ISIS claimed responsibility for an attack Manbij that took place during the night of March 25-26. It comes just days … More
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Video of a super-tedious Joint Patrol emerges from Syria
A video showing a tedious joint patrol with US and Turkish forces near Manbij has emerged. The joint US-Turk patrols … More
Are Saudi, Egypt, Bahrain and UAE seeking a role in post-US eastern Syria?
An article by Hassan Hassan in The Observer argues that “A counter-revolutionary axis, led by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt, … More
Manbij, the first key to the larger struggle for eastern Syria as US withdraws
Major moves around Manbij on December 28 put the city at the center of the US withdrawal in a … More
Who is FSA commander that slammed France’s role in eastern Syria?
Joshua Landis writes: “Syrian Rebel Commander – Saif Abu Bakir – Head of the Hamza Division, which was a … More
Rumors spread of attack on Manbij
On December 25 Ahrar Sharqiyya “and Hamza division are mobilizing north of Manbij. Turkey has apparently delivered an order to … More
Turkey: Defense ministry says preparations for operation in eastern Syria continue
As the Syrian regime entered a village south of Manbij, Turkey says its plans are proceeding. This comes as Turkey … More
Turkey: We will launch operation in eastern Syria, there is no ISIS threat in Syria
In a challenge to US, just days after Ambassador Jeffrey and Rayburn visited Turkey, Ankara vowed it would launch an … More