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Turkish invasion displaces 130K, escalates humanitarian situation in Syria

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 - 10:36 GMT

Hospitals in the most impacted areas have been forced to close and those that remain open are becoming overwhelmed.

SDF thanks Egypt, states backing Syrians against Turkish attacks

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 - 12:02 GMT

Turkey has launched a military offensive against Kurds in northeastern Syria on Wednesday - a step that was slammed by the US, Arab states and many Western nations.

SDF lauds Egypt's stance against Turkish attacks on Syria

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 - 08:06 GMT

Bali appreciated the Egyptian call, expressing hope that the Arab countries and the AL will assume their responsibility towards the Syrian people.

US officials say ISIS still poses global threat

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 - 08:56 GMT

Jeffery further warned about persistent violence by sleeper cells and an expansion of militants into new areas.

U.S.-backed Syria forces say IS suicide bombers thwarted in last-stand battle

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 - 09:16 GMT

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said it thwarted an attempted IS group suicide bomb attack early on Wednesday.

Air strikes target Islamic State enclave in Syria -SDF

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 - 06:47 GMT

Air strikes targeted Islamic State weapons stores on Sunday.

Hundreds of Islamic State fighters surrender in east Syria

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 - 07:14 GMT

Hundreds of Islamic State fighters surrendered on Wednesday and hundreds more of their comrades were caught trying to escape.

At least 84 die fleeing ISIS in Deir al-Zor: UN

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 - 12:18 GMT

Around 84 people, including young children, have died since December on their way to al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria.

Truckloads of civilians leave Islamic State enclave in Syria

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 - 11:08 GMT

Trucks loaded with civilians left the last Islamic State enclave in eastern Syria on Friday, as U.S.-backed forces waited to inflict final defeat on the surrounded jihadists.

N. Syria administration says US troop decision will protect area

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 - 10:13 GMT

The Kurdish-led administration welcomed a U.S. decision to keep 200 American troops in the country after a pullout.

SDF to trapped IS jihadists: Surrender, or face death

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 - 01:13 GMT

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced Wednesday that a convoy carrying evacuated civilians has left the last Islamic State (IS) pocket in eastern Syria’s embattled Baghouz.

U.S. cannot back Syrian forces who align with Assad- U.S. commander

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 - 07:51 GMT

US would sever its ties with Kurdish SDF if they partner with Syrian President Bashar al Assad, said a senior US general.

U.S.-backed Syrian force to start 'final battle' against IS enclave

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 - 01:30 GMT

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) will start an assault on Saturday against Islamic State's last enclave in the part of Syria.

Daesh fighters pinned in tiny Syria enclave with families

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 - 08:27 GMT

ISIS fighters in eastern Syria are pinned down in a final tiny pocket with their wives and children.

U.S.-led coalition reports recent air strikes on ISIS in Syria

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 - 10:10 GMT

The U.S.-led coalition in Syria conducted air strikes last week that destroyed facilities used by Islamic State.

Syria's Assad threatens force against US-backed Kurds

Thu, 31 May 2018 - 10:10 GMT

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned US-backed Kurdish forces he would not hesitate to use force to retake the third of the country they control.

Assad raises prospect of US clash in Syria, hits back at Trump

Thu, 31 May 2018 - 08:38 GMT

President Bashar al-Assad said the U.S. should learn the lesson of Iraq and withdraw from Syria

Turkey demands U.S. expel Kurdish militia from anti-Islamic State force

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 - 11:30 GMT

Turkey said on Thursday it had demanded the United States expel a Kurdish militia from forces it backs in Syria.

British Islamic State militant was trying to reach Turkey -SDF

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 - 12:30 GMT

One of two British Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria was aiming to reach Turkey when he was captured by Kurdish-led forces last month.

SDF says Turkey lying with claim that Islamic State is in Afrin

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 - 09:58 GMT

The Syrian Democratic Forces said the Turkish army had falsely claimed that IS in the Afrin region of Syria that is being targeted in a Turkish offensive.

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