Russian Forces Deploy near Highway Used by Washington East of Euphrates in Syria | Asharq AL-awsat

Aawsat - 2021-01-11 22:59

Exclusive: Longtime US Diplomat Weighs America’s Legacy in Syria - Defense One

Defenseone - 2021-01-11 22:58

Joel Rayburn to leave post as U.S Syria envoy - report | Ahval

Ahvalnews - 2021-01-11 22:38

Syrian Future Party launches action in protest at Turkish attacks on North-East Syria

ANF - 2021-01-11 21:49

The Aleppo Council of the Syrian Future Party launched a protest in Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in order to protest the attacks on Ain Issa and Northern and Eastern Syria regions. ...

Russian Journalist Zhelenin: Putin, Bested By Turkey In Military Clashes In Syria And Libya, Was Reluctant To Challenge Erdogan In Nagorno Karabakh | MEMRI

Memri - 2021-01-11 21:17

Manbij people: We must support the SDF to resist attacks

ANF - 2021-01-11 15:49

The four-day action launched in Manbij in protest at the Turkish attacks on North-East Syria continues. ...

US Military To Remain In Syria ‘For Decades,’ Militia Claims - Task & Purpose

Taskandpurpose - 2021-01-11 15:45

SDF-linked police killed in clash with ISIS in Syria’s al-Hol camp

Kurdistan24 - 2021-01-11 09:29

U.S. says Syria strikes not impacted by Turkey-Russia 'incident' | Reuters

Reuters - 2021-01-11 07:24

New US mission in Syria: Guard oil fields

Gazettenet - 2021-01-11 06:11

Action against Turkish occupation continues in Manbij

ANF - 2021-01-10 21:14

The four-day action launched in Manbij in protest at the Turkish attacks on North-East Syria continues. ...

France warns of resurgence of ISIS in Syria and Iraq

ANF - 2021-01-10 17:54

The planned US troop withdrawal from Iraq could have nasty consequences, according to France. "The ISIS is still present. We can even speak of a resurgence in Syria and Iraq," warns Defense Minister Florence Parly. ...

Turkey's Erdogan rebukes Trump's top security adviser over Kurds in Syria | Reuters

Reuters - 2021-01-10 14:30

Why Is America Still In Syria? – Reason.com

Reason - 2021-01-10 12:28

Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis Issue No. 99 - 1-30 November 2020 - Syrian Arab Republic | ReliefWeb

Reliefweb - 2021-01-10 10:53

Action against Turkish attacks launched in Manbij

ANF - 2021-01-09 18:15

A four-day action has been launched in Manbij in protest at the Turkish attacks on North-East Syria. ...

1 death and 24 new cases of COVID-19 in North-East Syria

ANF - 2021-01-09 16:51

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in North-East Syria rose to 8227. ...

Local military official in north Syria says Turkish-backed attacks continue in Ain Issa

Kurdistan24 - 2021-01-09 16:44

Syria's Assad says Kurdish controlled northeast Syria must return to state authority

Yahoo - 2021-01-09 14:25

Russian jets pound “de-escalation zone” in Syria

ANF - 2021-01-09 12:07

SOHR monitored Russian jets flying Jabal al-Akrad in northern countryside of Latakia this morning. ...

Operation Holiday Express brings Christmas gifts to American troops in Syria | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Staradvertiser - 2021-01-09 11:25

Women journalists in northwest Syria brave daily dangers - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

Al Monitor - 2021-01-09 11:25

ISIS 'Beatles' were arrested in London supporting the 9/11 terror attacks before travelling to Syria | Daily Mail Online

Dailymail - 2021-01-09 03:21

5 bodies found at notorious al-Hol displacement camp in Syria

Kurdistan24 - 2021-01-08 23:36

Pro-government troops, local Kurdish forces make counter-arrests amid rising tensions in north Syria

Kurdistan24 - 2021-01-08 22:19

Covid: Turkey sets up testing labs in northern Syria - Politics - ANSAMed.it

Ansamed - 2021-01-08 16:36

Return of Obama-era officials could rekindle U.S.-Turkey differences over Syria - report | Ahval

Ahvalnews - 2021-01-08 12:35

Turkish-led forces film themselves executing a Kurdish captive in Syria

Bangordailynews - 2021-01-08 09:16

Syria Kurd families flee to Iraq as array of armies advance

Yahoo - 2021-01-08 09:16

People in Deir ez-Zor: We stand with the SDF

ANF - 2021-01-08 08:32

People marched in Deir ez-Zor in response to the increasingly ongoing attacks of the Turkish army and allied mercenaries against North-East Syria. ...

