2/12/2016
I am currently seeking employment, so I should be back around April 1st
- The International Syria Support Group, which is made of 17 countries including the US, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and other countries from Europe and the Middle East, reached a deal in Munich which calls for a temporary “cessation of hostilities” in a week, the resumption of the Geneva peace talks later this month, and the delivery of aid to besieged areas :
- Rebels will be meeting over the next few days to decide whether to agree to the deal.
- The cessation of hostilities does not include the Islamic State, Jabhat al-Nusra, or “other groups designated as terrorist organisations by the United Nations security council”, and whether other rebels or the government will actually go along with it seems very much up in the air.
- This is also a big loophole since Russia has deemed essentially every group as terrorist organizations.
- The text of the agreement: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/12/syria-cessation-of-hostilities-full-text-of-the-support-groups-communique
- http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2016/feb/12/syria-ceasefire-agreed-munich-peace-talks-live
- The most useful article that I posted on the agreement: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/feb/12/russia-big-winner-syria-flawed-truce-assad-europe-us
- http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/12/syrian-opposition-greets-news-truce-guarded-optimism
- Issam al-Reis, a spokesman for the Southern Front of the FSA, said “We greet this announcement with tentative optimism”, but also said“However, we are skeptical that Russia will hold to these commitments when its current policy is to indiscriminately bomb all parties in Syria into the dust, in particular civilians and moderate opposition, and with complete impunity, while saying they are bombing terrorists.”
- Peter Ford, the UK’s former ambassador to Syria, said about rebels who cooperate with JaN: “They are going to get hit if they continue to work alongside al-Nusra in the designated areas. So Russia is being quite clever. Their game is to try to split the so-called moderates away from al-Nusra, so that the Syrian army, which suffers from depleted manpower, can tackle al-Nusra.”
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/skepticism-greets-syria-truce-deal-on-worries-over-russian-bombing/2016/02/12/74219ec7-389a-4102-a179-aeffb21cd76f_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_syria-915am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory
- Adel al-Jubeir, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that the Islamic State can only be defeated if Assad is removed from power: https://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2016/Feb-12/336967-isis-can-only-be-defeated-if-assad-goes-saudi-minister.ashx
- The United Arab Emirates has agreed to send special forces into Syria to aid local forces aiming to capture ar-Raqqa from the Islamic State: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/carter-uae-put-special-forces-syria-36885973
- https://foreignpolicy.com/2015/12/21/meet-the-man-showing-the-world-what-airstrikes-are-doing-to-syria/
- President Assad vowed to regain control over the whole country, but warned that “the solution will take a long time and will incur a heavy price”:
- http://www.syriareport.net/assads-full-interview-with-afp-agnecy/
- http://www.france24.com/en/20160212-afp-exclusive-assad-vows-retake-whole-country-warns-could-take-long-time
- http://finance.yahoo.com/news/afp-exclusive-assad-vows-retake-whole-country-warns-150319669.html;_ylt=A0LEVxuN9r1WoOUADtFXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEydGY5OGpvBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjExNTlfMQRzZWMDc2M-
- An article on recent attacks targeting the Islamic State: https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/NewsReports/566602-isis-comes-under-mystery-attacks
- http://nationalinterest.org/feature/why-assads-army-has-not-defected-15190
- Fighting continued north of Aleppo: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.386189&lon=37.055855&z=12&m=b
- Russian airstrikes and shelling hit the area.
- 2 people, including 1 child, were killed in Sheikh Isa: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.478655&lon=37.147007&z=14&m=b
- Pro-government forces captured the quarries north of Tannurah: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.326432&lon=37.004957&z=15&m=b
- Articles:
- Rebels said that in response to the offensive they have been provided with new shipments of grad missiles in “excelent quantities”: http://news.trust.org/item/20160212191310-2k8fm
- http://www.todayszaman.com/diplomacy_davutoglu-signals-turkish-action-after-fall-of-aleppo-corridor_412162.html
- Ahmet Davutoglu, the Prime Minister of Turkey, implied that Turkey might take action in Syria if Azaz is captured in order to re-open the corridor through Aleppo.
