‘Action and tangible progress’ needed to finally ‘win the peace’ for Syrians: UN envoy
May 01, 2019, at 08:39 am
New York, May 1 (IBNS): It will take “action and tangible progress” between Syrian Government and opposition leaders, not just dialogue, to bring about lasting peace said the UN Special Envoy for the war-torn country on Tuesday, stressing that Syria “contains many threats for renewed escalation”.
Pentagon confirms death of one US soldier in Syria
Apr 30, 2019, at 05:28 pm
Washington, Apr 30 (Xinhua/UNI) The Pentagon confirmed on late Monday that one US soldier has died in a non-combat related incident in Syria.
Israel frees two Syrian prisoners: military
Apr 28, 2019, at 05:59 pm
Jerusalem, Apr 28 (Xinhua/UNI) Israel's military said on Sunday that it released two Syrian citizens after missing Israeli soldier's remains were returned to Israel.
Putin says discussed Syria, Libya, nuclear power plant in Egypt during talks with Sisi
Apr 27, 2019, at 04:07 pm
Beijing, Apr 27 (Sputnik) Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he had discussed with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdul Fattah Sisi, during their meeting in Beijing, the construction of a nuclear power plant in Egypt with Russian participation, as well as the situations in Syria and Libya.
Apr 25, 2019, at 08:48 am
New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): The UN Security Council was told on Wednesday that people with disabilities “can’t wait any longer” for more of a say in how the world’s top diplomatic forum for peace and security, factors their needs into its work.
Explosion rocks Syria's Idlib, kills 15
Apr 24, 2019, at 06:13 pm
Damascus, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday in an explosion near a rebel position in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, a war monitor reported.
'Foreign children' in overwhelmed Syrian camp need urgent international help, says top UN official
Apr 19, 2019, at 09:10 am
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): Help is needed urgently from the international community to help some 2,500 apparently stateless “foreign children” at a camp for the displaced, in north-east Syria, a top UN official said on Thursday.
Syrian envoy calls for destroying terrorist hotbed in Idlib to preserve progress achieved
Apr 13, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Beirut, April 13 (Sputnik) Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Abdulkarim Ali has urged to resolve the situation with Syria's Idlib region becoming a hotbed of terrorism in order to preserve the progress that had already been achieved by the Syrian army in settling the longstanding crisis.
Militant rocket attack on Syrian city kills 4 civilians: Russian Military
Apr 09, 2019, at 09:23 am
Moscow, Apr 8 (Sputnik) Syrian militants used improvised multiple rocket launchers to attack the northwestern city of Masyaf, killing four civilians and hurting a dozen others, the Russian Defense Ministry said Monday.
Syrian militants attack 13 towns in Idlib De-escalation zone: Russian Military
Apr 08, 2019, at 09:14 am
Moscow, Apr 7 (Sputnik/UNI) Syrian militants attacked 13 towns in the northwestern Idlib de-escalation zone throughout the day, the Russian Defense Ministry’s center for Syrian reconciliation said Sunday.
Rebels' shelling kills 4 in Syria's Masyaf
Apr 07, 2019, at 04:32 pm
Damascus, Apr 7 (Xinhua/UNI) At least four people were killed and 14 others wounded on Sunday by the shelling of rebels on the city of Masyaf in central Syria, state news agency SANA reported.
Over 1,600 Syrians return home from Jordan, Lebanon over past 24 hours: Russian Military
Apr 06, 2019, at 04:28 pm
Moscow, Apr 6 (Sputnik/UNI) Over 1,600 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from Jordan and Lebanon over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Refugee Reception, Distribution and Settlement said on Saturday.
As Syria conflict enters ninth year, humanitarian crisis 'far from over', Security Council hears
Mar 28, 2019, at 09:10 am
New York, Mar 28 (IBNS): Eight years ago this month, the Syria conflict began, leading to a humanitarian crisis that remains “far from over”, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesday. 11.7 million need humanitarian assistance and protection, and more than 5.6 million Syrians are living as refugees across the region.
Syria condemns Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over disputed Golan Heights
Mar 26, 2019, at 09:41 am
Damascus, Mar 25 (Xinhua/UNI) The Syrian Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned US President Donald Trump's recognition of the Syrian Golan Heights as Israeli territory, the state news agency SANA reported.
Syria's official TV says rebels fire poisonous gas in central Syria
Mar 24, 2019, at 06:34 pm
Damascus, Mar 24 (Xinhua/UNI) At least 21 people suffered suffocation on Saturday after the rebels used poisonous gas while shelling a town in the central province of Hama, state TV reported.
