Tag: Syrian Army
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More areas in Syria’s Daraa reconcile with govt
The agreement was mediated by Russia between the Syrian authorities and local dignitaries in Daraa to defuse months-long tension.
September 14, 2021 -
Turkey President Erdogan warns of ‘imminent’ Idlib operation
Turkey's defence minister, Hulusi Akar, had previously warned that Turkey was not ready to give up its observation posts in Idlib province.
February 20, 2020 -
Turkey President Erdogan, Putin discuss Syrian forces’ attack in Idlib
The approach by Moscow and Ankara is an echo of their dealings in Syria, where Turkey and Russia, along with Iran, have also set up negotiations that are separate from UN-led efforts to end the fighting.
February 5, 2020 -
13 civilians among 19 killed in air strikes in Syria
At least 13 civilians were killed in airstrikes by the Syrian army on a popular market in Maarat al-Nauman, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.
December 3, 2019 -
Syrian army enters Kurdish-held city, air base to help counter Turkish assault
The development comes after a deal was reached on Sunday between the Syrian government and the Kurdish forces under the mediation of Russia to counter Turkey's military progress.
October 14, 2019 -
Syrian Army liberates last IS stronghold in eastern Syria
The Syrian army and allied fighters on Wednesday liberated the city of al-Bukamal, the last Islamic State (IS) stronghold in eastern Syria, pro-government al-Ekhbaria TV reported. The bomb squads are mopping up the city after defeating IS, according to the report. The victory in al-Bukamal comes hours after the army started storming the city, which …
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November 9, 2017 -
Syrian army seizes new oil fields in Raqqa desert
The Syrian army seized new oil fields in the desert in the southwest of Raqqa province on Monday in push against retreating IS militants, the army source said on Monday. The Syrian army said that they had taken al Daylaa oil field alongside the Zamla gas field in large stretches of territory, Xinhua reported. The …
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July 18, 2017 -
Justice under a shadow
Almost exactly four years ago, a Syrian called Abu al-Zein, from the village of Katbiya in Aleppo province, appeared before the ‘General Court of the Revolutionary Police’ in the town of Deir Hafer to betray his cousins. Saeed and Ibrahim Abdul alGhafour, he testified, had been heard cursing the ‘Free Syrian Army’ – especially a …
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July 5, 2017 -
Syrian army captures majority of rebel-held areas in Aleppo
The Syrian forces have captured 93 per cent of the rebel-held areas in Aleppo, the media reported on Sunday. The majority of the rebel-held areas in the eastern part of Aleppo have recently fallen to the army, which is fighting to wrest control over the few remaining neighbourhoods, Xinhua news agency reported. Meanwhile, at least …
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December 11, 2016