- http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-february-12-2016-1.3445325/russian-airstrikes-on-aleppo-have-devastating-consequences-for-syrians-1.3445396
- http://aa.com.tr/tr/dunya/oso-azezde-pydyi-puskurttu/520289
- Azaz: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.587966&lon=37.046070&z=13&m=b
- A view of the Bab al-Salam camp being constructed along the Turkish border: https://twitter.com/IHHen/status/698170276744396800
- Menagh Airbase: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.524536&lon=37.039032&z=14&m=b
- Rebels retreating yesterday during the bases capture by the SDF:
- Interviews with refugees:
- Kafr Naya: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.420385&lon=37.074738&z=14&m=b
- A protest demanding rebel unity and against Russia’s intervention:
- Al-Zahraa and Nubbol: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.377621&lon=37.019119&z=13&m=b
- A report from in the towns:
- Rebel shelling:
- Tal Jibbin: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.358131&lon=37.143059&z=14&m=b
- A TOW hit on a tank:
- Tannurah: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.323562&lon=36.997747&z=14&m=b
- Rebels:
- Fighting:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGpbuRVLREs&feature=youtu.be
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NZyQ8LJu8Y
- TOW hits on groups of pro-government fighters:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY8LkkEvp7Y
- A technical firing on the pro-government fighters after the TOW hit:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMeBRF5DF7s
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY8LkkEvp7Y
- Fighting:
- Pro-government forces:
- Rebels:
- Anadan: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.295550&lon=37.052937&z=14&m=b
- Other videos:
- A report by the RFS:
- A female battalion formed to fight the YPG and Jaish al-Thuwar: https://twitter.com/DrPartizan_/status/698160932736921606
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- The quarries area captured today by pro-government forces.
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- The rebel front currently fighting the YPG and SDF.
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- Refugees on the border with Turkey.
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- Rebels preparing to shell al-Zahraa and Nubbol.
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- Two T-90s around the Tannurah quarries.
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- The area captured by pro-government forces north of Tannurah.
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- The area captured by pro-government forces north of Tannurah.
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- Rebels killed in the Tannurah quaries.
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- Rebels killed in the Tannurah quaries.
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- A rebel flag captured by pro-government forces.
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- A leaflet dropped by Syrian aircraft over Haraitan. A translation by Winter_mute777 on Reddit: Dear people, tribes, families and civilians of Aleppo. -SAA operations have started, and it won’t stop till getting rid of last terrorist. -kick the terrorists out of your homes, villages and towns. SAA is indeed coming and will crush the terrorists. -dear patients (as in forbearance) syria is the bosom that holds you together, and its army is a citadel that protects you. Be audacious and say noooo to the terrorists. – ye dears, Syria has a big heart to those who lost their way and were deceived. -we ask of you to drop your weapons and “settle your situation”, and you will see none but love and welcoming. -syria is a nation of islam and arabism . Syria is diversity resistance and co living to all its sons and sects. -hand by hand we will rebuild syria even more beautiful than it was. -victory is near. Note: use the following numbers for contact.”
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- Russian airstrikes and shelling hit the area.
- There was fighting around Khan Tuman, south of Aleppo: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.125050&lon=37.050533&z=14&m=b
- 5 children were killed by Russian airstrikes hit al-Bab in eastern Aleppo: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.376515&lon=37.523117&z=13&m=b
- Russian airstrikes hit Qabasin in eastern Aleppo: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36.436890&lon=37.566204&z=13&m=b
- There was fighting on Jabal al-Akrad and Jabal Turkman in Latakia: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.767408&lon=36.109314&z=12&m=b
- Krouja: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.763090&lon=36.094980&z=14&m=b
- Other videos:
- An interview with an Ahrar al-Sham commander:
- A tour with an SAA officer:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ-JMxrdpDsThere was fighting on Jabal al-Akrad and Jabal Turkman in Latakia: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.767408&lon=36.109314&z=12&m=bThere was fighting on Jabal al-Akrad and Jabal Turkman in Latakia: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.767408&lon=36.109314&z=12&m=b
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ-JMxrdpDsThere was fighting on Jabal al-Akrad and Jabal Turkman in Latakia: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.767408&lon=36.109314&z=12&m=bThere was fighting on Jabal al-Akrad and Jabal Turkman in Latakia: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.767408&lon=36.109314&z=12&m=b
- Airstrikes hit Morek, Kafr Zita, and al-Lataminah in Hama: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.348036&lon=36.661377&z=13&m=b
- There was fighting between pro-government forces and the Islamic State south of Sheikh Hilal in eastern Hama: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.217015&lon=37.492733&z=13&m=b
- Pro-government forces captured Amun and Jub al-Sa’d: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.217015&lon=37.492733&z=13&m=b
- Pro-government forces captured Amun and Jub al-Sa’d: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.217015&lon=37.492733&z=13&m=b
- There was fighting outside of Tel Kroum and Madinat al-Ba’ath in Qunietra: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=33.145313&lon=35.896282&z=13&m=b
- There was fighting in the Manshiya district of Daraa: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=32.610749&lon=36.090174&z=14&m=b
- Airstrikes and shelling hit the area.
