February 2015

A Swedish court on Thursday sentenced a former Syrian rebel to five years in prison for war crimes over the beating of a pro-regime fighter that was shown in a "torture video." The verdict against 28-year-old Mouhannad Droubi is the…

“Surprise surprise, you’re much better looking when you’re in disguise” is becoming more than a good song for the Canadian punk rock band “Billy Talent” and could sum up the Obama administration’s policy (or lack thereof) in responding to…

The US intelligence chief says fighting ISIL terrorists is not a priority for Turkey and as a result they are able to travel through the country into Syria. "I think Turkey has other priorities and other interests," Director of…

The number of moderate Syrian fighters ready to fight Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants is more than U.S. officials had expected, the White House’s special envoy for the campaign against the group said on Wednesday. “The…

Canadian authorities believe four young men and two women who disappeared from Quebec in January have traveled to the Middle East to fight with Islamic State, media reported on Thursday. The Globe and Mail newspaper said at least four of…

Reef Dimashq province: Clashes took place after midnight between regime forces backed by Hezbollah against rebel and Islamic battalions west of Daraya and around Ma'damya al-Sham in western Ghouta. Regime forces bombarded areas in…

Homs province: Clashes took place between regime forces and the IS around al-Hafna station near Tadmur city east of Homs, reports of losses in both sides. 2 rebels killed by clashes against regime forces near Ter Ma'la village in Homs…

Idlib province: Regime forces bombarded areas in Benech and Taoum after midnight, no reports of losses. A man was killed by an IED exploded in a car for a leader in Jabhat al-Nusra in Jarjanaz town last night. An Islamic fighter from…

Idlib Province: The helicopters dropped 2 barrel bombs on areas on the road linking the two towns of Kafar Nobbol and al- Barah with each other. The warplanes carried out 2 raids on places around the airbase of Abo al- Dohur, while the…

Deir Ezzor Province: Clashes took place between the regime forces and IS militants in the neighborhood of al- Hwayqa in the city of Deir Ezzor.   The warplanes carried out 2 raids on the neighborhood of al- Hwayqa with no information…