Syrian opposition to form government in ‘liberated areas’
Damascus: The opposition National Coalition said Friday it will form a government to run “liberated areas” of Syria, as monitors said more than 12 people...
International peace envoy
Syria government agrees Eid ceasefire: peace envoy
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Cairo: The Syrian government has agreed to a ceasefire during the four-day Muslim Eid holiday starting this week, international peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi said in...
Syria battles rage as both sides weigh truce plan
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Damascus: Syrian forces on Wednesday bombarded opposition areas in the country’s battle-scarred north, as both sides indicated they are ready to explore a truce proposal...
UN envoy urges Syria truce
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Damascus: UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi called Monday for a ceasefire in Syria during the upcoming four-day Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, as the revolt entered...
UN Syria envoy in Turkey as border tensions soar
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Damascus: International peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi was in Istanbul on Saturday for talks with Turkish officials as tensions soared between Damascus and Ankara over cargo...