Dutch launch case against Syria over 'horrific' torture
“The Assad regime has committed horrific crimes time after time ... There must be consequences,” says Dutch FM.
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Syria Conflict
US hits Syria with toughest sanctions yet to push Assad to end war
The fresh round of sanctions on Syria penalise 39 companies and individuals, including Assad and his wife Asma.
Assad sacks PM as economic crisis grows
“President Assad issues decree number 143 for year 2020 which relieves the prime minister Imad Muhammad Dib Khamis of his position.”
Syria strikes kill seven Iran-backed fighters
It was not immediately clear who carried out the strikes on “a base” controlled by Iranian forces.
Building makeshift ventilators to fight virus in Syria
Team says because of a lack of infrastructure, many could die if "disease strikes before preparation".
Syrian air force behind chemical attacks, investigation team finds
Officials in the government of President Bashar al-Assad have repeatedly denied using chemical weapons.
Record Covid-19 deaths reported in US, UK, Spain
UN chief says the worst is yet to come, referring to conflict-hit countries like Syria, Libya and Yemen.
Syria’s brutal war enters 10th year
Monitoring group says at least 384,000 people have been killed, including more than 116,000 civilians.
Turkey, Russia agree on joint patrols in Syria
Forces will establish a security corridor on either side of the M4 highway.
Rare calm in Idlib after ceasefire deal
The agreement raised hopes of an end to one of the bloodiest phases in the nine-year conflict between Russia and Turkey.
Turkey-Russia agreed ceasefire in Syria's Idlib comes into force
Those displaced by the fighting express skepticism over the deal.
Russia, Turkey agree ceasefire deal for Idlib
Erdogan told reporters the truce would come into effect at midnight on Thursday.
Erdogan demands EU help in Syria to end migrant crisis
Turkey already hosts nearly four million refugees, most of them Syrians.
Turkey downs Syrian plane in Idlib as tensions rise
Tensions in Idlib rose following the Syrian strike that killed the 33 Turkish soldiers.
Erdogan threatens Europe with ‘millions’ of migrants
Turkish leader sees Syrian ceasefire deal.
Turkey downs two Syrian aircraft
Ankara has ramped up its attacks, including drone strikes, against the Russian-backed Syrian forces since Thursday.
Turkey asks Russia to step aside in Syria
Iran says innocent people in Idlib should be protected.
Greece blocks migrants on border with Turkey
“Significant numbers of migrants and refugees have gathered in large groups at the Greece-Turkey land border," says PM.
Pakistan expresses sorrow over Turkish troops’ killing in Syria
“Pakistan expresses its deep concern at the recent developments in Syria’s Idlib region," says FO.
Tensions soar between Turkey, Russia after Syria strike
United Nations calls for an immediate ceasefire, Nato holds emergency talks.
Nato in urgent talks after 33 Turkish troops killed in Syria
The air strike by Syrian forces marks the largest death toll for Turkey in a single day since in Syria in 2016.
Battle rages for strategic town in north-western Syria
Syrian warplanes also launched renewed air strikes on Thursday on residential areas of Idlib city.
Turkey-backed rebels claim seizing town in Idlib
Syrian President Assad’s forces are trying to retake the last large rebel-held region in Syria.
Erdogan announces Syria summit for March 5
"We will come together on March 5 and discuss these issues," Erdogan says.
Turkey loses two soldiers as Syrian forces step up offensive
At least 15 Turkish soldiers have been killed in Syria this month.
Russia warns Turkey against operation in Syria
UN envoy to Syria warns that the war-torn country is facing "an imminent danger of further escalation".
Dealing with trauma: Syrian father teaches 3-year-old daughter to laugh every time a bomb falls
One day, she will know this is a sound of death but by then, she will have understood what our story is, says Mohammed.
Russia-Turkey talks on Syria yield no breakthrough
Turkey and Russia support rival groups in the Syrian conflict.
Erdogan, Trump discuss ways to end crisis in Idlib
Turkey has 12 observation posts in Idlib as part of the 2018 Ankara-Moscow agreement made in southern city of Sochi.
Turkey warns Syria of retaliation
Erdogan says Ankara will not allow insurgents in Idlib to give them an excuse to attack.