By Global Issues UNITED NATIONS, Dec 20 (IPS) – In overthrowing Bashar al-Assad and his regime, Syria reaches the process of re-affirming its sovereignty, a process that the United Nations chief asserts must be led by the Syrian people. Read the full story, “UN Commits to Supporting Syria in Political Transition, Adapting Humanitarian Support”, on […]
By Associated Press Washington has for years said it has some 900 military personnel in Syria as part of international efforts against Isis. Source: South China Morning Post
By Carlotta Gall and David Guttenfelder The ancient city, an early stronghold of opposition to Bashar al-Assad’s oppressive regime, was ravaged by a government crackdown. New York Times correspondents in Homs spoke to people who were reacting to his fall with smiles and tears. Source: The New York Times Category: Homs (Syria), Refugees and Displaced […]