May 2015 - Syria Special Weapons News

Coalition Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 31 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria Kurdish fighters drive ISIL militants out of 12 villages Press TV 31 May 2015 -- Kurdish forces have recaptured a dozen villages from the ISIL Takfiri terrorists near the Syrian northern province of Raqqa.
Syria army thwarts ISIL attack in Hasakah Province Press TV 31 May 2015 -- The Syrian army has repelled an attack by ISIL Takfiri militants on Arab country's military posts in the northeastern Syrian province of Hasakah.
Syria: UN envoy condemns death of at least 70 civilians in Aleppo UN News 31 May 2015 -- The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, has strongly condemned the death of at least 70 civilians in Syria's northern Aleppo province by barrel bombs dropped from government helicopters.
Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 30 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Rights Group: Syrian Barrel Bombs Kill 71 VOA 30 May 2015 -- Syrian army helicopters on Saturday dropped barrel bombs on Islamic State-controlled areas of Aleppo, killing 71 people and wounding dozens more, most of them civilians.
Experts: IS Skilled at Gathering Intelligence, Adjusting Tactics VOA 29 May 2015 -- While U.S. and coalition partners pluck intelligence on Islamic State extremists from the militants' communications or movements and then bomb them from the air, the militant group is gathering its own intelligence from city streets and preparing the ground for its next battlefield moves.
Airstrikes Deny ISIL Forces Tactical Advantages AFPS 29 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Top UN relief official urges Security Council to save Syria from 'hopelessness and further despair' UN News 28 May 2015 -- The Security Council must set aside its political differences and come together to find a solution for the "intractable" and drawn-out Syrian conflict, the top United Nations humanitarian official urged today as she warned the 15-member body that the situation in the country was "extremely grave and deteriorating by the day."
Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 28 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Islamic State left 'booby-trapped corpses' in Kobani IRIN 27 May 2015 -- A new report confirms gruesome allegations that militants from the so-called Islamic State (IS) systematically booby-trapped dead bodies before abandoning the Syrian town of Kobani in January.
Hezbollah forces press ahead with operation against ISIL in Qalamoun Press TV 27 May 2015 -- The ISIL Takfiri terrorists operating on the Lebanese-Syrian border are dealt yet another major blow as forces of Lebanon's resistance movement, Hezbollah, advance in the mountainous region of Qalamoun.
Syria Kurds liberate 14 Assyrian Christian villages Press TV 27 May 2015 -- Kurdish forces in Syria have managed to take control of 14 Assyrian Christian villages that had been held by the Takfiri ISIL terrorists since February.
Anti-ISIL Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Obama: US Must Rethink Military Assets in Iraq VOA 26 May 2015 -- President Barack Obama said the U.S. and its NATO allies need to consider how they are deploying military assets against Islamist extremists in Iraq, just hours after Baghdad announced an offensive to retake the provincial capital of Ramadi.
Turkish Election Outcome Could Shape Syria Policy VOA 26 May 2015 -- The latest opinion polls in Turkey are predicting that the ruling AK Party could lose its majority in parliament in the June 7 election. Analysts warn a significant change in foreign policy could be looming regarding Syria and the influx of refugees into the country.
Turkey, US begin program to train, equip Syria militants Press TV 26 May 2015 -- Turkey and the United States have officially started a joint program for training and equipping the militants operating against the government in Syria.
Pause in Syria fighting critical for farmers to harvest crops, get it to those in need - UN UN News 26 May 2015 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has called for humanitarian pauses in Syria so farmers can safely harvest and transport crops within the country to reach all Syrians in need.
Airstrikes Against ISIL Targets Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 25 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
The case that exposes Jordan's deportation double standards IRIN 25 May 2015 -- Wael al-Sahlee's journey went into reverse pretty quickly.
Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 24 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian troops kill 300 militants in Idlib province Press TV 24 May 2015 -- Syrian troops have killed more than 300 foreign-backed militants and injured hundreds of others in a large-scale military operation in the northwestern Idlib province, which broke the nearly month-long siege of the Jisr al-Shughour Hospital.
ISIL kills 400 civilians in central Palmyra: Syria TV Press TV 24 May 2015 -- The ISIL Takfiri terrorists have massacred 400 civilians, mostly women and children, during their onslaught on the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, Syrian state TV reports.
U.S., Coalition Continue Airstrikes Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 23 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Hezbollah, Syria retake new hilltop in Qalamoun Press TV 23 May 2015 -- Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah and the Syrian army have retaken a new hilltop in the border region of Qalamoun, another gain against the militants who are struggling to keep their last holdouts in the mountainous area.
UN envoy continues Syria consultations, seeking views on launching political process UN News 22 May 2015 -- The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria has said today that consultations on the future of the country continued today, as he shared perspectives with several interested parties, according to a UN spokesperson.
As thousands flee Syria's besieged historic city of Palmyra, UN refugee agency readies response plan UN News 22 May 2015 -- The United Nations refugee agency and its partners are preparing aid for some 11,000 people fleeing the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra and surrounding villages, which have been overrun by militant forces this week.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US-Led Airstrikes Target Islamic State Militants in Iraq, Syria VOA 22 May 2015 -- U.S.-led forces conducted 15 air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq since Thursday, concentrating on targets near Ramadi, the city that
recently fell to the insurgents, the U.S. military said on Friday.
Syrian forces make major advances in northeast Press TV 22 May 2015 -- Syria's Army has made major advances against the ISIL Takfiri terrorist group in the country's northeast.
Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Islamic State Takes Palmyra, Gains Control of Syria-Iraq Border VOA 21 May 2015 -- Observers say Islamic State has captured the last Syrian-controlled border crossing between Syria and Iraq.
Is Palmyra's Fall Strategic Loss for Syria? VOA 21 May 2015 -- The swift takeover of Palmyra—after only days of fighting—may have been a huge military victory for the Islamic State group but it may have also been, in part, a calculated strategic loss for the Syrian government.
IS Poised to Seize Huge Syrian Arms Depot VOA 21 May 2015 -- Islamic State fighters are poised to seize one of the largest arms depots in Syria after taking control of the city of Palmyra, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site that experts fear the extremists may loot and destroy as they have done with major archaeological sites in neighboring Iraq.
Islamic State Captures Ancient Syrian City VOA 20 May 2015 -- Islamic State apparently has captured the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, raising fears of another wave of destruction of irreplaceable Muslim cultural treasures.
Inherent Resolve Airstrikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 20 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian forces engage in heavy battles against ISIL outside Palmyra Press TV 20 May 2015 -- Syrian forces are engaged in heavy clashes with the ISIL Takfiri terrorists near the ancient city of Palmyra in the central province of Homs, amid reports that the militants have seized the northern parts of the city.
Islamic State Captures Part of Ancient Syrian City VOA 20 May 2015 -- Islamic State fighters seized parts of the ancient Syrian town of Palmyra on Wednesday, sparking fears the militant group would destroy a priceless archeological site.
Turkey, Other Syria Neighbors Say EU Should Take More Refugees VOA 20 May 2015 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says Turkey has spent nearly $6 billion on 2 million Syrians and Iraqis who have fled the conflicts in their countries and he says it is time developed nations do their "duty" and take in more refugees but there are few signs European Union countries are ready to do so
Coalition Airstrikes Target ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 19 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria Operation Was Highly Successful, Official Says AFPS 18 May 2015 -- The U.S. Special Operations Forces raid that killed a senior leader of the extremist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Syria May 15 was a highly successful operation, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren told reporters today.
In Geneva, UN envoy on Syria meets with international stakeholders amid ongoing consultations UN News 18 May 2015 -- The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria has continued to meet with Syrian, regional and international interlocutors today in the framework of the Geneva Consultations, according to a spokesperson for the Organization.
