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Syria War Escalating, More Probes Needed into Civilian Casualties, Say UN Experts

Syria's war has escalated in the last months, marked by intensified shelling and aerial bombing by Syrian and Russian forces on opposition-held areas, UN war crimes investigators said on Wednesday. Families in Syria, where rampant inflation hit 140% at the start of 2022, would be hard-hit by any disruption of…

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U.N. investigators urges U.S. to probe attacks in Syria

U.N. war crimes investigators urged the United States on Wednesday to carry out thorough probes into civilian casualties caused by the U.S. air strikes in Syria to ensure that those responsible for any violations are held to account.

Reuters

On Syrian frontline, Russia's war on Ukraine evokes painful memories

Using trench and tunnel warfare, Syrian rebel fighter Abu Ahmad said he and his group held out for years against government forces in eastern Ghouta until Russian air power came to President Bashar al-Assad's aid in 2015, to devastating effect.

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Ukraine War Deepens Economic Woes in Damascus

The Ukraine crisis has exacerbated the suffering of Syrians as price hikes and shortages of essential commodities sweep markets in the country.

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US-Backed Syrian Opposition Group Arrests 14 Drug Smugglers

Maghaweir al-Thowra (NSA), a Syrian opposition group which controls territory near the Syrian-Jordanian border and is backed by the US-led international coalition, announced arresting a 14-member ring that smuggled drugs between Syria and Jordan. The group released a picture of those detained alongside its official statement.

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Iran Condemns Killing of Two Officers by Israel in Syria

Iran has condemned Israel's recent attack on the Syrian capital of Damascus, its semi-official ISNA news agency said on Wednesday, quoting foreign ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh. Israel fired several missiles toward Syrian military positions near Damascus Monday, killing two civilians and causing material damage, Syria's defense ministry said.

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Iran says Israel will pay for Syria attack that killed 2 Revolutionary Guards

Iran said on Wednesday that an Israeli air strike in Syria that killed four people including two Iranian Revolutionary Guards officers would be avenged.

Reuters

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A bleak International Women’s Day in Ukraine is cause to worry about what lies ahead

This illegal invasion of a sovereign nation is already an immense tragedy, and it will only get worse, especially for women and girls.

Chicago Sun-Times

Iran vows to avenge two IRGC members killed in Israeli attack in Syria -Press TV

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) vowed to avenge the death of two of its members in an Israeli air strike in Syria, state-run Press TV reported on Tuesday.

Reuters

Ukrainian academics face exile, harassment and censorship in ongoing war

Protests at universities and statements from the International Science Council denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine point to the beginning of a massive refugee crisis — and also raise urgent questions about how the conflict will affect Ukraine’s scholars and research.

The Conversation

Russia attempting to recruit Syrian fighters for Ukraine invasion, Pentagon claims

US officials believe it is ‘noteworthy’ that Putin is turning to foreign fighters

Evening Standard

Humanitarian Corridors, from Syria to Ukraine

As more Ukrainian towns and cities come under siege, concern is mounting for millions of civilians in the crossfire. Russia has announced the establishment of safe corridors to allow civilians to leave, but there appeared to be few takers. Evacuation routes led mostly to Russia and its ally Belarus, drawing…

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Ukraine war highlights internal divides in Mideast nations

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought up deep divisions in the Middle East, where Moscow has made itself a key player in recent years

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Humanitarian corridors, from Syria to Ukraine

Russia has announced the establishment of safe corridors to allow civilians to leave Ukrainian towns and cities under siege

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U.S. designates al Qaeda-affiliated group as 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist'

The U.S. Department of State said on Monday it was designating an al Qaeda-affiliated group which operates primarily in the Idlib, Syria as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist."

The Independent UK

Syria: 2 civilians killed in Israeli airstrike near Damascus

Syria's defense ministry says two civilians have been killed by an Israeli airstrike on military positions near Damascus

The Independent UK

Russia is recruiting Syrians skilled in urban combat to fight in Ukraine, US officials say

Some Syrian fighters are already reportedly in Russia readying themselves to fight Kyiv’s forces

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Damascus Raises Putin Road Signs Despite Economic Turmoil

The Damascus Chamber of Industry has expressed its support for the Russian army in its war against Ukraine by setting up road signs bearing the picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin across the Syrian capital. "We support Russia- Victory to Russia – Justice prevails" is the slogan that was inscribed…

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Syria: 2 Civilians Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Israel fired several missiles toward Syrian military positions near the capital Damascus Monday, killing two civilians and causing material damage, Syria's defense ministry said.

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US Officials Say Russia Recruiting Syrians to Fight in Ukraine

Russia is recruiting Syrian fighters experienced in urban combat as it ramps up its assault on Ukraine, according to US officials quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday. Moscow, which launched an invasion into its Eastern European neighbor on February 24, has in recent days recruited fighters from Syria…

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Israeli attack over Damascus kills two -Syrian State Media

An Israeli attack over the Syrian capital Damascus on Monday killed two civilians and left some material damage, Syrian State Media reported citing a military source.

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Militants Attack Syrian Military Bus, Killing 13 Regime Troops

Militants attacked a military bus traveling on a desert highway in central Syria on Sunday, killing 13 troops including several officers, state media reported. State news agency SANA said the militants used a variety of weapons in attack in the Palmyra region, adding that 18 soldiers were wounded. No further…

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Truce Holds in Syria's Idlib as Turkey Bolsters its Military Posts

Saturday marked two years since the signing of the truce agreement between Turkey and Russia over Syria's northwestern Idlib province and some regions of the Hama, Aleppo and Latakia provinces. The agreement allowed Turkey to bolster its military positions along over 78 posts. It has also deployed hundreds of heavy…

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The Observer view on Ukraine and western support

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Analysis: Is Russia repeating mistakes of past wars in Ukraine?

Putin may have anticipated a repeat of Russia’s seizure of Crimea, but what we have seen is more similar to Chechnya.

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