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A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite
represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance
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Persian Gulf Cooperation Council
A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban
Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
Wahhabism & Extremism
Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds
Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening
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A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Syria’s HTS Fate Dim amid Turkey Unrest
Friday 28 March 2025
Latakia and Tartus with the help of the Turkish military forces, and with the loss of Ankara's support, if security challenges arise in the future, it is unlikely that HTS elements can manage the crises.
Additionally, if the Erdogan government is ousted and opposition groups assume the po ...
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UN Envoy Denounces Israeli Violations of Syria’s Sovereignty, Calls for Immediate Halt to Airstrikes
Saturday 3 May 2025
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Latakia, Hama, and Daraa. The strikes resulted in at least one civilian death and several injuries. These actions were framed by Israeli officials as a response to the presence of forces south of Damascus, especially from the Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, and to protect Syria's Druze ...
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Three Hidden Motives for Bin Salman to Mediate Syria Sanctions Relief
Monday 19 May 2025
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Latakia has created an unprecedented opportunity for investment and influence in these regions. In turn, the UAE, using investment networks affiliated with intermediary companies and logistics entities, is trying to control Syrian ports and their infrastructure in reconstruction. The Emiratis recent ...
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From Kidnapping Women to Massacring Alawites: Who Are New Syrian Military Forces?
Wednesday 11 June 2025
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Latakia. They were working on their farms when they were attacked by armed groups.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights had previously announced in a report that since the beginning of 2025, 683 citizens, including 20 women and 9 children, have been killed in revenge operations and religious ext ...
Analysis
Why’s Syria not Settling Down?
Saturday 26 July 2025
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Latakia three months ago.
Although U.S. President Donald Trump praised the new Syrian ruler as an “attractive, tough guy,” and the European Union quickly de-isolated Syria under al-Sharaa, the escalated clashes in the predominantly Druze regions have shown that Syria’s situation i ...
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Iran: Israel Orchestrating Plan to Disintegrate Syria
Tuesday 29 July 2025
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Latakia and Tartous, stressing the need for accountability and justice free from foreign influence. He emphasized protecting minority rights and resolving internal divisions through inclusive national dialogue, warning that sectarian violence weakens public confidence in Syria’s political tran ...
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What’s Driving US Military Base Project in Damascus?
Sunday 9 November 2025
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Latakia and conducting surveys and mapping operations in various areas to establish a military base.
Caught in a precarious position, the al-Jolani government, which is grappling with political weakness and security instability, sees an opportunity in the Turkish military presence to consolidate it ...
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Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?
Sunday 23 November 2025
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Latakia, a role it has used in previous years to manage internal fractures in the coastal region.
Another part of the agreement mandates that Russian military advisors will train Syrian army forces, with Saudi Arabia covering the cost. Moscow's mediation between Damascus and Kurdish groups to r ...
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Peaceful Protest by Alawites Met with Gunfire From HTS
Wednesday 26 November 2025
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Latakia, Baniyas, Jableh, and Homs, condemning what they described as sectarian violence by HTS and its allied militias. Demonstrators marched, chanted, and carried signs demanding an end to attacks on their community.
Local sources reported that HTS forces opened fire on protesters in several loca ...
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Protests against Al-Jolani’s Govt. Boil Over in Syria after a Year of Suppressive Rule
Wednesday 26 November 2025
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Latakia, Tartus, Hama, and Aleppo has developed to a critical stage as tensions escalated in the coastal and central regions. Many of the people have taken to the streets to make themselves heard despite awareness about the risks of being violently suppressed by the militants ruling the country sinc ...