US-backed Kurdish forces declare victory on IS in eastern Syria
Mar 23, 2019, at 04:44 pm
Damascus, Mar 23 (Xinhua) The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Saturday the defeat of the Islamic State (IS) militant group in eastern Syria, the SDF spokesman said.
SDF declares victory over Islamic state in Syria
Mar 23, 2019, at 01:13 pm
Damascus, Mar 23 (UNI): US-backed fighters in Syria's east on Saturday declared their final victory over Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), ending a four-year battle against the group that once held territory spanning a third of Syria and Iraq.
Pentagon refutes reports about plans to leave 1,000 US troops in Syria - Statement
Mar 18, 2019, at 09:45 am
Washington, Mar 18 (Sputnik/UNI): Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford has refuted media reports stating that the US military are allegedly planning to keep nearly 1,000 troops in Syria.
1.7 mln Syrian refugees wish to return home: Russian center
Mar 17, 2019, at 09:17 am
Moscow, Mar 17 (Xinhua/UNI): Around 1.7 million Syrian refugees registered in foreign countries are hoping to return to their homeland, the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring said Saturday.
At most 117 children die in battered camp in northeastern Syria: watchdog
Mar 16, 2019, at 09:48 am
Damascus, Mar 16 (Xinhua/UNI) As many as 117 children died in a battered camp in northeastern Syria over the past few months, a war monitor reported Friday.
UN welcomes 'record' Brussels conference pledge of nearly $7 billion to support Syrians
Mar 15, 2019, at 09:31 am
New York, Mar 15 (IBNS): Foreign ministers from more than 50 countries gathered on Thursday at a joint European Union-UN pledging conference, and pledged to provide a record $6.97 billion, to support millions of Syrians in need both inside the country, and sheltering in host communities beyond its borders.
Syrians still living on ‘razor edge’ as UN launches $8.8 billion dollar appeal
Mar 14, 2019, at 08:44 am
New York, Mar 14 (IBNS): An $8.8 billion funding appeal has been issued by the UN to help millions of Syrians who live a “razor-edge existence” inside and outside the war-torn country, along with the communities struggling to host them.
At least 50 killed in US-led airstrikes in eastern Syria
Mar 11, 2019, at 05:09 pm
Damascus, Mar 11 (Xinhua) At least 50 people were killed on Monday by US-led airstrikes on the last Islamic State (IS) stronghold in eastern Syria, state news agency SANA reported.
Nearly 800 Syrians returned home from Jordan, Lebanon over past 24 hours: Russian Military
Mar 11, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Moscow, Mar 11 (Sputnik) Almost 800 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from Jordan and Lebanon over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring said on Monday.
Syrian president says economic siege becomes new shape of war on Syria
Mar 11, 2019, at 09:32 am
Damascus, Mar 11 (Xinhua/UNI): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Sunday that the economic siege is a new shape of war on Syria, state news agency SANA reported.
Eight people injured in car bomb explosion in northern Syrian city of Manbij
Mar 10, 2019, at 08:40 am
Moscow, Mar 10 (Sputnik/UNI): At least eight people were injured in the northern Syrian city of Manbij on Saturday after the detonation of a bomb-laden car, the Manbij Military Council said in a statement.
Over 900 Syrian refugees return home from abroad over past 24 hours: Russian Military
Mar 08, 2019, at 05:14 pm
Moscow, Mar 8 (Sputnik) More than 900 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from neighboring Jordan and Lebanon over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring said on Friday.
Security Council discusses chemical weapons use in Syria following latest global watchdog report
Mar 07, 2019, at 09:58 am
New York, Mar 7 (IBNS): The UN Security Council met behind closed doors on Wednesday, to discuss the latest findings of the global chemical weapons watchdog in Syria, which concluded that there were “reasonable grounds” that a chemical attack took place during the crucial battle for control of Eastern Ghouta, last April.
Pompeo discusses Syria with UK, French counterparts - State Dept
Mar 06, 2019, at 09:05 am
Washington, Mar 6 (Sputnik/UNI): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in calls with his French and British counterparts on Tuesday discussed the international coalition's progress in the fight against the Islamic State terror group (banned in Russia) in Syria and Iraq, US Department of State spokesperson Robert Palladino said in news release.
Damascus accuses US of firing white phosphorus munitions in eastern Syria
Mar 02, 2019, at 07:39 pm
Damascus, Mar 2 (Xinhua/UNI) The US-led coalition on Saturday fired white phosphorus munitions on an Islamic State (IS)-held area in eastern Syria, state news agency SANA reported.