June 2018

From 1917 until the late 1980s, Moscow’s interventions in conflicts around the world were driven by a desire to promote communist ideology. Since the fall of Soviet Union, the Kremlin has failed to make clear what added value, if any,…

Daraa province, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: a military commander of the factions died affected by injuries he had in clashes against Jaysh Khalid Ibn al-Walid which swore allegiance to the “Islamic State” organization, in…

The UN's secretary general has called for an investigation into deadly air strikes in Syria last week that were allegedly conducted by Russian jets. António Guterres expressed deep concern about Thursday's attack on the rebel-held town…

Idlib province, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: the clashes were renewed at a very violent pace after midnight of yesterday, the 13th of June 2018, in areas in the vicinity and outskirts of the towns of Kafriya and al-Fu’ah, which…

The Saudis were hopeful Donald Trump would win the 2016 election. Trump promised a policy change toward Iran and the Middle East. The Obama years were not good for Saudis — many of them still blame Barack Obama for most everything that…

Deir Ezzor province, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: an explosion was heard in al-Suwar area in the northern countryside of Deir Ezzor afternoon of yesterday, Tuesday, the 12th of June 2018, intersected sources said that it was…

The clashes continue at a varying rate of violence between members of the “Islamic State” organization against the regime forces and militiamen loyal to them of Syrian and non-Syrian nationalities, in areas in the Syrian Desert, within the…

 A Russian force deployment on the Syria-Lebanon border this week in a Hezbollah stronghold sparked protests by the Lebanese militant group, prompting the force to withdraw from its positions only a day later in a rare sign of tension…

Daraa Province - The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: areas in the vicinity of Zamreen town which is located in the north-western countryside of Daraa, witnessed sporadic clashes and exchange of targeting between the regime forces and…

Syria regime forces ousted the militant Islamic State group from a town near the border with Iraq on Monday after days of clashes to end a deadly incursion there, a monitor said. On Friday, the jihadists used at least 10 suicide bombers in…