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Islamist Rebels Shoot Down Syrian Warplane - WSJ - 0 views
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Islamist rebels have shot down a Syrian government warplane near Aleppo. The truce was already being loosely enforced, but this will likely bring to the truce to an end, as Syrian forces are now preparing for an attack on Aleppo.
U.S. behind Syria strike that killed top Nusra Front militant | The Japan Times - 0 views
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The U.S. is supposedly behind the attack this past weekend that killed a prominent al Nusra leader. This could suggest that the U.S. is increasing their military presence in Syria.
Syria strike kills al-Nusra spokesman, SOHR says - CNN.com - 0 views
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An Air strike has killed a prominent member of al Nusra, Abu Firas al-Suri, along with at least 20 al Nusra fighters. It is unclear whether the airstrike was Syrian or Russian.
Video of Military Convoy New Evidence Russia Not Pulling Out of Syria | Military.com - 0 views
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Russia claims to be withdrawing from Syria, but the countries actions suggest otherwise. It seems as if they have long term military presence planned in Syria.
Exclusive: Russia, despite draw down, shipping more to Syria than removing - 0 views
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Russia announced its removal of military presence from Syria was starting last week. It seems as if reallocating their military resources within Syria is more accurate; they have been shipping in increased amounts of supplies for Syrian forces.
Syria leader Bashar Assad rejects "transitional body" demand by opposition in Geneva pe... - 0 views
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Assad has rejected a main component of the opposition's demands. He does not want to elect a transitional body for the transitional period, and instead wants the current government to see out the transition.
Syria: 150 Mines Removed So Far in Palmyra's Ancient Site - ABC News - 0 views
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IS left behind hundreds of mines in the town of Palmyra. Experts are currently working on disarming them, and have disarmed 150 bombs so far in the city. The mines are keeping historians from reaching remote sites in the town to assess damage done by IS.
Syria retakes Palmyra from Islamic State. - 0 views
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Syrian forces, backed by Russian military, have captured the city of Palmyra from IS after three week offensive. This is seen as a big victory for Assad and is expected to increase support for the president.
Russian aid convoys come under militant fire in Syria - truce center - RT News - 0 views
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Russian convoys en route to Damascus and Hama in Syria was attacked by militants before reaching their destination. No one was injured, and replacement convoys are being assembled.
Palmyra: Syrian troops reach outskirts of IS-held city - BBC News - 0 views
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Syrian government forces have pushed back IS militants and reached the edge of Palmyra. The city was previously held by IS, during which they destroyed two 2,000 year old temples.
Why Putin Made a Hasty Retreat from Syria - 0 views
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Putin has decided to withdraw the bulk of Russian forces from Syria. This comes as a surprise, but he claims that Russia's military objective in Syria have been completed.
Syria conflict: Russia warns US over truce violations - BBC News - 0 views
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Both the Syrian government and the opposition have reported violations of the cease fire. Although the US is on board with the truce, Russia seems to believe they are not and are planning to use force against violators until the US agrees to the joint rules.
Syria conflict: UN expects 'substantive' peace talks - BBC News - 0 views
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The UN is expecting the nearing peace talks to be more successful than previous attempts. They will largely focus on forming an administration and elections for the transitional period.
ISIS 'minister of war' likely killed in US airstrike in Syria, defense official says | ... - 0 views
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ISIS's Minister of War, who had a 5 million dollar bounty on his head, was likely killed by a US airstrike near Al-Shadaddi in Syria. This will hopefully lessen the violence as peace talks near.
Syrian Kurds say jihadists used phosphorus in chemical attack in Aleppo - RT News - 0 views
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It is confirmed that yellow phosphorus gas has been used by jihadists in Aleppo. Violence has continued to persist here despite the cease fire.
Al-Nusra militants in Syria shell Turkey to prompt return fire - Russian military - RT ... - 0 views
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Al-Nusura fired mortars into Turkey, hoping to initiate a military response. Their goal is to disrupt the advances towards peace that are being made.
Israel claims Syria used chemical weapons during cease-fire | Fox News - 0 views
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This is a specific example of Syria violating the cease fire. Israel has accused Syria of using chemical warfare since the beginning of the cease fire.
Syria conflict: Peace talks delayed to let truce 'settle down' - BBC News - 0 views
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The UN has moved peace talks concerning Syria back to March 9th. This is to let the current cessation of hostilities settle down even more; there is a reduction in violence, but both sides of the conflict are still violating the cease fire.
Syria conflict: Truce 'violations' will be probed - Kerry - BBC News - 0 views
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John Kerry has said that all alleged violations of the ceasefire in Syria will be investigated. Going forward, the US and Russia are working on ensuring that airstrikes only hit ISIS or al-Qaeda occupied areas.