[Published here on February 21, 2017]
Beirut (AFP) – Syrian opposition figures will return to Geneva on Thursday for new UN-sponsored talks with President Bashar al-Assad’s regime on their country’s six-year conflict.
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Omran, one child among millions traumatised by Syria war | AFP
[Published here on August 19, 2016]
Beirut (AFP) – Haggard and covered in blood, little Omran’s blank stare has grabbed headlines around the world. But across war-torn Syria, thousands of children like him are traumatised by daily life under siege and the threat of bombs.
Truce in peril as Syria bombardments kill 30 | AFP
[Published here on April 23, 2016]
Aleppo (Syria) (AFP) – At least 30 civilians were killed Saturday in regime and rebel bombardment of areas across Syria, threatening an eight-week-old truce at a time when peace talks are stalled in Geneva.
Escalating Syria violence threatens ceasefire | AFP
[Published here April 15, 2016]
Beirut (AFP) – Fighting escalated around Syria’s second city Aleppo, as a Russian-backed government offensive strained a landmark ceasefire and threatened a new round of peace talks in Geneva.