Military Airstrikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Hezbollah, Syria push to purge terrorists from Jord Flita Press TV 18 May 2015 -- Fighters from the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah, backed by Syrian armed forces, are tightening the noose on militants in the border region of Qalamoun, pressing to recapture Jord Flita, the last major position still under the control of the al-Nusra Front terrorist group.
Civilians in Yarmouk facing vulnerability of 'highest severity,' says UN agency UN News 18 May 2015 -- As the United Nations agency assisting Palestinian refugees in the Middle East continued humanitarian operations in around the Yarmouk Camp, deep concerns remained about violence that continues to profoundly threaten the lives and safety of Palestine refugees.
Airstrikes Target ISIL Tactical Units, Staging Areas AFPS 17 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US raid inside eastern Syria kills 32 ISIL terrorists Press TV 17 May 2015 -- A US raid in eastern Syria has killed 32 members of the ISIL terrorist group, including four of its leaders, sources say.
Nearly 300 killed near Palmyra as Syrian forces repel ISIL raid: Report Press TV 17 May 2015 -- Nearly 300 people have been killed near the ancient city of Palmyra in the central Homs Province since several days ago when Syrian troops staged a fierce resistance against a major offensive by ISIL Takfiri terrorists.
Syria troops drive ISIL out of ancient city Press TV 17 May 2015 -- Syrian government troops have pushed the ISIL terrorists back from the remains of Syria's ancient city of Palmyra in the western province of Homs.
Some 300 Killed in Fight for Palmyra Between ISIL and Syria Gov't Forces Sputnik 17 May 2015 -- About 300 people were killed in the clashes between the Syrian government's forces and the Islamic State jihadist group's (ISIL) near the ancient city of Palmyra, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
Syrian Air Force Targets ISIL Positions Near Palmyra Sputnik 17 May 2015 -- Syrian Air Force fighter jets hit Islamic State (ISIL) targets close to the ancient city of Palmyra, Al Mayadeen reported Sunday.
Former CIA Official Reflects on Tangle of Wars in Syria VOA 16 May 2015 -- A former top U.S. intelligence official says the crisis in Syria is the hardest policy problem that he has seen in his 33 years in government.
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Counter-ISIL Operation in Syria The White House 16 May 2015
Statement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on Counter-ISIL Operation in Syria DoD 16 May 2015
US Special Forces Kill IS Commander in Syria, Capture Wife VOA 16 May 2015 -- U.S. special forces have killed a top Islamic State commander and captured his wife in eastern Syria, the White House and Pentagon said Saturday.
ISIL seizes northern part of Syria's ancient city of Palmyra Press TV 16 May 2015 -- The ISIL Takfiri terrorists have reportedly taken control of the northern part of Syria's ancient city of Palmyra.
Syria, Hezbollah advance further in Qalamoun border region Press TV 16 May 2015 -- Syrian army forces and Lebanon's resistance group Hezbollah have made fresh gains in the battle against Takfiri militants in Qalamoun border region, raising hopes for the full liberation of the strategic area.
Turkey says shot down Syrian helicopter Press TV 16 May 2015 -- Turkey has shot down a Syrian helicopter 'for violating its airspace,' Turkish officials claim.
Turkey arrests soldiers over Syria-bound arms interception Press TV 16 May 2015 -- Turkey has detained eight serving members of the Army in connection with last year's interception of an alleged arms convoy destined to Syria.
Effect of Abu Sayyaf's Death on IS Unclear, Analyst Says VOA 16 May 2015 -- Families in Iraq fled from Islamic State fighters on Friday, saying the group had raised its black flag over a regional police headquarters.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Strategy to Defeat ISIL is Working, Military Official Says AFPS 15 May 2015 -- The coalition and Iraqi security forces strategy to defeat and dismantle the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant extremist group is clear and on track, the chief of staff of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said today.
