The jihadist Islamic State (IS) has a training camp in Turkey near the Syrian border, reported Turkish media on Monday (ANSAmed) – BEIRUT/ANKARA – Islamic State jihadists have used cluster munitions in Syria in at least one location in recent… Read More ›
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Foreign mercenaries in Syria intimidating Alawites, Kurds
Photo EPA/ITAR-TASS MOSCOW, August 22 (Itar-Tass) – Foreign mercenaries fighting in Syria are trying to intimidate the Alawites and Kurds, committing mass murders, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich stated on Thursday. He cited the situation in Aleppo’s Karm al-Jabal … Read More ›
Disturbing report alleges killings of 450 Kurds in Syria / Kurds have begun Mobilization
Published time: August 07, 2013 04:52 Unconfirmed reports have emerged detailing a new massacre in which 450 Kurds – including 120 children – were allegedly slaughtered by al-Qaeda-linked rebels fighting against the Syrian government. The report has sparked international concern…. Read More ›
Syria rebels take Turkish border town, Kurds alarmed
Thu, 8 Nov 2012 23:23 GMT Reuters * Ten killed in clashes to take border town – sources * Syrian rebels have captured several border outposts * Kurds alarmed by fighting, fear of reprisals By Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN, Nov… Read More ›
Fighting erupts between Syrian rebels and Kurds
By Liz Sly, Published: October 31 BEIRUT — Nearly a week of fighting between Kurds and Arab rebels in northern Syria risks opening a new front in the already bloody battle for control of the country, underscoring the complexity… Read More ›