Kurdish Fighters Called a Truce, but Turkey Kept Up Lethal Strikes
Turkey is still bombing armed Kurdish insurgents in Iraq and Syria, even after their leader urged them to lay down their arms and disband, and their group declared a cease-fire.
Syrian Democratic Forces
Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal With Kurdish-Led Forces
The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip Syria’s coastal region.
While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On
The conflict poses a challenge for the new interim president as he tries to unify Syria and extend his authority over the entire country.
Syria Begins National Dialogue but Without Kurdish-Led Militia
Although the conference was called to chart the country’s future, the Kurdish-led militia that controls much of Syria’s northeast was not invited.
U.S. Jet Shoots Down Turkish Drone in Syria
The Pentagon said the drone had been observed carrying out airstrikes shortly before flying within about 550 yards of U.S. forces.
Women caught in Syria during fight against ISIS returning to Canada
Up to six Canadian women captured during the defeat of ISIS are on their way back to Alberta and Ontario after the federal government agreed to bring them home from Syria.