Syrian Christians fear massacre at hands of Sunni insurgent groups
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Correct.
One of the reasons why the parliament is deadlocked.
Some of those aligned with Hizbolla are opportunistic and some
haven't forgiven the sunnis for aligning with Palestinians during the civil war.
For when you wake up from your hangover.
Border with Iraq: cut off.
Hizbolla supply lines: cut off.
Aleppo: fallen
Hama: fallen
Homs: fallen
Damascus: in progress
The writing is on the wall.
We're watching a brutal regime in its death throes.
The axis of evil aka axis of resistance has collapsed
Maybe the US will save him, but it could be too late.
Syrian President Assad to distance himself from Iran-Russia axis, move closer to US
Diplomatic source says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reached the conclusion that Russia and the Islamic Republic are no longer able to ensure his continued rule.
A diplomatic source told Iran International that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is planning to distance himself from the Iran-Russia axis and reach out to the US.
According to the source, Assad's goal is to completely end the Iranian presence in Syria.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stressed that following recent developments, Assad has reached the conclusion that Russia and the Islamic Republic are no longer able to help him remain in power. He is therefore working to distance himself from the Iran-Russia axis and seeking closer relations with the US.
The source also said that in recent days, the US has demanded that Assad end Iran's and Russia's presence in Syria. According to him, Assad is interested in preserving the Russian military bases in the country so as to placate Moscow, but the Islamic Republic will be completely banned from the country.
The source also told Iran International that Assad has decided not to intervene in the areas which are under Kurdish control.
www.israelnationalnews.com
Syrian President Assad to distance himself from Iran-Russia axis, move closer to US
Diplomatic source says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reached the conclusion that Russia and the Islamic Republic are no longer able to ensure his continued rule.
A diplomatic source told Iran International that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is planning to distance himself from the Iran-Russia axis and reach out to the US.
According to the source, Assad's goal is to completely end the Iranian presence in Syria.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stressed that following recent developments, Assad has reached the conclusion that Russia and the Islamic Republic are no longer able to help him remain in power. He is therefore working to distance himself from the Iran-Russia axis and seeking closer relations with the US.
The source also said that in recent days, the US has demanded that Assad end Iran's and Russia's presence in Syria. According to him, Assad is interested in preserving the Russian military bases in the country so as to placate Moscow, but the Islamic Republic will be completely banned from the country.
The source also told Iran International that Assad has decided not to intervene in the areas which are under Kurdish control.
Syrian President Assad to distance himself from Iran-Russia axis, move closer to US
Diplomatic source says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reached the conclusion that Russia and the Islamic Republic are no longer able to ensure his continued rule.
www.israelnationalnews.com
Mop up op in Aleppo lol, Putin boi is such a military genius
You should be leading Assad's army and advising them on proper retreat tactics and strategy. Your talents are being wasted on Toronto's escort review board.
Of course we'll likely see a continuation of the civil war between Islamists like the HTH and whatever Syrian generals have swapped sides as well as Turkey warring with the Kurdish opposition in the North-East....
We're watching a brutal regime in its death throes.
The axis of evil aka axis of resistance has collapsed
Maybe there will be some kind of coalition in the short term but I can't see it last and I can't see any side (except the Kurds) agreeing to a partition of the country.
Nottyovsky has gone to help Assad.....Mop up op in Aleppo lol, Putin boi is such a military genius
You should be leading Assad's army and advising them on proper retreat tactics and strategy. Your talents are being wasted on Toronto's escort review board.
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So far there doesn't seem to be any widespread on Christians (or Shia). There is a video of the Turkish backed SNA killing uniformed Kurdish prisoners going around which people are claiming are Christian civilians.
Even if the leaders of HTS are truthful in their desire to build a unified Syria, there are so many groups within their coalition and I am doubtful of their ability to keep the lid on the more Jihadist of their coalition.
Even if the leaders of HTS are truthful in their desire to build a unified Syria, there are so many groups within their coalition and I am doubtful of their ability to keep the lid on the more Jihadist of their coalition.
It's impossible to guess how this will end.
But I suspect 1 lot of jihadis is just as bad as any other.
There is a wide range of bad possible. For example, a group pushing for democratic implementation of Islamic rule is far less worse than a group like ISIS who simply wanted to destroy everything that didn't fit their world-view.
The Turks want to knock off the Kurds.
Top US ally, SDF commander in Syria warns of ISIS return if Turkish airstrikes don’t stop
In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Gen. Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the main U.S. ally whose fighters are currently guarding 45,000 ISIS militants and their families at camps and prisons in Eastern Syria, said the Turkish military and its allied forces continue to attack his Kurdish forces, despite a U.S. brokered ceasefire deal Wednesday.
"We are still under constant attack from the Turkish military and the Turkish-supported opposition which is called SNA," Gen. Mazloum told Fox. "Eighty drone attacks a day we have from the Turkish military. There is intensive artillery shells. This situation has paralyzed our counterterror operation."
The attacks by the Turkish military on the SDF have increased since Bashar Al Assad’s fall on December 8. Gen. Mazloum warned that if his Kurdish fighters have to flee, ISIS would return.
Gen. Mazloum said half of his fighters guarding the ISIS camps had to withdraw in recent days.
"All of the prisons still are under our control. However, the prisons and camps are in a critical situation because who is guarding them? They are leaving and having to protect their families," said Gen. Mazloum in an interview from his base in Eastern Syria. "I can give you one example like the Raqqa ISIS prison, which contains about 1,000 ISIS ex-fighters. The number of guards there have diminished by half which is putting them in a fragile position."
