Syria Civil war

Assad regime was forced to call a ceasefire after rebel forces responded to the relentless assault on civilian territories in Idlib, Syria.

Two weeks ago, Russia vetoed the 9-year-old UN mandate that allows the distribution of support and resources to the 4.1 million people in northwest Syria.

UN request that the cross-border mandate in Syria is extended for at least 12 months, to allow humanitarian organisations to continue providing vital support and resources to the 4.1 million people in North-West Syria.

The UK pledges a further £150 million to the people seeking humanitarian assistance in Syria. Over 12 years, the UK has contributed around £3.8 billion to support the people affected by the largest refugee crises in the world.

The United States, France and Britain launched 'one time shot' in retaliation for gassing of civilians in Douma.

'Get ready, Russia': US President denounces Assad as 'gas killing animal' after Kremlin vows to shoot down US missiles.

President Trump meeting with senior military leaders, over a suspected poison gas attack in Syria that killed women and children.

Monitoring group Syrian Observatory for Human Rights warns children among dead following bombings in rebel-held towns.

SDF forces in Syria took control of Al-Meshlab in June 2017, when a major offensive was launched to recapture Raqqa from the Islamic State (Isis) terror group.

Hundreds of civilians fled the city last week as US-led airstrikes on Isis fighters intensified to drive them from one of their last Syrian strongholds.

The team's success has left many Syrians feeling conflicted due to its strong ties with President Assad.

Rights group says 530,000 Syrian children missed school last year as funds did not reach hosting countries.

Activists hope their testimonies will be used in future war crime trials to hold the Syrian government to account.

There are plans to rebuild Aleppo's great medieval mosques, souks, bath houses and citadel "with the same stones where we can".

Four Arab states have accused Qatar of supporting terror groups, something that Doha strongly denies.

American Robert Grodt and Luke Rutter, from the UK, were fighting alongside Kurdish soldiers.

This is the first time the Syrian president is touring the Khmeymim airbase, which is pivotal for Russia operations.

Quartet allegedly fought with Nusra Front in northern Syria.

The Orphans City is expected to house around 990 children in 55 villas.

The SDF's Kurdish majority will be seen as foreign occupiers by the village's Arab population.

Previous attempts to reduce violence in the Syria civil war have failed.

Talks did not involve representatives of Assad government or rebels.

The investigation tested blood and samples from the site of the attack

OPCW says presence of the nerve agent in Syrian town is 'incontrovertible'.

A vehicle stocked with food started distributing crisps to children when it exploded.

The Scottish politician said investigations have to be carried out before military action is justified.

President condemns Khan Sheikhoun attack that killed 73 as 'an affront to humanity'.

Sarin was allegedly used but Syria 'categorically denies' the claim.

New policy represents marked departure from Obama administration's stance on the conflict.

More than half of the Syrian population has been displaced at some point during the conflict.