Rappler's latest stories on Syrian war
U.N. says nearly 5 million children born into Syria war
UNICEF also says close to 5,000 children were recruited into the fighting
Putin, Erdogan agree to ceasefire in Syria's Idlib
(4th UPDATE) 'The object is to avoid the humanitarian crisis getting worse,' Erdogan says, though he adds that Turkey reserves the right to 'retaliate with all its strength against any attack' by Damascus
U.N. probe highlights Russia, Turkey roles in Syria 'war crimes'
'You have children in open air with their families, without a tent, without shelter, without blankets, UN's Syria commission chair says, lamenting that 'children are freezing to death'
Turkish drones kill 19 Syrian government soldiers as tensions soar
The report comes hours after Turkey shot down two Syrian warplanes
Northwest Syria violence displaces 500,000 in 2 months
According to the UN, the vast majority – 80% – are women and children
Syria regime fire kills 8 in school turned shelter
(UPDATED) The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says part of the building in the town of Sarmeen was turned into a shelter for the displaced
Arms embargoes won't stop Turkey's Syria operation – Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says 'those who think they can make Turkey turn back with threats are gravely mistaken'
9 jihadists killed in Russia strikes on Idlib – monitor
Six of the dead were members of the Al-Qaeda linked Hurras al-Deen
6 civilians killed in northwest Syria despite truce
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports regime fire in various parts of southern Idlib, including close to a Turkish military observation post
Air strikes kill 15 civilians in northwest Syria
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 7 children among 11 civilians are killed in Syrian air strikes that targeted two residential buildings
U.S. calls on Germany to send ground troops to Syria
The United States expects an answer from Germany this month
Syria regime air strikes kill 4 civilians – monitor
The region is supposed to be protected by a September buffer zone deal
Jihadist attacks kill 17 Syria pro-regime fighters
The assaults are done by Al-Qaeda's former Syria branch, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, and its ally Hurras al-Deen, which remains affiliated to the global jihadist network
Pope Francis urges Libya peace, return of refugees to Syria
'I urge the parties involved to choose dialogue over force and to avoid reopening wounds left by a decade of conflicts and political instability,' Pope Francis says during his traditional Easter Sunday address
U.N. envoy discusses Syria constitution on Damascus visit
United Nations envoy for Syria says talks over the constitution should be 'led and owned' by Syrians
Syria force locked in battle with ISIS jihadists in holdout village
The makeshift camp of tents and tunnels is all that remains of a once-sprawling 'caliphate' declared in 2014 over swathes of Syria and neighboring Iraq
The week in photos: March 2-8, 2019
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Syria force to pluck more civilians from last ISIS pocket
'God had promised us a caliphate and we went to it. I feel there will be no victory although they (jihadists) tell us victory is near,' says a Syrian woman who is a wife of a deceased ISIS fighter
Dying days of caliphate in Syria as ISIS fighters trapped
'In a very short time, not longer than a few days, we will officially announce the end of ISIS' existence,' says Syrian Democratic Forces commander Jia Furat
Pope Francis hopes for peace in Yemen, Syria, other flashpoints
In his traditional 'Urbi and Orbi' address, Pope Francis appeals for 'fraternity among individuals of every nation and culture'
Trump decided on Syria troop pullout during Erdogan call – report
US President Donald Trump's move comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to launch an operation against a Kurdish militia that is fighting against ISIS with American military assistance
Turkey, Iran hold talks after U.S. Syria announcement
Turkey has been working closely with Iran and Russia to find a political solution to the war in Syria
Pope Francis lights candle for children of Syria
'"Let these flames of hope dispel the shadows of war,' Pope Francis says
Around 100 Syrians struggle to breathe after 'toxic' attack
Health official Ziad Hajj Taha says the incident was a 'probable' chlorine attack
Turkey to host Syria summit with Russian, French, German leaders
The planned summit will be the first to bring together the Turkish and Russian leaders with the European Union's two most significant national leaders to 'try and find' a lasting solution to the Syrian war
Russia says 88,000 Syria rebels killed
Britain-based war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says close to 365,000 people have been killed during the 7-year civil war.
Syria forces enter Douma, last holdout in rebel bastion – state media
Douma is the last rebel-held town in the Eastern Ghouta suburb of Damascus, and is the site of the alleged gas attack that prompted a volley of Western air strikes on Saturday
Syria: from 'chemical attack' to retaliatory strikes
Here is a recap of a week of high-stakes international drama
Russia to reduce Syria presence by year's end – military
Valery Gerasimov says some military will be left behind even after Moscow scales back its involvement in bombing and combat
Netanyahu: Syria raids targeted 'advanced' Hezbollah arms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the strikes targeted weapons bound for Lebanon s Hezbollah and that the Jewish State would do the same again if necessary
Rebels in Aleppo attack, Putin cautious on new Russian raids
The rebel assault on Friday October 28 comes more than 3 months into a government siege of eastern Aleppo where more than 250 000 people live
India backs Russia's efforts on Syria settlement
The statement of support comes after fresh diplomatic talks to end the Syrian conflict got underway in Switzerland
Europe 'close to limits' on refugee influx – Tusk
EU President Donald Tusk urges the international community to shoulder its share of the burden
Syrians harness Pokemon frenzy to depict their plight
Social media campaigns use Pokemon Go to raise awareness about the situation in Syria
75,000 more Syrians living under siege – UN
The United Nations is preparing to begin humanitarian air drops over besieged areas starting June 1 after its repeated demands for access to the blockaded towns were refused
In Syria, young boys box to drown out bombs
Young boys in rebel held Aleppo are finding a distraction from the shelling and air strikes in the boxing ring
Economic effect of Syrian war at $35B – World Bank
All of Syria s neighbors are facing tremendous budgetary pressure because of the conflict according to a World Bank report
Syria says ready to enter new peace talks
Foreign Minister Walid Muallem says Damascus is ready for a dialogue without any foreign interference
UN: 1 million migrants reach Europe in 2015
About half of the number are Syrians fleeing from the country s brutal civil far
Pope welcomes UN-backed roadmap on Syria, efforts in Libya
Recent efforts spark hopes for an end in the political deadlock Pope Francis says
Obama says Syrian war not likely to end before he leaves office
US President Barack Obama emphasizes that settling the conflict would require the cooperation of Gulf allies and other regional nations such as Turkey
