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March 1, 2020

Thousands of migrants mass at Greek border, more flee Syria

The United Nations said Sunday that at least 13,000 people were massed on Turkey’s land border with Greece, after Turkey officially declared its western borders were open to migrants and refugees hoping to head into the European Union.

February 29, 2020

Daniel Davis: All US troops should leave Syria – we shouldn’t get sucked into war

Washington should immediately withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria before any mishaps occur or any Americans are killed. There is nothing to gain from US involvement in the Syrian civil war.

February 28, 2020

Mom of missing American Austin Tice claims 'insubordinate' US officials holding up release talks

The mother of Austin Tice, an American journalist believed imprisoned by militants in Syria since 2012, told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Friday that the Trump administration should do whatever it takes to bring her son home.

February 28, 2020

Turkey to allow Syrian refugees free access to Europe after troop attack

Turkey said Friday that it ordered troops stationed along the Syrian border to stand down and allow refugees to cross into the European Union after a Syrian government airstrike killed 33 Turkish troops in what was seen as a major escalation in the conflict, a  report said.

February 27, 2020

David Adesnik: In Syria, Trump should act to save thousands of lives

There is a humanitarian emergency in northwest Syria in the province of Idlib. The population there was already suffering from the long and brutal civil war that began in 2011, but a new offensive by President Bashar Assad’s forces has driven more than 900,000 civilians from their homes over the past month.

February 23, 2020

Israel hit with Palestinian rocket barrage after Gaza border confrontation with militants

Palestinian militants fired approximately 30 rockets into Israel on Sunday evening, Israeli military officials said, near the end of a tense weekend that also saw Palestinian militants apparently trying to plant a bomb at the Gaza border, along with Israeli strikes hitting targets in Gaza and Syria.

February 20, 2020

5 of the worst humanitarian crises the world has been facing

Several conflicts around the world have led to some of the worst humanitarian catastrophes in recent years. Starvation, sexual violence and the displacement of millions has challenged geopolitical environments and prompted questions of how to respond to such emergencies.

February 19, 2020

Russia-backed Syria offensive sees hundreds of thousands jammed at Turkey border, children dying, UN says

The United Nations’ humanitarian chief on Wednesday said a Russian-backed Syrian offensive has forced thousands to flee into jam-packed areas near the Turkish border “under horrendous conditions” that are killing babies and young children.  

February 19, 2020

Turkey threatens 'imminent' operation in Idlib after Russian-backed Syrian military pushes toward border

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday threatened to launch a Turkish military operation in Syria by the end of this month if Russian-backed Syrian government forces fail to withdraw troops behind a ceasefire line agreed upon in the 2018 Sochi accord between Ankara and Moscow.

February 12, 2020

US troops return fire after attack by 'angry mob' at 'pro-Syrian regime' checkpoint; Syria says civilian killed

U.S. troops returned fire in self-defense Wednesday after coming under attack by an “angry mob” at a “pro-Syrian regime forces" checkpoint near a village in northeast Syria, U.S. military officials said.