Jaish Al Islam

Syria regime close to cementing control over Damascus after six-year war

Syria's regime is close to cementing its control over the entire capital under local deals with rebels after a six-year war that has ravaged suburbs of Damascus and caused population displacements.

52 dead as rival rebel groups clash near Syria capital: Monitor

At least 50 fighters and two civilians were killed Tuesday in clashes between rival anti-regime groups east of Syria's capital, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Ceasefire needs to be 'urgently revitalised' before second round of peace talks: UN's Syria envoy

The UN's Syria envoy said Thursday he planned to hold another round of peace talks, but called for ceasefire to be "revitalised" before setting a date.

Syria ceasefire looks shaky as rebel groups vow armed response to regime violations

Whether proximity or proxy talks, Syria peace negotiations in Geneva are a likely non-starter

The proximity talks on Syria are set to last six months if they start. On the ground, the proxies and their masters are working overtime to get as much battle mileage as they can as a bargaining chip for the talks as well its outcome