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Syrian opposition bloc meets to decide on Geneva II

Mon Jan 6, 2014 12:09:43

The Syrian National Coalition (SNC) is due to hold a meeting today in Istanbul amid increasing international pressure on its leaders to participate in the Geneva II peace conference scheduled to begin on January 22.

Militants, army agree truce in Damascus district: NGO

Mon Jan 6, 2014 08:06:25

Syrian militants in the northern Damascus district of Barzeh on Sunday agreed a local ceasefire with President Bashar al-Assad's government after nearly a year of fighting, activists said.

Infighting rages among militants in northern Syria

Sun Jan 5, 2014 17:25:46

More deadly infightings have increased between foreign-backed militants in northern Syria, as clashes between the two sides on a new front killed at least 24 gunmen on Sunday.

Iran could help with Syria during Geneva talks: Kerry

Sun Jan 5, 2014 10:57:50

US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that Iran could be helpful in finding a solution to the conflict in Syria on the sidelines of negotiations in Geneva later this month.

Syria militants urge al-Qaeda terrorists to surrender

Sun Jan 5, 2014 09:38:33

Syria’s foreign-backed militants have given rivals from an al-Qaeda affiliate 24 hours to surrender, according to activists in the country.

5 doctors kidnapped in Syria’s rebel-held area

Sat Jan 4, 2014 19:57:20

An unknown “group” has seized five members of the “Doctors Without Borders” organization in north of Syria, occupied by armed groups fighting to overthrow Syrian government.

Syrian National Council to reject Jan. peace talks again

Sat Jan 4, 2014 19:18:30

A key Syrian opposition bloc is expected to vote on Saturday against attending Geneva II peace talks aimed at ending the nearly three-year deadly conflict in Syria, members have said.

New Takfiri alliance declares war on al-Qaeda in Syria

Sat Jan 4, 2014 16:14:19

A new militant alliance in Syria has declared war on al-Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the new alliance said in a statement.

Takfiri militants whip those not in Friday prayers

Sat Jan 4, 2014 14:22:16

This newly-released video shows foreign-backed Takfiri insurgents belonging to the al-Qaeda-linked Al-Nusra Front and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), declaring to Syrian residents of areas under their control that anyone failing to participate in the Friday prayers will receive 25 lashes in public.

Infighting among militants escalates near Aleppo

Fri Jan 3, 2014 20:55:32

Syrian rebels in opposition-held areas of Aleppo fought al-Qaeda militants on Friday, amid soaring tensions between local dissidents and Al-Qaeda affiliate groups, a monitoring group and activists said.

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