Operation “Olive Branch”
On January 20th, the region of Afrin was attacked by the Turkish army and its supporting militias. The operation is called “Olive Branch” On the one hand, this is a reference to a symbol of peace, on the other – to the olive trees cultivation, which Afrin is famous for. The purpose of the attack is to create a 30-kilometer-long security zone. So far the Turkish army has managed to occupy an area of about five kilometers in Syria. As a result of the ongoing fights and air strikes, at least 2.436 people were killed, including 296 civilians.
25 June 2018
Asia, Syria
Assad’s strange declarations
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has once again announced that he is considering starting negotiations on the future of Syria with the Syrian Democratic Forces. Kurdish politicians say that they have not received any proposals.
11 June 2018
Asia, Syria
What does Turkey want to achieve in Manbij?
Contrary to previous Turkish announcements, Manbij future is uncertain.
1 June 2018
Asia, Syria
The Battle of Damascus is finally over
The war had started seven years ago, and the Syrian government finally managed to gain control over the territories near the capital of the country. ISIS has recently been defeated in Yarmouk.
11 May 2018
Asia, Syria
The oil in Syria means conflict
The former ISIS territories become a field of another fights
25 April 2018
Asia, Syria
ISIS does not give up fighting
The jihadists still resist despite so many world leaders’ declarations that ISIS is over.
17 April 2018
Asia, Syria
I had to leave my home once again
Rodi was running away from war to Afrin four years ago.
10 April 2018
Asia, Syria
Confusion about Manbij
Turkey is making threats that it will attack other cities controlled by Kurdish militias. After Turkish forces had taken , Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoǧan repeated that this is not the end of the military offensive in northern Syria. is about to be the first aim. Erdoǧan also mentioned other Syrian cities controlled by the […]
13 March 2018
Asia, Syria
The escape from Afrin
Dozens of injured people are brought to the hospital in Afrin every day.
10 March 2018
Asia, Syria
Afrin descends to basements
Turkish troops and its supporting militias are getting closer to the city.
