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Turkish Envoy Meets in Damascus for Cooperation Talks
Turkish intelligence chief İbrahim Kalin held extensive meetings in Damascus this week with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, and intelligence chief Hussein al-Salama. The discussions centered on restoring bilateral relations, enhancing border cooperation, and supporting Syria’s post-conflict recovery efforts. Key topics included counterterrorism efforts, and the disarmament and integration of armed groups…
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Syria SitRep: Alawite Uprising Crushed, Mass Executions Reported
Today, we revisite the latest developments in Syria’s ongoing crisis. CREDIT: Rafael Medina.Armed clashes erupted on March 6 in the Syrian provinces of Latakia and Tartus, strongholds of the Alawite minority, after insurgents attacked security forces in Beit Ana. The violence escalated as pro-Assad militias also seized military positions, prompting a large-scale government military response. The Alawites The Alawites are a branch of Shia Islam, making up…
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Assad Regime Falls: Ukraine’s Role, Russian Retrenchment, and US Diplomacy
Russian troops in Khmeimim Air Base, Syria, 2017. CREDIT: Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation (Mil.ru).The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reshaped the political and military landscape of Syria, amid suspicion of covert support from Ukraine to the rebel advance. As a consequence, Russia is withdrawing their forces from northern Syria while retaining key military bases, and the United States is exploring engagement with new leadership. Context In…
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Aleppo: A Humanitarian Update
The recent capture of Aleppo by rebel forces has triggered a significant humanitarian crisis, affecting thousands of civilians. For the fifth consecutive day, hostilities continue in northwestern Syria, particularly in Aleppo, Hama, and Idlib. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (@un_ocha) reports that essential services have largely ceased in Aleppo: the Suliman…