Syrian

The US has returned 36 ancient Syrian artifacts worth more than $5 million; 13 were seized from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Palmyra stone relief, 14 Roman mosaics were among the objects sent home

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The US has returned 36 ancient Syrian artifacts worth more than $5 million; 13 were seized from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Palmyra stone relief, 14 Roman mosaics were among the objects sent home

The collection also includes 14 mosaics taken from a Roman villa in Syria. Among the other notable pieces is a third-century BCE mosaic section portraying the mythological wedding of Telete and Eros, created from hundreds of tiny pieces of colored stone known as tesserae. Ancient pieces of Syrian history that had traveled far from their … Read more

Three Syrian security forces killed in anti-IS operation in south

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Three Syrian security forces killed in anti-IS operation in south

Syrian security forces on Thursday announced the death of three members as they attempted to arrest a fugitive and dismantle an Islamic State group cell in the south. Three Syrian security forces killed in anti-IS operation in south A clash broke out in Daraa province, in Al-Sanamein, where security forces said they had imposed a … Read more

The Syrian Democratic Forces, tip of the spear in anti-jihadist fight

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The Syrian Democratic Forces, tip of the spear in anti-jihadist fight

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, whose dissolution was announced by their leader Mazloum Abdi on Tuesday, were the Washington-backed de facto army of the Kurds’ autonomous administration in Syria and spearheaded the battle against jihadists. The Syrian Democratic Forces, tip of the spear in anti-jihadist fight The force was Syria’s most highly trained and organised … Read more

Syrian Kurds announce completion of civil, military intergration with Damascus

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Syrian Kurds announce completion of civil, military intergration with Damascus

Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi on Thursday said the integration of the Kurdish administration within Syria’s state institutions was complete, marking the end of the Kurds’ long-held dream of autonomy. Syrian Kurds announce completion of civil, military intergration with Damascus The announcement follows months of negotiations between the two sides after a January agreement that … Read more

Exclusive-Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say

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Exclusive-Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say

By Timour Azhari and Rami Ayyub Exclusive-Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say Aug 19 – The head of Israel’s spy agency held a phone call with Syria’s foreign minister last week during which they discussed Turkey’s military presence in Syria, three people familiar with the matter said, just … Read more