February 7, 2021 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Although talks are set to resume this week, the prospects of a Syrian Kurdish unity deal seem more elusive than ever, with plenty of sticking points threatening to sink the effort. Rival Syrian Kurdish parties are expected to resume US-backed “unity talks” this week, but prospects of a deal seem …
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February 7, 2021 Eurasia, Middle Orient
The recent attack by the Islamic State, which left dozens of regime soldiers dead, has shown the strength of the Islamic State and reaffirmed the need to confront them militarily writes Syria TV.
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February 7, 2021 Eurasia, Iran, Middle Orient
A spate of deadly Israeli air raids and other attacks have created a conundrum for Iran and its intentions in Syria. While Israel has worked to counter Iran’s efforts to extend its influence in Syria for a decade, recent developments indicate an increased push to eradicate the Iranian presence, raising …
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February 7, 2021 Eurasia, Middle Orient
A batch of officers and other military personnel have been demobilized by the Ministry of Defense, reports Al-Watan. On Monday, the Ministry of Defense started implementing a decision to dismiss a batch of reserve officers, class officers, and reserve personnel.
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February 7, 2021 Eurasia
Brig. Gen. Ghaith Shafiq Fayyad Deeb has been promoted in the Political Security Division, despite being on the sanctions list writes Sowt Al-Asima. The Officers Affairs Branch of the Syrian regime’s Ministry of Interior issued a decision to appoint Brig. Gen. Ghaith Shafiq Fayyad Deeb, who is on the European …
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February 7, 2021 Eurasia, Middle Orient
At least 24 people killed and scores more injured in series of attacks in rebel-held areas of country At least 24 people have been killed and scores wounded across parts of rebel-held Syria after a weekend of violence that included several car bomb attacks.
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February 7, 2021 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Bombings in Afrin, Azaz and a village near al-Bab claimed at least 18 lives this weekend. Three car bombings struck Turkey-occupied northern Syria on Saturday and Sunday, killing at least 18 people, including at least four children. More than 60 people were believed to have been injured in the three …
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February 7, 2021 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Russia’s special envoy for Syria has conducted a secret meeting with Assad and “guarantors” of the Astana process, according to Asharq al-Awsat. The Kremlin’s special envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev, who frequently travels to Damascus, carried out a secret visit to the Syrian capital at the end of last week. …
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February 7, 2021 Eurasia, South East Asia
Japan has proposed to the administration of new U.S. President Joe Biden signing a tentative one-year deal on sharing costs for hosting American troops while negotiations on a longer-term agreement continue, government sources say.
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February 7, 2021 Eurasia, South East Asia
Beijing’s embassy here hit out at the Philippines on Monday for what it called “false accusations” about a new law allowing the Chinese coast guard to use force in South China Sea waters claimed by the Asian superpower. In a statement on its Facebook page, the Chinese Embassy in Manila …
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