It appears that Turkey, despite the commitments it made to Russia, not only finds it very hard to impose its will on the militias but is in no hurry to do so. It sees control of Idlib as a bargaining chip it can use to win concessions from Moscow over other parts of Syria. Turkey argues that Russia hasn’t kept its end of the bargain to evacuate Kurdish forces from the border area between it and Syria, in particular from the cities of Manbij and Tell Rifaat. Thus, in response to Moscow’s demands to expel militants from Idlib, Ankara is demanding that the Russians move ahead with their pa
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Bus bombs kill 14 in Syria capital; shells elsewhere kill 10
Shortly after the Damascus bombings, government shells landed in a rebel-held town in northern Syria, killing at least 10 people, four of them children. The attack, part of the government campaign to regain control of areas still in opposition hands, was the worst violence in the region since a truce in March last year was negotiated by Turkey and Russia, allies of the opposition and Syrian government, respectively.
EU: Neuer Flüchtlingsdeal mit Erdogan?
Soll der Flüchtlingsdeal mit der Türkei verlängert werden? Die Frage wird heute wieder neu aufgeworfen, da die Abmachung auf den Tag genau nun fünf Jahre zurück liegt und die politischen Schockwellen von 2015 zwar seit einem Jahr von der Corona-Krise überdeckt werden, aber dennoch unter der Oberfläche der Aktualität weiter präsent sind.
Militants planning to stage chemical weapon attacks in Syria’s Idlib – Russian Military
The Russian armed forces have received notice that militants from the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham group (formerly known as the Nusra Front, banned in Russia), are planning the provocative attacks.
“In the coming days, terrorists plan to stage attacks in the settlements of Ariha and Basames in order to accuse the Syrian government forces of using chemical weapons against civilians. According to the available information, activists of the White Helmets pseudo-human rights organization are directly involved in the preparation of the sites for the attacks, including staging for capturing video,” Rear Adm. Grinkevich remarked.
Syrian, Russian warplanes destroy jihadist command center in Idlib
The Syrian and Russian air forces carried out a large number of airstrikes over the Idlib Governorate on Sunday, as their warplanes heavily targeted the positions of the the Al-Qaeda-linked Hurras Al-Deen group.
Russian jets bomb opposition-held bastion in Syria
Witnesses said the warplanes struck the western outskirts of Idlib city and that there was heavy artillery shelling in the mountainous Jabal al Zawya region in southern Idlib from nearby Syrian army outposts. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
UNO-Sicherheitsrat verlängert Syrien-Hilfe eingeschränkt
Der Übergang Bab al-Salam, der nun geschlossen wird, hätte den direkten Zugang in eine Region mit einer der höchsten Zahlen an Vertriebenen gesichert. Syrien betont immer wieder, dass die Lieferungen auch dort agierenden Terroristen zukämen.
Merkel zu mehr Geld für Flüchtlingspakt mit Türkei bereit
Man dürfe auch die auf Eis gelegten Gespräche über eine Ausweitung der Zollunion zwischen der EU und der Türkei „nicht aus den Augen verlieren“.
Damit kam Merkel Erdogan im Streit über die Umsetzung des Flüchtlingspakts entgegen.
Turkey, Germany, France, UK discuss Syria‘s Idlib, coronavirus via teleconference
The leaders of Turkey, Germany, France, and Britain discussed issues, including the latest situation in Syria‘s northern province of Idlib and the COVID-19 outbreak, at a televised meeting on Tuesday.
EU Announces Syria Donors Conference for June
(06.03.2020)
Announcement of the June 29-30 donors conference came during an EU foreign ministers meeting in Zagreb that addressed two related refugee crises. The first involved the roughly 1 million Syrians hoping to cross Turkey’s now-closed borders to safety, following an uptick in fighting in Idlib.
Complete silence on the fronts of Idlib, a break for the fighters,
At this week‘s International Conference on #Idlib, I had the honour to meet @RaedAlSaleh3 Head of @SyriaCivilDef . I conveyed Canada’s appreciation for all the #WhiteHelmets have done to help Syrians in need. Canada too, stands with the WhiteHelmets.
