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BBC Foreign News Producer, covering Syria & wider conflict since 2012. Two parts irritating, part funny. Told to step out of shadows but keep views Zero Fat

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    Mar 27

    witnesses launch of "Future Syria Party" with its motto "Democratic, Pluralistic, Decentralised Syria". In mid-Feb, had advised SDF to rebrand for wider appeal, reconciliate with regime, replace "Federalism" w/ "Decentralisation" & drop visible links to

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  2. 1 hour ago

    -linked Northern Syria media office deletes inflammatory post which quickly drew ire of citizens in NE . 'our forces avenge martyrs. Heroic op. kills ISIS in Hajin... Photo of Deir Ezzor mercenaries below'

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  3. 4 hours ago

    -backed in barged into the home of a activist who criticised bad infrastructure & lack of water in camps. They detained him, beat him up, stole some of whatever valuables he had left, then exiled him out of area towards W. .

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  4. 8 hours ago

    Situation in the Arab district of coming to a boil after protests last night over Forced Conscription roundups. Reports of Asayiș van hitting an IED this morning. Contact says a helo evacuated US personnel from Hasakah Prison on edges of district.

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    20 hours ago

    Turkish MFA says Turkish and US officials drafted a roadmap to resolve Manbij crisis

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    16 hours ago

    All Turkish, Russian and Iranian observation points in and outside Idlib, .

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  7. 22 hours ago

    This should be read as 'the regime and Russians' sent families' convoy to controlled areas. Coalition welcomed them and put them in Camp which is controlled by US & Jordan backed Maghawir al-Thawra. But hey, let's victimise ourselves here.

    HJN Intelligence sources: "The regime & Russians have sent Pro- families off to Ruqban camp from Yarmouk Camp". This is while they are besieging the 55km and preventing any food or…
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    May 24

    Several sources confirmed to me that at least dozens of Hezbollah fighters were gathered in al-Dab'a airbase when the airstrike happened, the fighters were on their way to Dier Ezzor desert to joint an upcoming attack against ISIS

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    May 24

    Syrian air defense targets Israeli aircraft with S-200

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    May 24

    Reportedly Israeli warplanes hit al-Dab'a airbase southwest of Homs city, a base of Hezbollah

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    May 22

    The Egyptian authorities are working systematically to silence brave voices reporting on the military's scorched earth campaign in Sinai. The violations there are unprecedented:

    10 years in jail for reporting on
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    May 22

    "Saudi media say arrests carried out by forces from Presidency of State Security, a body that reports directly to the king and CP. Activists told AP 7 of those detained involved in establish NGO support and shelter to victims of domestic abuse. recently submitted request to govt"

    Here's the latest about the case: Arrested activists held incommunicado since last week. No access to a lawyer. 7 of the 10 had sent request to govt to start an NGO to provide shelter to…
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    May 23

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    1/"The entire southern offensive will be broken-up into different phases, with the part concentrating on the Nassib Crossing and southern sector of city." If this's how the Alliance campaign plays out, with and no or …
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  14. May 23

    Journo reports 2 gunships circling skies over earlier this morning. Gunships had been reportedly running security for a VIP delegation in the town.

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    May 23

    Deir Ballout refugee camp near suffers second drowning case in less than a week! Due to poor access to water and bad camp infrastructure, refugees 4m South r taking to nearby river 2 shower, wash & swim.

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  16. May 22

    According to Damascus Voice, dozens of hardcore families were bussed yesterday to refugees camp on borders. & in garrison knew about it but kept silent. News of transport also confirmed by v. credible regime source.

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    May 22

    There's nothing like home! Welcome back, ppl of . We hope you accept us as ur well-behaved guests. 100s of residents coming back today from nearby Tal Rifaat.

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  18. May 21

    Thread: militiaman fires gun to terrorise returnees to keep them from coming back. Kurdish IDPs suffering from bad infrastructure in areas and rather return despite risk of abuses and harassment. SDF official advised vs returning until 'full liberation'

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    Video: PYD militiamen (YPG) open fire at the بينه checkpoint near Shiroa شيراوا Aleppo, blocking thousands of Kurds from returning to their homes in Efrin
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  19. May 21

    Rami Karaali has joined the which describes itself as a "secular, Kemalist" Party with "respect for life". However, Mr Karaali has been known among activists 4harbouring sympathies for , openly encouraging beheadings, especially of Western journos.

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  20. May 21

    Rami 'Omer' Karaali, originally a refugee from Province, joined the Iyi Parti & began promoting their anti-Syrian refugees platform for upcoming elex. Previously, he was an supporter, acquiring Turkish citizenship in 2015.

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  21. May 21

    Evacuation of is ongoing, despite denials of state-media of an agreement reached. More than 15 buses reportedly left this morning, mostly civilians and families. Regime hasn't allowed any reconciliation deals in .

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