Putin & Erdogan agree Idlib buffer zone to avert new Syria crisis
Russia and Turkey have agreed a “demilitarized zone” between militants and government troops in Syria’s Idlib, President Vladimir Putin said after hours-long … source
Ghouta exodus continues as Syrian army strengthens grip on city
For the second successive day, thousands of rebel fighters and their families are leaving eastern Ghouta as part of a surrender deal with the government … source
Putin and Trump likely to discuss southern Syria, says Lavrov
The crisis in southern Syria’s de-escalation zone could be discussed by Putin and Trump when they meet on July 16.… READ MORE … source
Syria: 5 years on
In March 2011 following the Arab Spring, the Syrian conflict mutated into a complex civil war. A litany of local, regional and international forces have left a … source
Turkey takes control of Afrin in Syria
The north western Syrian city of Afrin is now in control of the Turkish and Free Syrian Army forces after Kurdish YPG forces pulled out… READ MORE … source
Hundreds killed in Turkey’s military campaign in Syria says Russia
Moscow claims civilians have been victims of Ankrara’s targeting of Kurdish militia fighters… READ MORE … source
Russian jets strike at 472 terrorist targets in Syria
Russian Su-34 bombers have carried out 141 sorties in Syria in the last 48 hours. Defence Ministry spokesman General-Major Igor Konashenkov said the jets … source
Civilians flee Aleppo as Syrian army and Russian air power lay siege
Ancient armies fought here, but now modern weapons are beginning to encircle Aleppo, and the city is being hit remorselessly from the air by the Russians, … source
Riot breaks out at Hungarian migrant camp
Hungarian police were called to break up fighting at a migrant camp in the eastern city of Debrecen on Monday. Rubbish had been set on fire and rocks were ……
Rebels launch surprise attack on Aleppo – Syrian state TV
Reports of rebel attack on Aleppo * Deaths and injuries reported * Syrian Army making “appropriate response” Rebel groups have launched a widespread attack … source