Assad’s media adviser: We will liberate ALL of Syria from terrorists and occupiers!

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Syrian President Bashar Assad’s media adviser, Bouthaina Shaaban. She discusses the Syrian Arab Army/pro-government forces victory in Aleppo, which has secured the entire Aleppo region for the first time since 2012, the Idlib offensive and why it has taken so long for the Syrian government to conduct the operation, allegations of Russian and Syrian targeting of civilians in the offensive, her message to President Erdogan in the context of the Turkish occupation of Northern Syria, and more! … Read More >Assad’s media adviser: We will liberate ALL of Syria from terrorists and occupiers!

‘Worst case scenario’: Kremlin slams Turkey’s threat of military operation against Syrian government in Idlib

Turkey sending troops to Syria to fight against the government would be the ‘worst case scenario’, Kremlin spokesman said after Ankara threatened that such an operation was imminent. … Read More >‘Worst case scenario’: Kremlin slams Turkey’s threat of military operation against Syrian government in Idlib

US ‘shamelessly & impudently’ PILLAGES Syrian oilfields but forbids supply of hydrocarbons to Damascus, says Russian defense chief

Russia’s Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu slammed the US for occupying Syrian oilfields, calling it a major obstacle to the reconstruction of the country after the conflict. … Read More >US ‘shamelessly & impudently’ PILLAGES Syrian oilfields but forbids supply of hydrocarbons to Damascus, says Russian defense chief

Explaining Syria: It’s Everyone’s Fault Except the U.S. and Israel

The first week in February was memorable for the failed impeachment of President Donald Trump, the “re-elect me” State of the Union address and the marketing of a new line of underwear by Kim Kardashian. Given all of the excitement, it was easy to miss a special State Department press briefing by Ambassador James Jeffreyheld on February 5th regarding the current situation in Syria. … Read More >Explaining Syria: It’s Everyone’s Fault Except the U.S. and Israel

Syrian Forces Continue Lightning Advance in Country’s North, Free Most of Aleppo Province – Reports

The Syrian Army completed the liberation of the city of Aleppo, the Arab Republic’s second-largest population center, in late 2016, but militants continued to control much of the province of Aleppo in the years since, their de-facto control ensured in a 2017 peace deal. … Read More >Syrian Forces Continue Lightning Advance in Country’s North, Free Most of Aleppo Province – Reports

Former Arab League Secretary General: Syria’s Return is Close

The international organisation suspended Syria’s membership in 2011 after violent protests turned into a full-scale civil war. Recent reports, however, show that many countries are ready to re-establish ties with Damascus as the Syrian government restores control over the country. … Read More >Former Arab League Secretary General: Syria’s Return is Close

‘We’ll Make Skyscrapers of Skulls Out of Russian Army’: Envoy to Turkey Reveals Threats He’s Gotten

Earlier this week, the ambassador revealed that the recent rise in tensions between Moscow and Ankara over Russian support for Syria in Idlib had led to threats being made against his life, recalling that the last crisis in relations between the two countries led to the assassination of his predecessor by a Turkish radical. … Read More >‘We’ll Make Skyscrapers of Skulls Out of Russian Army’: Envoy to Turkey Reveals Threats He’s Gotten