US troops in Syria
Daily Round-up | Four killed as Israeli massacre of Palestinians continues & other stories

In today’s episode, we look at yet another instance of Israeli massacre of Palestinians which left 4 dead and more stories.

US troops US House of Representatives votes to defeat resolution demanding troop withdrawal from Syria  

The US has built an illegal base and deployed nearly 900 soldiers in Syria, who have allegedly helped prolong the war in the country and facilitated the loot of its natural resources

ISIS prisoners in Syria Kurdish-led forces announce complete recapture of al-Sinaa prison after week-long fighting with ISIS

At least 180 people, including around 120 ISIS fighters and 50 SDF personnel, were killed in fighting since the attack on al-Sinaa prison prison last week. This has yet again highlighted the issue of over 10,000 ISIS prisoners in various jails in the region

Amazon workers reject unsafe conditions after storm-hit site collapse and other stories

Today we look at the death of 6 workers after an Amazon site collapsed in the US, reports of civilians killed during a U.S.-SDF raid in Syria, and more

US attacks in Syria Biden solidifying a more aggressive neoliberal and militarist administration

From former war commanders and representatives of the military-industrial complex to Clinton loyalists to oil lobby-funded, the appointments made so far gives us very little change to be expected from the upcoming Biden administration.

SDF-US oil fields deal Syria criticizes US deal with SDF over its oil fields

Syrian oil fields in the north-eastern part of the country have been under the control of the Kurdish-led rebel group, Syrian Democratic Forces, since the defeat of ISIS in 2017

The war in Syria reaches a crucial stage

In this episode of Mapping Faultlines, Newsclick’s Prabir Purkayastha looks at the latest developments in Syria as government forces secure Aleppo and advance in Idlib. He also talks about the larger strategic relevance of these developments for the region.

US occupation forces in Syria US occupying forces responsible for civilian death in Syria

According to the reports, several people including children were gathered in a village to oppose the presence of US forces when fire was opened at them.

Syrian govt forces Idlib Syrian government forces capture crucial town in rebel-held Idlib province

Idlib is the last remaining rebel-held region in the country, the liberation of which can lead to the end of the nine-year-long war in Syria

Lula released from prison, developments in Syria, privacy and intelligence after Pegasus

In this episode of Mapping Faultlines, we first talk about Lula’s release. In Syria, Russian and Turkish troops have begun joint patrols. Finally, what next in the digital world after Pegasus?

US troops US to keep 200 ‘peacekeeping’ troops in Syria, despite planned withdrawal

The decision to maintain some military presence in Syria is seen as a move aimed at protecting Kurdish groups aligned with the United States and a possible establishment of “safe zones” along the country’s northern border with Turkey.