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8 February

Over 2,200 IS Detainees Transferred to Iraq From Syria: Iraqi Official

Iraq has received 2,225 Islamic State group detainees, whom the US military began transferring from Syria last month, an Iraqi official said.

3 February

Middle East

Syrian Army soldiers deploy throughout the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods following days of fierce clashes with SDF Kurdish forces, which ultimately result in the withdrawal of the Kurdish forces towards eastern Syria.

Staff Writer With AFP

Syrian Security Forces Enter Hasakeh City Under Deal With Kurds

Syrian government security personnel entered Hasakeh city, a stronghold of Kurdish forces, under an integration deal agreed with the Kurds.

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31 January

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Government, Kurds Reach Comprehensive Agreement

Syria's government and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive deal on Friday to gradually integrate the Kurds' military and civilian institutions into the state.

29 January

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Syrian Leader Meets Putin, Russia Eyes Deal on Military Bases

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for talks in Moscow on Wednesday, as the Kremlin seeks to secure the future of military bases vital for its operations in the Middle East.

25 January

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Frees 126 Minors After Taking Prison From Kurdish Forces

Syria's government freed at least 126 minors being held in a northern prison on Saturday, state media reported, after taking over the facility from Kurdish forces as part of an agreement.

24 January

Middle East

Islamic State supporters hold up the caliphate's flag

Staff Writer With AFP

More IS Detainees Heading to Iraq From Syria: Iraqi Officials

Hundreds of Islamic State group detainees were being transferred from Syria to Iraq on Saturday, the second batch since the US announced plans to relocate the jihadists there, two Iraqi security officials told AFP.

23 January

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Volatile Security Blocks UN From Syria IS-Linked Camp

Poor security conditions at a camp in northeast Syria that houses thousands of suspected relatives of Islamic State group fighters, including foreigners has prevented the UN refugee agency from entering.

22 January

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says Struck Syria-Lebanon Border Crossings Used by Hezbollah

The Israeli military said it struck four crossings along the Syria-Lebanon border on Wednesday that were used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons, after earlier launching fresh strikes on the militant group in Lebanon.

20 January

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Govt, Kurds Trade Accusations Over Fate of IS Prisoners

The Syrian government and Kurdish forces traded accusations on Monday over the fate of Islamic State group prisoners held in Kurdish-run facilities, as Syria's army deployed in the north and east under a recent deal.

19 January

Middle East