Turkish-backed mercenaries kidnap 3 women in occupied Gire Spi

ANF - 2021-01-08 08:32

In the war in Northern and Eastern Syria, the Turkish state and allied mercenaries continue to commit brutal crimes against women. ...

Journalist covering war-torn Syria to LEX 18: Riots in D.C. "tragic"

Lex18 - 2021-01-08 07:54

Syria’s Kurdish Administration Extends Partial Curfew for 2 Weeks | Asharq AL-awsat

Aawsat - 2021-01-08 00:06

Trump adviser: US to leave Syria once IS beaten, Kurds safe

WHSV - 2021-01-07 22:57

Syria's Kurds look to Assad for protection after US pullout

Yahoo - 2021-01-07 22:57

Erdogan Faces Syria Choice as Putin Revives 21-Year-Old Treaty

Bloombergquint - 2021-01-07 21:34

Ankara on alert over McGurk’s expected appointment to Syria | Arab News

Arabnews - 2021-01-07 21:19

Syria Kurds seize town from Islamic State near its 'capital' | Reuters

Reuters - 2021-01-07 20:49

US to probe Pak’s ISIS terrorists in Syria, may complicate Imran Khan woes - india news - Hindustan Times

Hindustantimes - 2021-01-07 18:31

Assad is looking for legitimacy through the ballot box but a rump Syria awaits – Middle East Monitor

Middleeastmonitor - 2021-01-07 15:08

Trump defends disastrous Syria retreat by calling Kurds 'not angels' - Business Insider

Businessinsider - 2021-01-07 13:19

Russia says wants Syria elections, ready to help Free Syrian Army | Reuters

Reuters - 2021-01-07 10:45

Amanda's son was killed fighting in Syria. Now she feels 'part Kurdish' - RN - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

ABC - 2021-01-07 10:45

Coalition conducted total of 14 airstrikes in Syria, Iraq in November: report

Rûdaw - 2021-01-06 22:50

Turkey plays role in livestreaming of northern Syria soccer - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

Al Monitor - 2021-01-06 21:39

Trump and Syria: the worst week for US foreign policy since the Iraq invasion? | US foreign policy | The Guardian

The Guardian - 2021-01-06 20:15

Russian troops silent as Turkey bombs vicinity of Russian base

ANF - 2021-01-06 14:13

While the invading Turkish state bombs the vicinity of a Russian base in Til Temir, northern Syria, Russian troops remain silent. ...

Allan Kaval Wins France's Top Journalism Prize for Syria Coverage - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

Mirrorspectator - 2021-01-06 13:21

IS cells escalate attacks on civilians, regime soldiers in eastern Syria - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

Al Monitor - 2021-01-06 08:23

Syria’s Parliament Recognizes Armenian Genocide | Asbarez.com

Asbarez - 2021-01-06 06:35

Fighting Continues Over Flashpoint Town in Northern Syria | Voice of America - English

Voanews - 2021-01-06 00:57

Russian Expert Mirzayan: For Erdogan, Libya, Not Syria, Is The Real Prize | MEMRI

Memri - 2021-01-05 20:35

How will the Civil Wars in Syria and Libya End?

Intpolicydigest - 2021-01-05 16:05

Redefining Victory in America’s War Against the Islamic State in Syria - War on the Rocks

Warontherocks - 2021-01-05 11:40

Russia says situation in Syria ‘explosive and complex’ as clashes continue in Ain Issa

Rûdaw - 2021-01-05 01:50

Car bombs kill six in pro-Turkey north Syria - Newspaper - DAWN.COM

DAWN - 2021-01-04 19:08

Syria’s Kurds badly lacking true friends | Arab News

Arabnews - 2021-01-03 21:33

Turkish attack injures two civilians in Ain Issa

ANF - 2021-01-03 16:52

The Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks against North-East Syria and targeting civilian settlements in violation of so-called ceasefire agreements and international law. ...

Turkish forces shell villages near Manbij

ANF - 2021-01-03 14:53

In addition to Ain Issa, Til Temir and Shehba, Manbij is also in the focus of Turkish occupation forces in northern Syria. On Saturday, 35 shells hit the outskirts of the northern Syrian town. ...

Libya: Mercenaries for Haftar brought from Syria – Middle East Monitor

Middleeastmonitor - 2021-01-03 13:41

Occupation forces bomb Ain Issa and M4 highway

ANF - 2021-01-03 13:02

The Turkish army and jihadist mercenaries have intensified their attacks on northern Syria in recent weeks in violation of so-called ceasefire agreements and international law. ...