Thousands of civilians fleeing the war-ravaged country remain stuck along Syria’s Iraqi, Jordanian, and Turkish borders.
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Military Offensive Tightens Assad Control Over Western Syria
The presence of Hezbollah militants fighting alongside Assad forces increases diplomatic complexity of two-year civil war.
Ban Ki-moon Hopeful Geneva Conference Could Yield Syria Breakthrough
After meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Ban Ki-moon said it is crucial to maintain momentum ahead of joint US-Russian talks next month.
Obama Touts Turkey As Partner On Syria As UN Support For Rebels Wanes
President applauds ongoing cooperation with the Erdoğan government over Syrian crisis, but few details emerge concerning plans for intervention.
US Denounces Shocking Syrian Video As UN Calls On Opposition To Investigate
A gruesome video from Syria that surfaced earlier this week highlights growing concern over the Syrian National Council’s ability to influence rebel forces operating on the ground.
After Release of Filipino Peacekeepers, Tensions Remain In UN-Patrolled Golan Heights
Shirking the U.N.-backed peace agreement that maintains a separation between Syria and Israel in the Golan Heights, Syria’s Information Officer said Sunday Syrian forces can enter the region “whenever we want and however we please.”
Arab League Assails Israeli Attacks In Syria As UK Mulls Arming Rebels
Libya says IDF attacks are ‘grave violation’ of Syrian sovereignty. UK considers lifting ‘non-lethal’ language from EU arms embargo.
UN’s Golan Heights Peacekeepers Captured (Again) By Syrian Rebels
The UN is scrambling to resolve the second detainment incident this year against the backdrop of an escalating Syrian conflict.
UN Commission Walks Back Claims Of Chemical Weapons In Syria
The U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry for Syria says it doesn’t have conclusive evidence Syrian opposition groups used chemical weapons.
Syria Wants Access To UN Intel Before Permitting Chemical Weapons Audit
Syria demands “crystal-cut commitment from Secretary-General” that a potential U.N. investigation would focus only on the March 19 incident in Aleppo’s Khan al-Assad.
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