Mustafa al-Haj Mustafa al-Haj is a pseudonym for a Syrian journalist based in Syria. Syria | Oct 21, 2016 Syrian regime promotes another image of the war-torn country The Syrian state media has been promoting a false image of the country and its capital, spreading images of untouched cities and holding entertainment events, while the war rages on in the opposition areas. Syria | Oct 14, 2016 Militants from Syria's Qudsaya prepare to leave for Idlib The Syrian regime has recently pounded the city of Qudsaya, northwest of Damascus, in a bid to reach another one of its settlements that includes the evacuation of militants from the cities. Syria | Mar 2, 2016 Assad miffs opposition, Russians with call for elections After announcement of a cease-fire agreement Feb. 22, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad decreed that legislative elections be held April 13 in contravention of the agreement. Syria | Feb 24, 2016 Will the Syrian truce survive? As Syrian regime forces recaptured Atman, gaining control of almost all of the cities bordering the critical old international Damascus-Daraa road, talks of a truce emerged. Syria | Feb 16, 2016 Will regime keep the upper hand in Syrian conflict? The Syrian army has gained control of the area connecting Moadamiyet al-Sham and Daraya in Rif Dimashq, though opposition figures say the siege won’t last. Syria | Feb 5, 2016 Is Syrian regime's seizure of Sheikh Miskin a tipping point? Aided by Russian air cover, the Syrian regime retook the strategic city of Sheikh Miskin and advanced on numerous other fronts, likely affecting the Geneva III talks. Syria | Feb 2, 2016 How one Syrian group is helping kids get back to school The Olive Branch Organization is building schools in war-damaged areas of Syria, realizing that without education and psychological support, children might become "time bombs" destined to lives of anger, frustration and violence. Syria | Jan 22, 2016 Are this week's Geneva talks on Syria doomed to fail? Geneva III negotiations are expected to start Jan. 25 to seek a long-awaited political solution to the lingering Syrian crisis, but the parties have set preconditions and can't even agree on who should participate. Syria | Jan 13, 2016 What are the real goals behind local truces in Syria? Opposition activists say the truces reached in several Syrian regions are a regime tool to rearrange the country's demographics. Lebanon | Dec 31, 2015 Besieged Madaya residents face starvation The residents of Madaya in the western countryside of Damascus are suffering from lack of food and medical supplies as a result of the siege imposed by the Syrian regime. Pagination Show more Latest News Gunfire adds to violations near end of breached Sudan truce Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 28, 2023 Sultan of Oman makes 'historic' Iran visit Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 28, 2023 Iraq warned to end oil addiction to avoid 'intensive care' by Salam Faraj | AFP | May 28, 2023 See more Podcasts Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim says Assad's return to Arab League is welcome, but won't amount to much See more
Syria | Oct 21, 2016 Syrian regime promotes another image of the war-torn country The Syrian state media has been promoting a false image of the country and its capital, spreading images of untouched cities and holding entertainment events, while the war rages on in the opposition areas.
Syria | Oct 14, 2016 Militants from Syria's Qudsaya prepare to leave for Idlib The Syrian regime has recently pounded the city of Qudsaya, northwest of Damascus, in a bid to reach another one of its settlements that includes the evacuation of militants from the cities.
Syria | Mar 2, 2016 Assad miffs opposition, Russians with call for elections After announcement of a cease-fire agreement Feb. 22, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad decreed that legislative elections be held April 13 in contravention of the agreement.
Syria | Feb 24, 2016 Will the Syrian truce survive? As Syrian regime forces recaptured Atman, gaining control of almost all of the cities bordering the critical old international Damascus-Daraa road, talks of a truce emerged.
Syria | Feb 16, 2016 Will regime keep the upper hand in Syrian conflict? The Syrian army has gained control of the area connecting Moadamiyet al-Sham and Daraya in Rif Dimashq, though opposition figures say the siege won’t last.
Syria | Feb 5, 2016 Is Syrian regime's seizure of Sheikh Miskin a tipping point? Aided by Russian air cover, the Syrian regime retook the strategic city of Sheikh Miskin and advanced on numerous other fronts, likely affecting the Geneva III talks.
Syria | Feb 2, 2016 How one Syrian group is helping kids get back to school The Olive Branch Organization is building schools in war-damaged areas of Syria, realizing that without education and psychological support, children might become "time bombs" destined to lives of anger, frustration and violence.
Syria | Jan 22, 2016 Are this week's Geneva talks on Syria doomed to fail? Geneva III negotiations are expected to start Jan. 25 to seek a long-awaited political solution to the lingering Syrian crisis, but the parties have set preconditions and can't even agree on who should participate.
Syria | Jan 13, 2016 What are the real goals behind local truces in Syria? Opposition activists say the truces reached in several Syrian regions are a regime tool to rearrange the country's demographics.
Lebanon | Dec 31, 2015 Besieged Madaya residents face starvation The residents of Madaya in the western countryside of Damascus are suffering from lack of food and medical supplies as a result of the siege imposed by the Syrian regime.
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