Turkey Opposition Nervous About Ankara's Syria Policy VOA 14 May 2015 -- Recent victories by the Syrian opposition are being attributed to a newfound unity among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar. Opposition parties in Turkey are not happy with the efforts between the countries, however, accusing the government of preparing to intervene militarily in Syria.
In Geneva, UN envoy on Syria meets with officials from the Russian Federation and United Kingdom UN News 14 May 2015 -- The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, met today in Geneva with senior officials from the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom to discuss how to help Syrians move towards launching a political process, a spokesman for the UN has confirmed.
BRIEFING: Third time lucky for Syria talks? IRIN 14 May 2015 -- Those involved describe them as "under the radar", and indeed, many people may not have even noticed that in Geneva this month, a third round of negotiations on the Syrian conflict is underway.
Syria army fighting ISIL to protect ancient city: Report Press TV 14 May 2015 -- Syrian forces have reportedly been engaged in fierce clashes with the ISIL Takfiri terrorists in a bid to prevent them from destroying the historical city of Palmyra in the western Syrian province of Homs.
Syrians steadfast in fighting terrorism: Assad Press TV 14 May 2015 -- Syria's President Bashar al-Assad says terrorists' fueling of violence will not undermine Syrians' determination to combat terrorism.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 13 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian soldiers, Hezbollah forces gain strategic grounds in Qalamoun Press TV 13 May 2015 -- Syrian government forces backed by fighters from the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah have made major advances in the mountainous Qalamoun region, north of Damascus and along the border with neighboring Lebanon.
Army clashes with ISIL terrorists leave dozens dead in Syria's Homs Press TV 13 May 2015 -- At least four dozen people have been killed in clashes between Syrian government forces and ISIL Takfiri terrorists in the central Homs Province, reports say.
US Officials Alarmed at New Syrian Rebel Alliance VOA 13 May 2015 -- Battlefield gains by insurgents in northern Syria, in an alliance dominated by an al-Qaida affiliate, and hardline Islamist militias are presenting the Obama administration with a dilemma – whether to support the new insurgent momentum against President Bashar al-Assad or to have nothing to do with it, U.S. officials say.
In Geneva, UN envoy continues Syria consultations with national and regional stakeholders UN News 12 May 2015 -- The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, is continuing his meetings in Geneva aimed at bringing a political solution to the ongoing crisis in the Middle Eastern country, a spokesperson for the Organization confirmed today.
Army makes gains across Syria, recaptures key points in Qalamoun Press TV 12 May 2015 -- The Syrian army has carried out a series of military operations against terrorists' strongholds in different parts of the Arab country, including the mountainous Qalamoun region near the border with Lebanon.
Military Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 11 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syria: UN agency resumes aid distribution to civilians displaced from Yarmouk camp UN News 11 May 2015 -- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has resumed the provision of assistance to people displaced from Yarmouk camp in Syria, a spokesperson for the agency confirmed.
US-Turkish Pact Could Slow 'Jihadist Highway' VOA 11 May 2015 -- Washington and Ankara are close to signing a security deal to improve cooperation in stemming the threat of groups like the Islamic State (IS). In the face of strong criticism from its allies, Ankara has in the past few weeks stepped up its efforts to stop would-be jihadists from entering Syria to join the ranks of IS. But doubts remain over Ankara's priorities.
Hezbollah, Syrian troops kill 2 Nusra leaders in Qalamoun Press TV 11 May 2015 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah movement and the Syrian government forces have managed to kill two key terror commanders in the Syrian border region of Qalamoun as fight against the Takfiri elements in the area gains new momentum.
In Syria, Reports of Friction Inside Assad Regime VOA 11 May 2015 -- Reports of dissension inside the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are on the rise, amid reports of the downfall of the country's top intelligence chief, Ali Mamlouk. Mamlouk's reported arrest comes just weeks after the death of Rustom Ghazaleh, another top spy chief, in a Damascus hospital.
