Syrian Civil War

Bashar Al-Assad

Syria's Bashar Assad appoints a new cabinet

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad formed a new government under Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali, appointing new ministers and ex-foreign minister Faisal Mekdad as Vice President.

By REUTERS
23/09/2024

Syria and Turkey could be headed for new era of ties

It is plausible that Turkey-Syria reconciliation could also come at the expense of Israel, because it could be seen as a way for Iran to use this to unite more arenas against Israel. 

Pakistan designates Iran-backed Zainebiyoun Brigade as terrorist group

As a part of the Iran-backed ‘Axis of Resistance,’ the Zainebiyoun Brigade can emerge as an active threat to Israel and pro-Israel countries, including the United States, analyst says.

By ARSHAD MEHMOUD/THE MEDIA LINE
22/04/2024
‘Hand of God in Exodus and the Crossing of the Red Sea,’

Archaeological gem Dura-Europos found to be mirror image of Iraq's Anqa

Strategically located Dura-Europos was a ‘forgotten city’ in Syria and neglected by archaeologists who finally identified Iraq’s Anqa as its near-mirror image.

In Syria’s Daraa Governorate, conflict persists despite Assad’s renewed postwar control

Escalating clashes in the cradle of the Syrian uprising challenge Assad’s hold on the region.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
10/04/2024

How an anti-ISIS operation in Syria got bogged down in tribal politics - analysis

It is important to look back at how various forces involved in the Syrian turmoil go to this point in order to understand this complex conflict.

Druze protests in Syria stokes solidarity in Lebanon, Israel - analysis

The protests in Syria are momentous and come after many years where the minority community has suffered in southern Syria.

UN aid set to resume to NW Syria after 'understanding' with Damascus

In July Russia refused to allow UN aid to continue to reach northwest Syria, now that aid is set to resume

By REUTERS
09/08/2023

Syria’s Assad and the Arab League at a crossroads - analysis

Can they move from pushing for stability in Syria to creating real stability in Sudan? Is the region entering a new diplomatic era?

Did Jordan carry out airstrikes on drug traffickers in Syria? - analysis

Jordan supported Syria's return to the Arab League but at the same time also wants the war-torn country to crack down on the drug trade.

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