Putin Accuses Some G-20 Nations of Backing ISIS
Russian President Vladimir Putin told journalists at the G-20 summit in Turkey that funding for ISIS comes from 40 different nations, including members of the Group of 20.
Tag: Syrian Civil War
Report: U.S.-Backed Free Syrian Army Dwindling as Number of Desertions Rise
The Free Syrian Army (FSA), which includes fighters trained by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has reportedly been decimated by widespread desertions.
Report: Assad Regime Made Tens of Thousands ‘Disappear’
A new report from Amnesty International charges the Assad regime with making over 65,000 Syrians ‘disappear’ during four years of civil war, an “organized attack against the civilian population” carried out not just for political gain, but for profit.
Iran Recruits Afghan Refugees to Die for Assad in Syria
The regime in Tehran is recruiting Shiite refugees in neighboring Afghanistan and sending them into battle in defense of forces loyal to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Iran: Russia Doesn’t Care about Assad as Much as We Do
Iran has accused its Russian ally of being divergent on its goals of keeping Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in power.
Russia Troop Count Surges to 4,000 in Syria
Russia’s military presence in Syria has grown to roughly 4,000 personnel, as Moscow continues to wage an ongoing air campaign in support of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s forces in the country.
Pentagon on Deploying Dogfighters to Turkey: ‘I Didn’t Say It Wasn’t About Russia’
The Pentagon is deploying to Turkey up to a dozen F-15Cs, specializing in air-to-air combat, allegedly to combat the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL), which has no aerial fighters.
Iran: ‘No Compromise’ for Keeping Assad in Power in Syria
The government of Iran has strongly rejected a round of news stories claiming it was ready to compromise its support for the regime of Bashar Assad in Syria.
Syria Talks Force Iran, Saudi Arabia to Meet Face-to-Face
Iran and Saudi Arabia, two states on polar opposite sides of the ongoing civil war in Syria, are set to meet face-to-face in Vienna on Friday, as part of international talks which hope to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
U.S. State Department: Iran ‘Destabilizing,’ ‘Unhelpful’ in Syria
United States State Department spokesman John Kirby called Iran’s “destabilizing activity” in Syria “unhelpful” but noted that the Islamic Republic would need to be more involved in the diplomatic process of achieving an end to the violence in the region sooner rather than later.
Syria’s Assad Thanks Putin Personally in Surprise Trip to Moscow
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met with Russian head of state Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a surprise visit to Moscow to personally thank Putin for airstrikes that have significantly weakened the Syrian opposition.
Here’s How the Migrant Crisis is Spreading Through Europe and the Middle East
This original video by “Businesses Insider” titled “Here’s how the migrant crisis is spreading through Europe and the Middle East” was produced by Lamar Salter Original reporting by Barbara Tasch with additional Illustration by Mike Nudelman. Business Insider Reports, “Millions
WATCH: Syrian Women Slam Male Migrants For Leaving, Ask ‘Who Will Protect Us?’
A short film has been released documenting the distress and sense of betrayal felt by Syrian women and families, abandoned by the men who have migrated to Europe amid the civil war. In the film, made by Citizen Journalism platform
Russia To Step Up Air Strikes In Syria
Russia will step up air strikes in Syria, escalating a military intervention which Moscow says is weakening Islamic State militants but which Western powers say aims to support President Bashar al-Assad. A senior Russian military officer said on Saturday Russian
UN: Greek PM Alexis Tsipras Condemns ‘Unilateral Measures’ on Syria
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras urged listeners at the UN General Assembly Thursday to avoid “the same old recipes” to solve conflicts, and warned against “unilateral action” to solve problems like the civil war in Syria, which may put Tsipras at odds with his Russian allies.
Report: West Considers Deal that Would Keep Syria’s Assad in Power
A report claims British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived at the United Nations on Sunday to work on a deal that could end the Syrian civil war without removing dictator Bashar Assad from power.
Crash: Public Support for Obama’s Refugee Plan Hits 22 Percent
The public’s weak support for accepting more refugees from the Middle East craters once the public learns about the massive numbers of would-be migrants, according to a new Ipsos poll.
Negotiator: Russia Was Willing to Have Bashar Al-Assad Step Down in 2012
Russia was ready to agree to a proposal that would see Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad renounce his presidency as part of a peace agreement between Syrian and rebel forces that would likely end the civil war in the nation, Martti Ahtisaari—the former President of Finland, who was involved in negotiations at the time—told The Guardian in an interview published on Tuesday.
Jerry Brown: Climate Change Will Drive European-Style Mass Migration to California
California Gov. Jerry Brown predicted Monday that the effects of global climate change would drive mass migration to his state, similarly to how the current Syrian civil war is causing thousands of refugee migrants to flee to Europe.
Syrian Refugees Stage Sit-In Demanding Uruguay Return them to Lebanon
The 42 Syrian refugees granted asylum in Uruguay are staging a sit-in before the office of the President in Montevideo, accusing the government of lying to them about economic opportunity and demanding to return to Lebanon.
World Questions Absence of Wealthy Gulf Nations in Migrant Crisis
The ongoing wars in the Levant area of the Middle East, particularly in Syria, have claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands, and many have chosen to flee in desperation. However, none of these migrants from war-torn countries seem to be traveling south to the Gulf, and for good reason.
Canada’s Left Pressures Conservatives to Take In More Migrants
Following the viral spread of images depicting the bodies of drowned Syrians on a Turkish beach–including a three-year-old boy named Alan Kurdi–the Canadian left has sprung to attention to decry what they describe as the Conservative government’s inaction towards assisting migrants and war refugees.
The New Face Of EU Immigration Is Young, Fit And Overwhelmingly Male
BUDAPEST,Hungary (Sep. 6) – Meet the self-styled ‘Aleppo Boys’. Pictured above, they are the collective face of mass immigration entering Europe from the Middle East. Their story is indicative of so many you can hear right now at Budapest Keleti
Mission Creep: Russian Troops Alongside Assad’s Army Fighting Syria Rebels
Russian soldiers and light armoured vehicles have been fighting alongside President Bashar al-Assad’s troops according to state-run Syrian TV. Vision has been released claiming to show troops and a Russian armoured vehicle taking on Syrian rebels in Latakia. It is reportedly possible to
Al-Qaeda Pulls Back from Proposed Turkish ‘Buffer Zone’ in Syria
The Nusra Front, al-Qaeda’s franchise in Syria, is reportedly pulling back from the proposed buffer zone area, which suggests they think the Americans and Turks are serious about the project.
