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Turkey may narrow its aims in protecting Syria’s Idlib
Russian-backed Syrian forces are observing a ceasefire following swift advances against rebels assisted by Turkey
SyriaTurkey-US talks over Syrian ‘safe zone’ will drag on
Erdogan threatens to flood Europe with refugees unless Washington accepts plans for a ‘safe zone’ in north-east Syria.
SyriaFresh ceasefire will put pressure on Syrian militants
Russia and the Damascus government have announced another ceasefire around Idlib after making major gains
SyriaSyria mogul’s rumoured downfall may have major impacts
There is mounting speculation that Rami Makhlouf, the country’s richest man, has been sidelined by the president
SyriaPressure over Syrian refugees will grow in host states
Hostility towards refugees is rising in key host countries, but the chances of substantial voluntary returns are slim
Middle EastUS-Turkey deal on Syrian border may soon materialise
US-backed Kurdish forces say they have begun withdrawing from areas along the Turkish border
TurkeyTurkish government is in quandary over Syrian refugees
More Syrians could now try to enter Turkey as popular resentment rises at their presence there
TurkeySyria’s Idlib corridor offer portends bloodier phase
Damascus says it will open a safe corridor to civilians near the Idlib frontlines wishing to evacuate
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