Ahead of Erdogan-Putin summit, Syrian opposition forces take strategic positions in Idlib backed by Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones).

Russia deploys warships to Syria's coast as Turkey says it 'opens the gates' for Syrian refugees who want to cross into Europe.

Russian and Syrian forces have intensified their bombing campaign of Saraqib city, which is considered the last key opposition transit point in Idlib. This opens route for the final assault on the rebel-held bastion.

An advance by Syrian government forces has left Turkish observation posts surrounded and Ankara in a weaker position in its dealings with Moscow and Damascus.

In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor in northeast Syria, Gen. Mazlum Kobane speaks on a range of issues including prospects for reviving dialogue with Turkey, US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw US troops from Syria and the impact of Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani's killing in Iraq.

Turkey’s plan to recruit mercenaries from Syria for the Libyan battlefield is gaining traction but appears to creating rifts among the Syrian opposition as fighters are lured to Libya by Turkish promises of money and more.

As the Syrian Army continues its military offensive in Idlib, tensions appear to be simmering between the Syrian National Army (SNA) and Hayy'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) after the latter blocked reinforcements arriving to help the former.

Turkey's catch-and-release handling of 18 regime fighters captured by the Syrian opposition shocked many opposition forces.

In response to Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria, the Egyptian parliament hosted Syrian Ambassador to Egypt Bassam Darwish in a move to show its official support for Syria against Turkey, and as a prelude to better diplomatic relations.

Marking the first time in over three years, the SAA has started establishing border posts along the Turkish-Syrian Border, taking over the areas vacated by the SDF which withdrew from the region following the launch of the Turkish operations in the region.

The recent Afrin military operations have reopened a door that the Syrian media have been painstakingly trying to close. “Hate”...

How is the Syrian conflict changing the role of women, especially in the northern semi-autonomous region of Rojava?

The Damascus-based Syrian Law Journal discusses a proposal under review to amend the Syrian Nationality Law

Numerous reconciliation and de-escalation agreements have been made by the Syrian regime and the rebels, but how are they formed?

Visit comes after rebels announce 'integrated' army structure following withdrawal of support by US and western partners.

Yarmouk in south Syria is not known as a hotbed of extremism – but IS-inspired militants have taken over, and...