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Seán Crowe says Syrian conflict "can be resolved"
The Sinn Féin TD met with a representative of a main Christian community in Syria yesterday, who said the conflict as not simple as it is being portrayed by elements of international media.
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Aug 10th 2012, 9:10 PM
Syria in danger of 'long-term civil war', says UN chief
Meanwhile, Syrian rebels have been forced from key area of Aleppo.
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Aug 10th 2012, 10:30 AM
Clashes rage in rebel bastions of Syria's Aleppo
Meanwhile, President Assad appointed a new prime minister to replace the one who defected to neighbouring Jordan earlier this week.
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Aug 9th 2012, 8:46 PM
Syria: At least 162 reported killed across country
At least 37 people – 17 civilians, 10 rebels and 10 soldiers – were reportedly killed in the northern city of Aleppo.
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Aug 8th 2012, 8:26 PM
Syria: Amnesty releases satellite images of Aleppo activity
Images taken in and around Aleppo recently show increased use of heavy weapons in the area.
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Aug 8th 2012, 9:11 AM
Syria: Aleppo assault will be 'nail in coffin' of Assad's presidency
US Defence Secretary says reported use of weapons against the Syrian people shows that Assad’s “regime is coming to an end”.
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Jul 30th 2012, 8:18 AM
Syria army launches Aleppo assault
Fears are growing about the safety of civilians in Syria’s second city, with reports of massive assaults on several neighbourhoods.
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Jul 28th 2012, 11:56 AM
Syrian ambassador defections confirmed by US
White House also said it considers reports the Syrian government is using planes in its assault on Aleppo as “credible”.
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Jul 26th 2012, 9:04 AM
Fighter jets, helicopter gunships target rebel areas of Syria's Aleppo - reports
The country’s second city has seen fresh heavy violence today, according to reports from the area.
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Jul 24th 2012, 3:30 PM
Eight killed in Syrian prison mutiny
Opposition Syrian National Council claims regime forces opened fire on detainees during a peaceful sit-in protest.
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Jul 24th 2012, 8:54 AM
Syrian regime forces accused of summary executions
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims that state forces executed at least 23 people yesterday.
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Jul 23rd 2012, 2:57 PM
Executions reported as rebels seize border crossings in Syria
Iraq says that all of its borders with Syria have been seized.
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Jul 20th 2012, 8:20 AM
Syria: 'At least 200 dead' in village massacre
At least 200 people, mostly civilians, are thought to be dead after the single most violent attack reported in the bloody 16-month uprising.
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Jul 13th 2012, 8:15 AM
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The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Jul 3rd 2012, 8:44 AM
Turkey scrambles fighter jets to Syrian border
Officials say military movement is in response to the activity of Syrian helicopters.
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Jul 1st 2012, 3:19 PM
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The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning.
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Jun 30th 2012, 9:00 AM
Syrian violence has worsened since ceasefire, says UN
Kofi Annan says the ceasefire plan he brokered “is clearly not being implemented”.
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Jun 27th 2012, 3:11 PM
Turkey seeking NATO meeting after Syria shoots down military plane
Turkish minister says plane was shot down in international airspace 15 minutes after it had strayed briefly into Syrian territory.
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Jun 24th 2012, 12:20 PM
Syria says it shot down Turkish warplane after it violated air space
Latest incident shows dramatic escalation in tensions between neighbouring states.
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Jun 23rd 2012, 9:36 AM
Russia 'not supplying' attack helicopters to Syria - Ministry
Hillary Clinton had said she believed that there were attack helicopters on the way from Russia to Syria – something Russia denies.
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Jun 15th 2012, 8:11 AM
UN observers reach town of reported massacre
Meanwhile, Syrian troops have been heavily shelling a rebel-held area of Homs.
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Jun 8th 2012, 3:25 PM
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
Your essential round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…
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May 29th 2012, 7:58 PM
Car bomb strikes eastern city in Syria
Nine people have reportedly been killed in today’s powerful explosion.
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May 19th 2012, 4:54 PM
UN observer team evacuated from Syrian town after bombing
Observers came under attack in a northern Syrian town yesterday.
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May 16th 2012, 12:52 PM
VIDEO: Bomb strikes UN observer vehicle after attack on funeral
Activists say up to 20 people were killed when Syrian security forces opened fire on a funeral procession.
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May 15th 2012, 7:25 PM
Syrian conflict spreads to Lebanon
Five people were reportedly killed in Syria today. Meanwhile, pro- and anti-Assad groups clashed in northern Lebanon.
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May 13th 2012, 8:34 PM
Four students killed in assault on Syrian college
Activists say government forces stormed dorms at Aleppo University.
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May 3rd 2012, 3:43 PM
VIDEO: Syrian government forces accused of war crimes in Idlib
Human rights group says soldiers carried out summary executions and targeted civilians.
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May 2nd 2012, 11:36 AM
Explosions rock north-western Syrian city Idlib
UN observers have visited the site of the bombings, according to Syrian state news.
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Apr 30th 2012, 1:24 PM
'Together we can make it': UN observer chief appeals for Syrian ceasefire support
Major General Robert Mood says both sides of the Syrian conflict have to work to end violence.
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Apr 30th 2012, 8:34 AM
UN chief: Syrian government failing to comply with peace plan
Ban Ki-moon says he is “deeply concerned”, but optimistic that progress can be made on Syrian peace plan.
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Apr 19th 2012, 7:54 AM
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The 9 at 9 The nine things you need to know this morning.
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Mar 28th 2012, 8:30 AM
Syrian security forces 'using human shields'
Human Rights Watch says Syria should be referred to the International Criminal Court after accounts of soldiers forcing people to act as shields.
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Mar 25th 2012, 3:26 PM
Clashes continue in Syria despite UN statement
The UN Security Council has called for a ceasefire to allow dialogue aimed at resolving the crisis and to allow humanitarian aid in.
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Mar 22nd 2012, 6:06 PM
Explosion in Syria's second city Aleppo
Syrian state media is reporting an unspecified number of casualties from today’s blast.
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Mar 18th 2012, 1:18 PM
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Mar 18th 2012, 8:58 AM
Dozens killed as twin explosions strike Syrian capital
State news agency SANA says that car bombs appear to have been involved in the attacks which killed several people this morning.
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Mar 17th 2012, 3:00 PM
Syria's deputy minister for oil defects in YouTube video
Abdo Hussameldin announced he was defecting in a YouTube video, making him the first high ranking official to abandon the Assad regime since the uprising began a year ago this month.
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Mar 8th 2012, 9:18 AM
EU ministers recognise Syrian National Council as legitimate representatives
The assets of the Syrian central bank have been frozen, while seven ministers have an asset freeze and a visa ban.
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Feb 27th 2012, 1:42 PM
EU foreign ministers to meet as international pressure increases on Syria
The Ministers are expected to approve more sanctions against the Assad regime which has been responsible for the death of thousands of protesters.
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Feb 27th 2012, 8:58 AM
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