Idlib Province

Why violence is escalating in Syria

Despite the Syrian regime escalating tensions across Idlib and Daraa, experts do not expect a large-scale operation against opposition forces.

Air strikes in Syria's Idlib reportedly kill scores of opposition forces

Leaders of the opposition training camp were among those killed in an air strike in Jabal al Dweila, according to a Syrian opposition spokesperson.

Why did Russia-Turkey talks over Idlib fail?

Ankara and Damascus appear to be heading towards a military confrontation as Russia, the main backer of the Assad regime, fails to stick to its word on Idlib.

What’s Turkey’s Plan B in Idlib?

Assad’s recent attacks escalated tensions between Turkey and the Syrian regime, forcing Ankara to rely on the military option.

Will the Assad regime's attack on Turkish posts jeopardise EU security?

Tensions are rife in Idlib, the last bastion of Syrian opposition, as the Syrian regime initiates clashes with Turkish troops, putting a heavy strain on ties between Moscow and Ankara.

Assad regime's attack on Idlib could have a massive humanitarian fallout

In the last four months, the regime’s offensive has already killed at least 700 people and many more lives are at risk, according to experts.

Why is the Assad regime escalating tensions with Turkey in Syria?

Experts say the Syrian regime wants to turn Idlib province, the last stronghold of Syrian opposition, into a killing field but Turkish forces are in its way.

Turkey's proposed safe zone in Syria would address the refugee crisis

With the Syrian regime renewing its attacks on rebel-held Idlib province, the fear of another refugee influx looms large. To overcome the impending crisis, Ankara aims to create a secure zone where the internally displaced can be housed.

Russia resumes air strikes on Syria's Idlib - war monitor

A war monitor says Russia resumed air strikes on the opposition and rebel-held Syrian province on Tuesday. The apparent attack came just hours after US President Donald Trump warned against reckless actions by Assad and his allies in the region.

Idlib offensive could spark worst humanitarian emergency: UN

The Syrian regime is gearing up for an expected offensive in Idlib province, which is home to nearly 3 million people and has a large al Qaida presence in addition to opposition and rebel groups.

Suicide car bomb hits opposition group's headquarters in Idlib

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the car bomb killed at least three and wounded 15 others near Ahrar al Sham headquarters. Tensions between two major rebel groups, Ahrar al Sham and Hayat Tahrir al Sham are on the rise in Idlib.

Syria ceasefire at risk after chemical attack

Opposition forces in Idlib call on fighters to restart the battle against the Assad regime after a chemical attack kills dozens in northwestern Syria.