A chilling warning from one of America’s staunchest allies. The U.S. has 900 troops in Eastern Syria, and they would likely have to withdraw if the allied Kurdish fighters retreat under attack from Turkey’s military, which views the Kurds as a terrorist threat.
"We don't want to see that happen. So we're in very close touch with our SDF partners to try to maintain that focus on counter-ISIS missions. And we are just as importantly in touch with our Turkish counterparts," said National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby during a White House press briefing Thursday.
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Turkey today meeting with President Recep Erdogan to discuss how to bring stability to Syria.
Secretary Blinken "reiterated the importance of all actors in Syria respecting human rights, upholding international humanitarian law, and taking all feasible steps to protect civilians, including members of minority groups," State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement following the meeting with President Erdogan. "He emphasized the need to ensure the coalition can continue to execute its critical mission to defeat ISIS."
CENTCOM Commander General Erik Kurilla met with Gen. Mazloum and the SDF in Syria on Tuesday, two days after the U.S. military carried out extensive airstrikes targeting dozens of ISIS positions in Eastern Syria. The operation struck over 75 targets – camps and operatives – using U.S. Air Force B-52s, F-15s, and A-10s, according to a statement released by U.S. Central Command.
"There should be no doubt – we will not allow ISIS to reconstitute and take advantage of the current situation in Syria," said Kurilla. "All organizations in Syria should know that we will hold them accountable if they partner with or support ISIS in any way."
On Wednesday, the SDF announced a truce with Syria’s Turkey-backed rebels in northern Manbij following U.S. mediation "to ensure the safety and security of civilians," Gen. Mazloum said early on Wednesday.
www.foxnews.com
Top US ally, SDF commander in Syria warns of ISIS return if Turkish airstrikes don’t stop
In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Gen. Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the main U.S. ally whose fighters are currently guarding 45,000 ISIS militants and their families at camps and prisons in Eastern Syria, said the Turkish military and its allied forces continue to attack his Kurdish forces, despite a U.S. brokered ceasefire deal Wednesday.
"We are still under constant attack from the Turkish military and the Turkish-supported opposition which is called SNA," Gen. Mazloum told Fox. "Eighty drone attacks a day we have from the Turkish military. There is intensive artillery shells. This situation has paralyzed our counterterror operation."
The attacks by the Turkish military on the SDF have increased since Bashar Al Assad’s fall on December 8. Gen. Mazloum warned that if his Kurdish fighters have to flee, ISIS would return.
Gen. Mazloum said half of his fighters guarding the ISIS camps had to withdraw in recent days.
"All of the prisons still are under our control. However, the prisons and camps are in a critical situation because who is guarding them? They are leaving and having to protect their families," said Gen. Mazloum in an interview from his base in Eastern Syria. "I can give you one example like the Raqqa ISIS prison, which contains about 1,000 ISIS ex-fighters. The number of guards there have diminished by half which is putting them in a fragile position."
A chilling warning from one of America’s staunchest allies. The U.S. has 900 troops in Eastern Syria, and they would likely have to withdraw if the allied Kurdish fighters retreat under attack from Turkey’s military, which views the Kurds as a terrorist threat.
"We don't want to see that happen. So we're in very close touch with our SDF partners to try to maintain that focus on counter-ISIS missions. And we are just as importantly in touch with our Turkish counterparts," said National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby during a White House press briefing Thursday.
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Turkey today meeting with President Recep Erdogan to discuss how to bring stability to Syria.
Secretary Blinken "reiterated the importance of all actors in Syria respecting human rights, upholding international humanitarian law, and taking all feasible steps to protect civilians, including members of minority groups," State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement following the meeting with President Erdogan. "He emphasized the need to ensure the coalition can continue to execute its critical mission to defeat ISIS."
CENTCOM Commander General Erik Kurilla met with Gen. Mazloum and the SDF in Syria on Tuesday, two days after the U.S. military carried out extensive airstrikes targeting dozens of ISIS positions in Eastern Syria. The operation struck over 75 targets – camps and operatives – using U.S. Air Force B-52s, F-15s, and A-10s, according to a statement released by U.S. Central Command.
"There should be no doubt – we will not allow ISIS to reconstitute and take advantage of the current situation in Syria," said Kurilla. "All organizations in Syria should know that we will hold them accountable if they partner with or support ISIS in any way."
On Wednesday, the SDF announced a truce with Syria’s Turkey-backed rebels in northern Manbij following U.S. mediation "to ensure the safety and security of civilians," Gen. Mazloum said early on Wednesday.
Top US ally, SDF commander in Syria warns of ISIS return if Turkish airstrikes don’t stop
Gen. Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, said the Turkish military continue to attack his Kurdish forces, despite a U.S. brokered ceasefire deal.
www.foxnews.com
Nothing to see here just Muslims killing Christian’s !!
funny how everyone is out there prostrating the Jews but Muslims are very safe in a Christian country my you can’t say that when it’s switched around . Muslims killing people in the name of Allah Just a peaceful religion huh the religion of peace and murder if you don’t submit
funny how everyone is out there prostrating the Jews but Muslims are very safe in a Christian country my you can’t say that when it’s switched around . Muslims killing people in the name of Allah Just a peaceful religion huh the religion of peace and murder if you don’t submit
