Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence
The overnight clash in Damascus appeared to have been contained, but it has heightened concerns that the violence sweeping the country’s coastal region could spread.
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Forecasting Syria’s Military and Political Future
The fall of the Assad regime has marked a watershed moment in the Syrian armed conflict, fundamentally ushering in a new phase of military and political uncertainty. This development intensified regional and international competition for influence in Syria, with profound implications for the country’s stability and the broader Middle East. Critical factors are already shaping […]
Forecasting Syria’s Military and Political Future was originally published on Global Security Review.
Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings
When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark.
Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – as it happened
Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad. This live blog is closedSyria’s defence ministry has announced it has completed military operations to fight remnants of former ousted president Bashar al…
Syria’s new rulers launch probe into deadly clashes, vows accountability
Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has ordered an investigation after hundreds of people were killed in fighting between security forces and fighters loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad in the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous.
Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says
Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia provinceThe UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families being killed in north-west Syria as clashes between security …
Canada must ensure ‘darker forces’ don’t take over Syria: special envoy
A surge of deadly violence in Syria highlights the need to ensure ‘darker forces’ don’t take over the struggling country and worsen conditions, Canada’s new special envoy says.
Syria’s Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting
More than 1,000 people have been killed in clashes in the coastal provinces of Syria, according to one war monitoring group.
Violence Sweeps Coastal Syria, Sowing Chaos: ‘We Have to Get Out of Here’
Residents described shootings outside their homes and bodies in the streets in Syria’s worst unrest since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. More than 1,000 people have been killed since Thursday, a war monitor said.
Hundreds killed as Syria forces battle Assad loyalists
Intense battles between Syrian transitional government troops and fighters loyal to removed leader Basher al-Assad continue in northwestern Syria. Hundreds of people, including civilians, have been reportedLy killed in the deadliest violence since Ass…