- Government rocket shelling:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt_2BlnaTu8
Rebels shelling government-held areas in the city.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt_2BlnaTu8
- Airstrikes hit the Daraa al-Balad district in Daraa: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=32.608291&lon=36.100216&z=14&m=b
- 1 child was killed by airstrikes on the Tariq al-Sadd district of Daraa: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=32.612339&lon=36.115923&z=15&m=b
- Russian airstrikes hit Naimeh, east of Daraa: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=32.628677&lon=36.139269&z=14&m=
- Airstrikes:
- Rescue efforts:
- Damage:
- A protest in the Qaboun neighborhood of Damascus demanding rebel unity in Rif Dimashq: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0cNiDnuu34
- There was fighting in Jobar in Eastern Ghouta: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=33.531414&lon=36.335392&z=15&m=b
- Airstrikes hit Irbeen in Eastern Ghouta: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=33.539964&lon=36.367579&z=15&m=b
- Russian airstrikes hit Mesraba in Eastern Ghouta: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=33.550837&lon=36.401181&z=15&m=b
- Russian airstrikes hit Kafr Batna in Eastern Ghouta: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=33.510753&lon=36.371698&z=15&m=b
- Airstrikes hit Zamalka in Eastern Ghouta: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=33.527086&lon=36.352987&z=14&m=b
- 3 people were killed and at least 20 were wounded by airstrikes on Hamouriyah in Eastern Ghouta: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=33.527300&lon=36.389251&z=15&m=b
- There was fighting in the area around Marj al-Sultan in Eastern Ghouta: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=33.505618&lon=36.464138&z=14&m=b
- Airstrikes hit the area.
- Airstrikes:
- There was fighting on the northwestern front of Darayya in Western Ghouta as pro-government forces launched an assault: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=33.461521&lon=36.226816&z=14&m=b
- At least 34 airstrikes hit the area.
- Rebels in close-quarters fighting against an armored vehicle:
- Airstrikes:
- There was fighting around Kissin and Harbinafsah in northern Homs: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=34.913526&lon=36.618633&z=13&m=b
- Russian airstrikes hit the area.
- Airstrikes:
- Russian airstrikes hit Kafr Laha in northern Homs: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=34.901700&lon=36.499500&z=13&m=b
- Cluster munitions:
- Russian airstrikes hit Talbiseh, Teir Maalah, Dar al-Kabira, and al-Ghantu in northern Homs: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=34.811548&lon=36.702576&z=13&m=b
- 17 people were killed in al-Ghantu.
- Osama Al-Khatteib, a member of the Syrian Civil Defense, was among those killed.
- 2 people were killed in Dar al-Kabira.
- Teir Maalah :
- Al-Ghantu:
- Airstrikes:
- Casualties:
- Damage:
- Talbiseh :
- Dar al-Kabira :
- Airstrikes
- A casualty:
- Damage:
- 17 people were killed in al-Ghantu.
- There was fighting between pro-government forces and the Islamic State around Mahin in eastern Homs: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=34.262608&lon=37.108727&z=12&m=b
- The IS said that it repelled a government assault, killing 21 fighters and destroying 2 tanks.
- Photos released by the IS: http://fr.textsave.org/yXQb
- There was fighting between pro-government forces and the Islamic State in the Old Airport district of Deir Ez Zor as pro-government forces launched an assault: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.324229&lon=40.151167&z=15&m=b
- There was fighting between pro-government forces and the Islamic State outside of the Deir Ez Zor Airbase: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.282762&lon=40.203781&z=13&m=b
- Pro-government forces said they repelled an IS assault to the south of the base.
- Aid being airdropped to pro-government forces:
- Airstrikes hit al-Bukamal in Deir Ez Zor: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=34.456890&lon=40.920467&z=13&m=b
- There was fighting between pro-government forces and the Islamic State around Madakha along the Ithriya-Raqqa highway in al-Raqqa: http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.511549&lon=38.333015&z=12&m=b
- Pro-government forces claimed to have captured Madakha.
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- A sniper from Jaish al-Islam fighting the Islamic State in Eastern Ghouta.
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- Reinforcements from Jabhat al-Nusra being sent from Hama to Aleppo.
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- Reinforcements from Jabhat al-Nusra being sent from Hama to Aleppo.
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- Reinforcements from Jabhat al-Nusra being sent from Hama to Aleppo.
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- People graduating into the National Defense Forces in al-Hasakah.
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- People graduating into the National Defense Forces in al-Hasakah.
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- People graduating into the National Defense Forces in al-Hasakah.
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- Pro-government forces claimed to have captured Madakha.
Today in Syria 
Come back bruh.
Lol actually I’m finally starting up again in two days, tomorrow I’m going to revise the groups/acronyms page since it’s pretty outdated