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Militants, civilians quit IS holdout in east Syria
Militant IS group has been expelled from all territory it held except for a patch of Baghouz village.
Syria Conflict
Syria Conflict
US-backed Syria force announces final push against IS
"This battle will be sealed in the coming days," says a spokesperson for Syrian Democratic Forces.
Kurdish-led forces ready for push on last IS pocket
“They are attempting to escape by intermixing with innocent women and children fleeing the fighting,” says US general.
US Senate votes against Trump’s withdrawal plan
Resolution, adopted by a 70-26 vote, stresses US "faces threats" from terrorist groups in Syria and Afghanistan.
What will happen to captured foreign IS fighters once US pulls out of Syria?
There are no easy answers.
IS counterattack leaves 32 dead in Beirut
IS fighters took advantage of poor visibility to unleash suicide attackers on SDF forces in the Euphrates village.
Trump repeats pledge to withdraw troops from ‘never-ending wars’
“I campaigned against the NEVER ENDING WARS, remember!” tweets US president.
Iraqi planes bomb IS meeting in Syria
Strike comes a day after Iraq’s government hinted at greater involvement for its armed forces in Syria.
UAE reopens embassy in Syrian capital, boosting Assad
Emirati flag has been raised again in Syria after nearly seven years.
Order signed for US military's controversial Syria exit
Trump says he has been assured by Turkey that remaining IS fighters in Syria will be eliminated.
Top US envoy quits over Trump’s Syria pullout
McGurk reportedly says in his resignation letter that IS militants were in fact not defeated.
Turkey to lead fight against IS after US pullout: Erdogan
Withdrawal plan will be discussed by the two countries in Washington next month, says Turkish FM.
France decides to stay in Syria after US troops ordered home
"The fight against terrorism is not over," France's European affairs minister says.
An overview of US involvement in Syria's civil war over the years
An overview of the events since the US first launched the campaign in 2014.
Trump declares victory over IS in Syria, orders US troops home
"We've beaten them and now it's time for our troops to come back home," the US president says.
Russia, Iran and Turkey agree on Syria constitutional body
The move is supposed to kick off a viable political peace process.
Russia slashes military flights to Syria
Russia launched air strikes in Syria in support of long-term ally President Bashar al-Assad in September 2015.
Syria regime accuses armed groups of 'toxic gas' attack
Around 100 Syrians have been hospitalised with breathing difficulties after alleged chemical attack in Aleppo.
Regime forces seize last IS pocket in southern Syria
Air strikes by US-led coalition kill over 40 in another IS pocket.
US-led coalition strikes kill 14 civilians in east Syria: monitor
Death toll includes five children under the age of 18.
US ‘subsidising’ Saudi, Asian militaries: Trump
“They’ll pay us. The problem is nobody ever asks,” Trump says adding that he spoke to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman.
Syria rebels deny pulling arms under Turkey-Russia deal
Russia and Turkey have agreed to create a buffer zone free of both terrorists and heavy arms in Idlib.
Syria calls on US, French, Turkish forces to 'withdraw immediately'
The foreign minister also calls on Syrian refugees to come home, insisting that the “war on terror is almost over”.
Syria reopens vital border crossing with Jordan
Reopening of Naseeb border crossing would restore a much-needed gateway for Syrian exports to Arab countries.
Russia says plane downing result of 'premeditated' actions by Israeli pilots
Kremlin spokesman says it is boosting security of its troops in Syria by taking extra measures.
Four years of coalition strikes on Syria kill 3,300 civilians: monitor
“Among those killed are 826 children and 615 women,” says Syrian Observatory for Human Rights chief Rami Abdel Rahman.
After Damascus raid, Israel says working to keep weapons from foes
Israel has not officially confirmed or denied reports of an attack on Damascus international airport.
Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on ceasefire for Syria’s Idlib
Putin and Rouhani push back against Erdogan’s call for a truce.
Last-ditch talks begin to avert disaster in Syria’s Idlib
While Turkey actively sponsors rebel forces in Idlib, its influence over the former Al Qaeda affiliate is less clear.
Syria's Idlib province at risk of 'humanitarian catastrophe': UN chief
Guterres's warning comes amid fears the Syrian government is mobilising for a military offensive to retake Idlib.