Syria clashes have killed more than 300 people since Thursday, monitoring group says
Clashes between government security forces and supporters of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad have killed at least 311 people in Syria since Thursday, according to a monitoring group that warns the actual death toll could be “much higher.
More than 1,000 killed in two days of clashes in Syria: War monitoring group
The clashes, which erupted on Thursday, were one of the deadliest since the conflict began in the country almost 14 years ago.
Clashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200
A war monitor says two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad have left more than 200 people dead.
Syrian security forces accused of killing dozens of Alawites
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 162 civilians were "executed" in a coastal region linked to ousted president Bashar al-Assad.
Scores killed as Syrian forces seek to crush Alawite insurgency
Syrian security forces battled for a second day on Friday to crush a nascent insurgency by fighters from Bashar al-Assad's Alawite sect, with scores reported killed as the Islamist-led government faced the biggest challenge yet to its authority.
Power down in Syria's Latakia amid attack from Assad loyalists
A complete power outage hit Latakia province in western Syria near the Mediterrean following damage caused by attacks from remnants of the former regime of Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.
Syrian government still faces threat from Assad loyalists
Clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in the dictator's former heartlands show the risks ahead, writes Hugh Bachega.
Syria forces beef up security amid reports of mass killings of Alawites
Syrian security forces deployed heavily in the Alawite heartland on the Mediterranean coast on Saturday, after a war monitor reported that government and allied forces killed more than 500 civilians
Russia Is Chasing a Deal to Keep Its Military Bases in Syria
Russia has sought a rapprochement with Syria’s new rulers, including with an injection of cash for Syria’s central bank.
1,000 slaughtered, ‘naked women paraded’ & street executions… Syria descends into 48hours of bloody carnage
SYRIA has descended into bloody carnage, with 1,000 slaughtered, naked women paraded before getting shot and executions in the street. Soldiers loyal to the ousted tyrant Bashar al-Assad launched ...
Exclusive-Russia ships diesel to Syria on tanker under U.S. sanctions, data shows
Russia shipped a diesel cargo to Syria onboard a tanker under U.S. sanctions, the first known such direct supply to the ...
Over 1,000 killed in Syria in two days: Who is fighting whom, and why
Syria's long-time leader Bashar al-Assad was unseated by rebel groups. The violence coming months after has cast a shadow on ...
Map Tracks U.S. Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker to Syria
Russia maintains two key military bases in Syria, including an air base in Hmeimim and a naval base in Tartous.
Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria
The bases may stay in exchange for diplomatic backing and money from Russia, which has been deeply involved in Syria's ...
Like Assad, The New Leader In Damascus Cannot Reconquer Syria By Force
Outstanding issues between Damascus, the armed Druze groups, and the SDF can likely be resolved through protracted ...
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The changing dynamic between Russia and Syria
Syria’s new government is reportedly working with Russia as it rebuilds. It’s a surprising turn of events because Russia formerly allied itself with the Assad regime, which the current government ...
Syria gets new cash shipment from Russia in sign of warming ties
Syria received a new shipment of its local currency printed in Russia on Wednesday and more shipments were expected in the ...