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Syria

Syria has been embroiled in a civil war since 2011, when violence broke out in the wake of uprisings against the government and pro-Assad forces.

Since March 2011 Syria has been torn by violence. In a wave of protests extending the mass revolutions of the Arab Spring in North Africa, Syrians took to the streets to demand more freedoms and constitutional protections from the government of Bashar al-Assad. The protests were violently suppressed and the country divided along religious and political lines. An exodus of refugees has flooded neighboring countries while the international community deliberates peace initiatives.

Syrien russisches Raketenabwehrsystems S-300

Russia to supply Syria with S-300 defense systems 24.09.2018

Moscow will boost Syria's armaments by sending them powerful S-300 missile defense systems, Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said. Moscow claims Israeli jets caused Syrians to shoot down a Russian spy plane.
Deutschland Bundesgerichtshof Prozess Bierwerbung

German employers turn to refugees to help fill the labor gap 21.09.2018

Many German companies are struggling to find workers. One Bavarian brewery has turned to refugees to help fill the gap. They come from several countries, including Gambia, Syria and Iraq. For them, getting a job is about having more independence. And that creates a “win-win,” says the brewery owner.

Türkei Abdulmajid Al-Halabi, 2012 aus Idlib in die Türkei geflohen

Idlib crisis averted, but Syrian refugees still 'struggling for their survival' 20.09.2018

Syria's offensive to retake the last rebel stronghold of Idlib has been averted, for now. Nevertheless, many refugees still fear for their safety. DW's Julia Hahn reports from the Turkish border town of Reyhanli.
Afghanistan - Wind und Solarenergieanlage von Japan gegründet

Living Planet: Lebanon's first wind farm 20.09.2018

In Lebanon, power outages in some areas last for up to 12 hours a day. Now, the country's first wind farm is hoping to provide an extra 90 minutes of power supply nationwide, but the war in neighbouring Syria, the question of who actually owns the land and migrating birds flying through the area are posing more than a few difficulties.
Russland Benjamin Netanjahu, Premierminister Israel & Wladimir Putin

Russia, Israel seek to defuse crisis over accidental downing of plane in Syria 19.09.2018

The downing of a Russian plane during an Israeli air raid on Syria has caused tension between Tel Aviv and Moscow. Experts say the two countries will do everything possible to prevent another such incident.
Syrien - Russischer Jet

Vladimir Putin: 'Israeli jet did not shoot down our plane' in Syria 18.09.2018

Russia's Vladimir Putin has taken a more conciliatory tone, after his Defense Ministry held Israel "completely" accountable for a jet shot down over Syria. Putin spoke of "a chain of tragic accidental circumstances."
Russian President Putin meets with his Turkish counterpart Erdogan in Sochi

Demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib: What comes next? 18.09.2018

Russia and Turkey have reached an agreement to prevent an assault on Syria's Idlib. The deal has drawn praise in the Arab media for preventing further bloodshed, but critics are skeptical it will foster lasting peace.
Syrien russische Kampfjets

Russia military aircraft 'disappeared' off Syria during Israeli strikes 18.09.2018

A Russian military jet carrying 15 servicemen went down during a suspected Israeli attack on the Syrian city of Latakia, Moscow has said.

Syrien Krieg Regierungstruppen in Idlib bei Aleppo

Russia, Turkey agree to create demilitarized zone around Syria's Idlib 17.09.2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, have agreed to forge a demilitarized zone between rebels and Syrian government forces in Syria's Idlib region.
Teheran Treffen Putin Erdogan

Putin and Erdogan hold critical meeting on Syria 17.09.2018

The Russian President and his Turkish counterpart have met in Sochi to strike a deal over rebel-held Idlib province in Syria. The two leaders have several issues where they are keen to score points.
Syrien Damaskus Kommunalwahlen

Syria holds first local elections since 2011 17.09.2018

Millions of people have been displaced in the civil war and one-third of the country remains out of government hands. But the Syrian regime is holding local elections across the country to show strength and normalcy.
Syrien Damaskus Flugabwehr Raketenangriff

Syria blames Israel for 'attack on Damascus airport' 16.09.2018

Syrian state media said Damascus had to trigger its air defenses to shoot down Israeli missiles heading for the airport. But an independent war monitor said the missiles were heading for an Iranian arms cache.
Syrien Rebellen in Idlib-Provinz

Opinion: Battle for Idlib also a fight against terror 15.09.2018

Of course, the main concern in Syria's last opposition-held province is the trapped civilians. But the area is also a stronghold of radical jihadis, writes Rainer Hermann of the newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Deutschland russischer Außenminister Sergej Lawrow in Berlin

Germany urges Russia to avert Syria humanitarian crisis 14.09.2018

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas and Sergei Lavrov met in Berlin to discuss their roles in Syria. Germany promised reconstruction help if Russia kept President Assad from launching an offensive in opposition-held Idlib.

Syrien UN Inspektoren Untersuchung Giftgas Einsatz Sarin Damaskus

'Credible deterrence' needed to prevent gas attack in Syria: German defense minister 12.09.2018

The possibility of German troops joining airstrikes in Syria if chemical weapons are used is causing a rift in Angela Merkel's government. The conflict has reached the Bundestag — and the statements are getting stronger.
Syrien Angriffe Provinz Idlib

Opinion: 'No' to a German military intervention in Syria 11.09.2018

German politicians are currently at odds over whether the country's military should increase its presence in Syria. Inflicting even more violence on the Syrian people won't help, however, says DW's Nina Werkhäuser.
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