Turkish Border Crackdown Imperils Syrian Refugees VOA 11 May 2015 -- Turkish authorities have tightened controls, ending their open-door policy for Syrian refugees and making it more difficult for Syrians to enter Turkey and for international journalists to cover the war. There are even reports of people being fired upon as they approach the border.
Syrian army, Hezbollah drive militants out of Qalamoun region Press TV 10 May 2015 -- Syrian government forces backed by fighters from the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah have managed to drive militants out of an area in the strategic Qalamoun region, north of Damascus and along the border with neighboring Lebanon.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Battle goes on to free Syrian troops trapped by Takfiri militants Press TV 09 May 2015 -- Syrian troops have made advances towards the northwestern town of Jisr al-Shughur, where some 250 soldiers and their families are trapped in a hospital building by Takfiri militants.
Syrian army retakes villages from ISIL in Hasakah province Press TV 09 May 2015 -- The Syrian army has managed to retake several villages from ISIL Takfiri terrorists in the northeastern province of Hasakah.
Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Whatever happened to Kobani? IRIN 07 May 2015 -- Seven months ago, all eyes were on the Syrian town of Kobani as Islamic State militants and local Kurdish forces battled it out to the last fighter. An estimated 400,000 Kurds fled across the border into Turkey.
Hezbollah rejects reports on Qalamoun casualties Press TV 08 May 2015 -- Lebanon's Islamic resistance movement Hezbollah has dismissed reports that dozens of its fighters have been killed in fighting against militants in a border area between Lebanon and Syria.
Army clashes with ISIL terrorists leave 34 dead in Syria: Report Press TV 08 May 2015 -- Nearly 35 people have reportedly been killed in fierce clashes between Syrian government forces and ISIL Takfiri terrorists in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor over the past 24 hours.
Senior UN official warns of 'widespread and systematic' sexual violence in Syria, Iraq UN News 07 May 2015 -- Sexual violence is being committed strategically, in a widespread and systematic manner, and with a high-degree of sophistication by most parties to the conflict in Syria and Iraq, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Bangura, said today as she briefed journalists on her "scoping mission" to the region in April.
Carter: Combat Training Begins for New Syrian Forces AFPS 07 May 2015 -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced today that combat training has begun for nearly 90 fighters from the new Syrian forces and that a second group will begin training in the next few weeks.
Airstrikes Destroy ISIL Infrastructure in Iraq, Syria AFPS 07 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Rights Group: Assad Carried Out More Chlorine Attacks VOA 08 May 2015 -- A Syrian human rights group is accusing President Bashar al-Assad's government of carrying out fresh attacks using toxic chlorine gas.
UN envoy on Syria meets Saudi minister; stresses need to involve regional actors in consultations UN News 07 May 2015 -- As part of ongoing Geneva consultations on Syria, the United Nations Special Envoy for the country, Staffan de Mistura, met today with Prince Mohammed bin Saud bin Khaled Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Information and Technology Affairs.
Syrian army gains control of city in Qalamoun Press TV 07 May 2015 -- The Syrian army has gained control over strategic city in the southern Syrian region of al-Qalamoun near the capital, Damascus, reports say.
Turkey troops to intervene in Syria crisis soon: Opposition Press TV 07 May 2015 -- Turkey's main opposition party says the Turkish government is set to send ground forces to Syria in the upcoming days to militarily intervene in its neighboring country.
US Defense Department Begins Training of Syrian Rebels Sputnik 07 May 2015 -- Pentagon sources reveal that they are putting in place arrangements for their program to train and equip Syrian rebels, and will begin as early as this week.
IS Group Losses Resulting in Self-Styled Caliphates VOA 06 May 2015 -- Fighting on several fronts against multiple foes, the Islamic State militant group is showing signs of strain and, as a result, tribesmen and locals in towns it controls are enlisting locals to fight in self-styled caliphates, according to activists and local residents in northern Syrian towns.
Airstrikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Iraq AFPS 06 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Assad assures Syria's war on terror not lost Press TV 06 May 2015 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says a series of setbacks against the terrorists does not mean the Arab country has lost its war on terror, calling for more confidence in the government in its military campaign.
France delivered weapons to Syria militants: Hollande Press TV 06 May 2015 -- French President Francois Hollande has confessed that the country delivered various kinds of weapons, including lethal ones, to foreign-backed militants fighting in Syria, a new book reveals.
US Facing Dilemmas in Supporting Fragmented Syrian Opposition VOA 06 May 2015 -- From the outside, the Syrian opposition group Harakat Hazm seemed like the perfect candidate for the CIA's covert program to train and arm moderate rebels.
UN envoy announces start of talks aimed at achieving return to political track on Syria UN News 05 May 2015 -- A series of consultations that began today in Geneva aim to redouble international efforts in search of a political process to resolve the conflict in Syria, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, told journalists today.
UNICEF brings aid to displaced Yarmouk families in previously inaccessible Damascus suburb UN News 05 May 2015 -- The United Nations children's agency participated in two missions this week to provide humanitarian assistance to families recently displaced from Yarmouk camp, the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today.
ISIL Tactical Units, Fighting Positions Destroyed in Airstrikes AFPS 05 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.
Hezbollah, Nusra Square Up for Rematch VOA 05 May 2015 -- Following recent gains in the north of the country, Syrian rebels and their allies are preparing for a new offensive further south against President Bashar al-Assad's ally Hezbollah, the Lebanese radical Shi'ite movement, for control of a strategic region on the border with Lebanon.
Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Iraq AFPS 04 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkey Opposition Puts $16B Price Tag on Neighborhood Wars VOA 04 May 2015 -- Turkey's main opposition party says the Syrian civil war and the conflict in Iraq have cost the country more than $16 billion in the past four years in refugee costs, lost import and export opportunities, and reduced tourism revenue, and it blames President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for having worsened the economic fallout for Turkey from the neighboring conflicts by pursuing what it calls "wrong policies."
Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian army cuts militants supply line near Damascus Press TV 03 May 2015 -- The Syrian army has made new gains against Takfiri militants operating in the country, cutting the militants' supply line near the capital Damascus.
Syrian Peace Talks Kick Off In Geneva VOA 03 May 2015 -- Meetings between Syria's warring factions and the U.N.'s Syria envoy begin this week in the latest bid to kick-start stalled negotiations to end the country's four-year-old civil war.
US Probes Report of Civilian Deaths in Airstrike in Syria VOA 02 May 2015 -- The U.S. Central Command said Saturday that it was investigating claims that a U.S.-led airstrike in northern Syria killed at least 52 civilians, including seven children.
Amid reports of new attack on Yarmouk camp, UN agency urges Syria to halt military operations in civilian areas UN News 02 May 2015 -- After a reported overnight attack on Yarmouk refugee camp, the United Nations relief agency assisting Palestinians across the Middle East has called on the Syrian Government to refrain from using explosive weapons in populated areas, "including airborne weapons, whose indiscriminate effects expose civilians to imminent danger and suffering."
In Syria, Fluid Loyalties Complicate US Efforts VOA 02 May 2015 -- Four years ago, Syria's president launched a crackdown on demonstrators protesting his authoritarian rule.
ISIL Experiencing Setbacks in Iraq, Syria, Centcom Says AFPS 01 May 2015 -- While Beiji and Ramadi in Iraq remain contested between Iraqi security forces and extremist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant militants, ISIL is experiencing setbacks, a U.S. Central Command spokesman said today.
Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 01 May 2015 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Syrian forces attack militants in Latakia province Press TV 01 May 2015 -- Syrian army forces have carried out an offensive against militants in the coastal province of Latakia.

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