US pressures European allies to support Turkey
NATO member countries, particularly Europeans, must act together to provide support to Turkey to confront the difficulties arising from the Syrian conflict, James Jeffrey, the U.S. special envoy for Syria, has said at the International Idlib Conference in Istanbul.
He was responding to a question during regarding Washington’s views about concrete military support to Turkey.
Ankara nun offizieller militärischer Arm der syrischen Al-Qaida?
Die Astana und Sochi Übereinkünfte sehen nicht vor, dass Terroristen bewaffnet werden sollen, türkische Soldaten sich in die Bresche werfen und gemeinsame Kampfhandlungen mit der Al-Qaida vollziehen, neben den vereinbarten 12 Beobachtungsposten weitere 25 hochgezogen werden ohne Moskau und Teheran in Kenntnis zu setzen etc. Das unten angeführte Video belegt das türkische Spezialkräfte und Jihadisten gemeinsam auf Kriegsschauplätzen auftreten und in die Schlacht ziehen. Nach Astana und Sochi Abkommen, eine Verletzung der jeweiligen Vereinbarungen.
Turkish regime’s air force targets two Syrian aircrafts in Idleb
A military source told SANA in a statement that at 13:25 pm on Sunday, Turkish air force intercepted two Syrian aircrafts and downed them over the Syrian territory while the two aircrafts were carrying out a mission against armed terrorist organizations in Idleb area.
The pilots used parachutes and landed safely, the source added.
Syrian journalist corrects the record on mainstream media’s absurd Idlib coverage
Bashari criticizes international media’s coverage of the Syrian military’s efforts to retake Idlib province, the last territory in the country controlled by al-Qaeda affiliated extremist groups. He also discusses the intensification of the US-led economic war on Syria, and its devastating impact on the lives of average Syrians.
Remarks at a Press Availability on the Situation in Idlib, Syria
QUESTION: So, do you think Turkey should continue its military campaign?
AMBASSADOR CRAFT: I’m going to re-affirm what the President said on his call. He supports Turkey’s efforts to deescalate the situation on the ground. Thanks.
#maaratalnuman #Idlib yet again #WhiteHelmets Centres next to #Nusra_front military/weapons HQ (Photo not shown) and in midst of terrorist-occupied buildings. Full article to follow.
How much more evidence needed? #IndependentEnquiry.
#Syria: meanwhile the regime has seized the entire area south of the M4 highway, concentrating opposition forces further in NW #Idlib
Battle for Al-Zawiya Mountain region nearing its end as Syrian troops reach last towns
The Syrian Arab Army has not been in control of the Al-Zawiya Mountain region since the start of the armed conflict in Syria; its loss could be devastating for the jihadist rebels, as it will give the government troops access to central Idlib for the first time since 2015.
Syrische Regierungstruppen nahmen Teil von Idlib ein
Syrische Regierungstruppen haben Beobachtern zufolge einen Teil der Rebellenprovinz Idlib unter ihre Kontrolle gebracht. Die von Russland unterstützten Truppen hätten in den vergangenen Tagen etwa 60 Ortschaften im Süden Idlibs und der Nachbarprovinz Hama eingenommen, berichtete die oppositionelle Syrische Beobachtungsstelle für Menschenrechte mit Sitz in Großbritannien.
Turkey’s War in Syria Is a War for Fascism
(16.10.2019)
Turkey’s military invasion isn’t just about wiping out the Kurds in Syria — it’s a bid to bolster the far right in Turkey. We must oppose this unconscionable act.
Foreign terrorist Ahmad Al Qa‘qaa in Idlib, #SYRIA Watch him give a speech to children (most of them foreigners) He tells them: „You only die once, so might as well die in the path of jihad“ He‘s recruiting fighters on behalf of Turkey‘s Erdogan as FSA/HTS suffer huge losses
Turkey, US protect Al Qaeda in Idlib and worsen Syria’s suffering
Idlib is facing a humanitarian disaster as hundreds of thousands flee a Syrian and Russian military campaign to retake the province from militant rule. Overlooked in Western coverage of the crisis is that Idlib is mostly controlled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a rebranded affiliate of Al-Qaeda — and that Turkey, with U.S. backing, has intervened to keep the extremist group in place.
