Syrian rebels say US, allies sending more arms to fend off Iran threat
Syrian rebels say the United States and its allies are sending them more arms to try to fend off a new push into the southeast by Iran-backed militias aiming to open an overland supply route between Iraq and Syria.
May 30, 2017, 22:09 PM IST
Syria rebels return to peace talks
The rebels on Wednesday said they were temporarily pulling out of the talks -- sponsored by regime backers Russia and Iran and opposition supporter Turkey -- over air strikes against civilians.
May 04, 2017, 21:11 PM IST
Syrian rebels suspend participation in Astana peace talks
The Syrian armed opposition said on Wednesday it had suspended its participation in peace talks being held in Kazakhstan and demanded an end to government bombing of areas under its control.
May 04, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
Clashes in Syria capital after surprise rebel assault
Rebels and allied jihadists, led by former Al-Qaeda affiliate Fateh al-Sham Front, attacked government positions in the Jobar district.
Mar 19, 2017, 23:33 PM IST
Syrian government says ready for prisoner swaps with rebels
Syrian rebels cast doubt on Monday that they would attend Russian-backed peace talks in Kazakhstan this week, accusing Moscow of failing to get Damascus to fully comply with a ceasefire deal or release any prisoners.
Feb 13, 2017, 23:12 PM IST
Syrian army retakes key rebel area near Damascus
The Syrian army said on Sunday that it had recaptured a flashpoint area from rebels near Damascus that supplies water to the capital.
Jan 29, 2017, 19:47 PM IST
Syrian rebels to attend peace talks in Kazakhstan: Officials
Syrian rebel groups have decided to attend peace talks backed by Russia and Turkey in Kazakhstan to press for implementation of a widely violated ceasefire, rebel officials said on Monday, in a boost for Moscow-led diplomacy.
Jan 16, 2017, 13:46 PM IST
Syrian rebels announce peace talks with government
Several rebel groups have said they were freezing talks on planned peace negotiations with the Syrian government, citing "major violations" by the government forces to an ongoing ceasefire.
Jan 03, 2017, 10:27 AM IST
Syria regime, rebels agree nationwide ceasefire
Syria`s army and key ally Russia on Thursday announced a nationwide ceasefire to take effect at midnight, in a major potential breakthrough after nearly six years of civil war.
Dec 29, 2016, 22:23 PM IST
Russia, Turkey said to agree Syria ceasefire, rebels caution
Turkey and Russia have agreed a ceasefire for all of Syria that should come into force at midnight, Turkish state media said today, but rebel groups said no such official truce had been agreed.
Dec 28, 2016, 23:06 PM IST
Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov concerned over US attempt to arm Syrian rebels
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov voiced his concerns over possible US arms deliveries to Syrian rebels in a phone conversation with US Secretary of State John Kerry, Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Dec 28, 2016, 10:25 AM IST
21 civilians 'executed' by rebels in Aleppo: State media
Syrian authorities have accused rebel fighters of executing 21 civilians, including women and children, at close range as they quit second city Aleppo last week, state media reported.
Dec 26, 2016, 18:09 PM IST
Vladimir Putin, Hassan Rouhani welcome Syrian army's victory in Aleppo
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin welcomed the "Syrian army`s victory against the terrorists in Aleppo" during a late-night phone call, Iranian media reported on Sunday.
Dec 25, 2016, 14:31 PM IST
4,000 rebels leave Aleppo in 'last stages' of evacuation: ICRC
"Overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, in one of the last stages of the evacuation, more than 4,000 fighters were evacuated in private cars," said Ingy Sedky, the ICRC's spokeswoman in Syria.
Dec 22, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
Last batch of fighters evacuated, President Assad has taken control of Aleppo: Syrian Observatory
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad took control of Aleppo city on Wednesday after the last batch of fighters was evacuated.
Dec 22, 2016, 00:57 AM IST
Clashes between Syrian rebels, ISIS intensify, four Turkish soldiers killed: Army
Clashes between Turkish-backed Syrian rebels and Islamic State militants intensified around the northern Syrian town of al-Bab on Wednesday, killing four Turkish soldiers and more than 40 jihadists, the army said.
Dec 21, 2016, 18:15 PM IST
Deal to evacuate civilians reached, Syrian rebels to leave east Aleppo
An agreement for the imminent evacuation of civilians from east Aleppo in Syria has been reached.
Dec 13, 2016, 23:53 PM IST
Syrian army takes control of Aleppo district as battle enters 'final phase'
In a significant victory against the rebels, the Syrian government forces on Monday 0recaptured a major district of Aleppo, leaving rebellions cornered in a small pocket as the battle for the city entered its "final phase".
Dec 12, 2016, 18:14 PM IST
Syrian rebels in besieged eastern Aleppo call for ceasefire, evacuation of civilians
Syrian rebels in besieged eastern Aleppo called on Wednesday for an immediate five-day ceasefire and the evacuation of civilians and wounded.
Dec 08, 2016, 00:14 AM IST
Syrian rebels battling government forces in southeast Aleppo: Official
Syrian rebels were fighting pro-government militias on the southeastern edge of east Aleppo's opposition-held enclave on Tuesday, a rebel official said, as Damascus and its allies try to build on major gains in the city in recent days.
Nov 29, 2016, 16:35 PM IST
