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Hardline groups within Idlib buffer zone defy withdrawal deadline as rebels, government exchange fire

Oct. 15, 2018

NLF fighters in rural southern Aleppo on Sunday. Photo by Omar Haj Kadour/AFP. AMMAN: Hardline militant groups in Syria’s northwest missed a critical deadline on Monday to withdraw their forces from a proposed “buffer zone” surrounding rebel-held Idlib province, in line with last month’s Russian- and Turkish-brokered de-escalation agreement. There were no signs on Monday...

Russian-Turkish agreement stalls anticipated Idlib offensive ‘for the time being,' civilians, rebel commanders say

Sep. 18, 2018

With diplomacy failing, Syrian government, rebels and regional powers gear up for final Idlib showdown

Sep. 13, 2018

Most public transport in Latakia suspended amidst fuel shortage, 2 bus lines reinstated after outcry

Feb. 9, 2017

Public transportation services in the regime-held, northwest coastal city of Latakia and its surrounding villages are now at a virtual halt because of a diesel shortage. Public t...

Syria Situation Report: January 19 - January 26, 2017

Jan. 26, 2017

Welcome to the latest installment of the Syria SITREP highlighting key developments in the Syrian Civil War. The SITREP Map is made possible through a partnership between the Inst...

‘People can’t stand it any longer:’ Regime supporters in Latakia fed up with 1 hour of electricity

Jan. 17, 2017

On January 15, dozens of pro-regime supporters protested even deeper power cuts in the Syrian government’s northwest stronghold of Latakia. For the past five months, the co...

Syria Situation Report: December 23 - January 4, 2017

Jan. 4, 2017

Welcome to the latest installment of the Syria SITREP highlighting key developments in the Syrian Civil War. The SITREP Map is made possible through a partnership between the Inst...

Syria Situation Report: December 2 - December 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

Welcome to the latest installment of the Syria SITREP highlighting key developments in the Syrian Civil War. The SITREP Map is made possible through a partnership between the Inst...

A Syrian army soldier after 7 years of service: ‘We offer up our souls on the frontline and die for nothing’

Nov. 15, 2016

When Ahmad entered the Syrian Arab Army in 2010 to fulfill his military service requirement, he left behind his family of nine, and his fiancée. Stationed in the...

Syria Situation Report: October 6 - October 13, 2016

Oct. 13, 2016

Welcome to the latest installment of the Syria SITREP highlighting key developments in the Syrian Civil War. The SITREP Map is made possible through a partnership between the Inst...

Syria Situation Report: June 25 - July 1, 2016

Jul. 1, 2016

Welcome to the latest installment of the Syria SITREP highlighting key developments in the Syrian Civil War. The SITREP Map is made possible through a partnership between the Inst...

Syria Situation Report: May 28 - June 10, 2016

Jun. 10, 2016

Welcome to the latest installment of the Syria SITREP highlighting key developments in the Syrian Civil War. The SITREP Map is made possible through a partnership between the Inst...

Syria Situation Report: May 21 - May 27, 2016

May. 27, 2016

Welcome to the latest installment of the Syria SITREP highlighting key developments in the Syrian Civil War. The SITREP Map is made possible through a partnership between the Inst...