Guest: Scott Ritter, former UN Weapons Inspector and Marine Corps Intelligence Officer.
Breaking: Turkish Defence Ministry reports, 2 Turkish soldiers killed and five others wounded hours after Turkish offensive begins near Idlib, northwestern Syria. No indication if the airstrikes were conducted by the Assad regime or Russia.
#BreakingNews #Syria #Russia #Assad
Reiterating the call for an end to conflict in Syria
I would like to also echo what my German and American colleagues said about Turkey. We need the attacks on Turkey to stop. Turkey has made efforts to seek a peaceful solution in Idlib. And we are concerned that the impact of the escalation on Turkey, whose already borne the burden of hosting over 3.5 million refugees forced to flee from Syria. So I look forward to what the Turkish representative has to say later.
I join others in calling on Russia to end its support for this murderous campaign and the barbaric Syrian government. I join the Secretary-General in calling for an immediate, genuine and lasting ceasefire in Idlib and for a lasting solution to the situation there. We once more call on Syria and Russia and Iran to observe their obligations under international humanitarian law and to give us an answer on what they are doing to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Crisis in Syria Likely to Turn Catastrophic Unless Global Community Mobilizes to Conflict, Senior United Nations Officials Warn Security Council
Concurring, the United Kingdom’s representative noted that, while 13 or 14 Council members are willing to act, the Russian Federation uses its veto power to prevent action. She called upon that country to end its support for the Syrian Government while expressing disappointment over the current impasse within the Constitutional Committee.
France’s representative said the Syrian regime is responsible for the current impasse, adding that the intention of its attacks in Idlib is clear — to take the governorate by force, without negotiations, no matter the cost. He called upon the Special Envoy to inform the Council when he can no longer move the Constitutional Committee process forward, emphasizing that France supports efforts to end impunity in Syria.
Germany’s representative described the situation as the biggest humanitarian horror of the twenty-first century. The Astana formula no longer works, he said, echoing the representative of the United States, adding that it is time for the Secretary-General to “step up to the plate”.
US, UK, Germany call for end to regime attacks on Turkey‘s observation posts in Syria‘s Idlib
Backed by heavy Russian airstrikes, Syrian regime forces have been fighting since the start of the year to recapture the Aleppo countryside and parts of neighboring Idlib, the last opposition stronghold in the country.
The advances have sent hundreds of thousands of Syrian civilians fleeing toward the border with Turkey in the biggest single displacement of the nine-year war.
Al-Qaeda offensive on Kafr Aleppo today started with Turkush artillery on Syrian Army positions. Followed by HTS (AQ) sending suicide bomber Wtf! And some say Turkish Army and HTS are not working together Btw this is widely reported on both pro Erdogan and pro jihadi accounts
(16.02.2020)
Turkey informed Russia of all its military deployment and movements within Syria and you have jihadi fanboys talking about a ground operation. Wow!
(10.02.2020)
Mi-17 utility helicopter of Syria Arab Air Force was shot-down over Al-Nayrab, Syria. ▫️ AlQaeda affiliated & Turkish backed militias are trying to take responsibility, but it is certainly known that Turkey targeted this helicopter.
Der Ösifunk schon wieder auf der Palme
Ich möchte nur wissen, wer die Fäden dieser NATO- und Westpropaganda zieht, mit der die österreichischen Zwangsgebührenzahler ständig überschüttet werden.
UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East following General Soleimani‘s assassination: stakeout
Live from UN headquarters in New York on Friday, January 3 as UN Security Council holds a closed-door meeting on the situation in Syria and the Middle East. The meeting, which had been requested by France and the UK in order to discuss the humanitarian situation in Idlib, is expected to be overshadowed by the news of the targeted assassination of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the leader of Iran‘s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
UN Security Council to meet on Friday on Syria’s Idlib
The UN Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Friday to discuss an uptick in violence in the embattled Syrian opposition stronghold of Idlib, diplomats told AFP.
