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End goal of Turkish operation in Syria is Raqqa: Erdogan
Middle East

End goal of Turkish operation in Syria is Raqqa: Erdogan

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday the final goal of a Turkish incursion into Syria was not just to retake…
Syrian dissident says war ‘over’ as states cut aid to rebels
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Syrian dissident says war ‘over’ as states cut aid to rebels

A prominent Syrian dissident said on Friday he believed the country's war was effectively over, as foreign governments have cut…
Erdogan, Trump agree to act jointly against Islamic State in Syria: Turkish sources
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Erdogan, Trump agree to act jointly against Islamic State in Syria: Turkish sources

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump agreed in a phone call overnight to act jointly against Islamic…
Russia denies involvement in airstrike on Syria’s Idlib
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Russia denies involvement in airstrike on Syria’s Idlib

Airstrikes on a rebel-held city in Syria early Tuesday killed at least 15 people, wounded dozens more and demolished several…
As many as 13,000 hanged in Syria prison since 2011: Amnesty International
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As many as 13,000 hanged in Syria prison since 2011: Amnesty International

Syrian authorities have killed as many as 13,000 people — possibly more — since the start of the 2011 uprising…
Islamic State encircled in Syria’s al-Bab after army advance
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Islamic State encircled in Syria’s al-Bab after army advance

Syrian government forces advanced on the northern Islamic State-held city of al-Bab on Monday, cutting off the last supply route that connects…
Syrian army says it will press on against Islamic State near Aleppo
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Syrian army says it will press on against Islamic State near Aleppo

The Syrian army signaled on Thursday it would press on with operations against Islamic State northeast of Aleppo, in a…
UN plans next round of Syria peace talks for February 20
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UN plans next round of Syria peace talks for February 20

The next round of United Nations-based peace talks on Syria have been scheduled for February 20, diplomats told reporters on…
Syrian groups see more US support for IS fight, plan new phase
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Syrian groups see more US support for IS fight, plan new phase

A US-backed alliance of Syrian militias said on Tuesday it saw signs of increased US support for their campaign against…
World Food Progam resumes air drops to Syrian city besieged by IS
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World Food Progam resumes air drops to Syrian city besieged by IS

The United Nations has restarted air drops of food to support 93,500 Syrians besieged by Islamic State in the city…
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