The meeting – which will begin at 3:00 pm (2000 GMT) – comes at the request of Britain and France, with the backing of the United States, the diplomats, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said on Thursday.
5 civilians martyred, 15 injured in car bomb blast in Raqqa countryside
SANA’s reporter said a vehicle rigged with large amounts of explosives exploded on Monday afternoon in the main street of Salouk town in Tal Abyad area in the northern countryside of Raqqa.
The blast claimed the lives of 5 civilians and injured 15 others, in addition to causing material damage to houses and properties, with 3 buildings in the blast site collapsing later due to the high power of the blast.
Update-the army establishes control over Jirjanaz strategic town in Idleb countryside
Units of the Syrian Arab army established control over Jirjanaz strategic town in Idleb south-eastern countryside after fierce battles against terrorist organizations positioned in the town to the east of Hama-Ma’arat al-Numan highway.
Jihadists suffer heavy losses as Syrian troops keep advancing in southeast Idlib
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is rolling through the southeastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate this evening after launching a big attack at two axes.
According to a military source near the front-lines, the Syrian Arab Army has captured the town of Al-Rafah after a short battle with the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and their militant allies.
Full report: Russian jets ‚bombed civilian areas in Idlib, Syria‘
A Sky News investigation has found evidence that suggests Russian warplanes systematically bombed civilian targets in Syria.
Al-Baghdadi Killed in Idlib, a Hotbed of Terror Groups, Foreign Fighters
(27.10.2019)
“Several groups that have ties with al-Qaida have presence in this area,” said Sadradeen Kinno, a Syrian researcher who closely follows Islamic militant groups in the country.
He noted that Huras al-Din is one of the groups that has operated in the area for a long time.
Huras al-Din emerged in Syria in early 2018 after several factions broke away from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly known as al-Nusra Front) following al-Nusra’s decision to sever ties with al-Qaida.
Syrian Army’s new offensive in Idlib gets off to successful start: video
Led by the 25th Special Mission Forces Division, the Syrian Arab Army captured a number of points in southeastern Idlib, including the towns of Tal Khaznah and Al-Lubidiyah.
Following the capture of these areas, the Syrian Arab Army halted their advance in order to secure the sites they captured and prepare for their next assault in the southeastern region of Idlib.
So zu tun, als wäre der Krieg in #Syrien beendet, ist vor dem Hintergrund der Lage in Idlib, wo weiterhin systematisch Krankenhäuser und Schulen bombardiert werden, schlicht zynisch. – @nouripour
Watching the Raid Was Like a Movie, the President Said. Except There Was No Live Audio.
In fact, in recent years American Special Operations forces have moved away from using helmet cameras to pipe back video in real time on every mission because it is often violent and disorienting, and invites instant quarterbacking from back in command centers.
Perhaps because of the importance of this raid, though, the Delta Force operators were wearing body cameras, officials said, but those cameras do not broadcast in real time; instead the video in those cameras is configured to be downloaded and reviewed after the operation is complete.
For five months there has been joint intel cooperation on the ground and accurate monitoring, until we achieved a joint operation to kill Abu Bakir al-Bagdadi. Thanks to everybody who participate in this great mission. @realDonaldTrump #SDF #USArmy #Rojava
#Baghdadi
President Trump Delivers Remarks
DEVELOPING: „Something very big has just happened!“ President Trump tweeted at 9:23 p.m. ET. A White House official tells @NBCNews that the president will be making a statement Sunday at 9 a.m. ET.
“Baghdadi was believed to have been killed in a raid after midnight on Saturday involving helicopters, warplanes and a ground clash in the village of Brisha near the Turkish border.”
ISIS leader al-Baghdadi believed to have been killed in a US military raid, sources say
The raid was carried out by special operations commandos, a source familiar with the operation told CNN.
The CIA assisted in locating the ISIS leader, the defense official said.