Turkey Proposes Leading ISIS Fight in Syria Amidst Western Hesitations
Turkey has proposed taking the lead in combating ISIS in Syria, managing the thousands of ISIS members and their families held in prisons and camps, but faces resistance from Western countries concerned about the reliability of the Syrian government and the effectiveness of the ongoing cooperation w...
Turkey Proposes Leading ISIS Fight in Syria Amidst Western Hesitations
Turkey has proposed taking the lead in combating ISIS in Syria, managing the thousands of ISIS members and their families held in prisons and camps, but faces resistance from Western countries concerned about the reliability of the Syrian government and the effectiveness of the ongoing cooperation w...
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Displacement: 44% Plan Return Amidst Security Concerns
The World Medical Association released a report showing that 44% of nearly 2 million internally displaced Syrians in eight areas plan to return home within 6-12 months, while 38% won't return due to security risks, damaged infrastructure, and limited access to healthcare.
Syrian Displacement: 44% Plan Return Amidst Security Concerns
The World Medical Association released a report showing that 44% of nearly 2 million internally displaced Syrians in eight areas plan to return home within 6-12 months, while 38% won't return due to security risks, damaged infrastructure, and limited access to healthcare.
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40% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in Syrian Refugee Returns Following Declaration of Liberation
Turkey reports a sharp increase in Syrian refugees returning home after Syria's liberation, with 52,622 returning in the last month, adding to 792,625 since 2017; the "Pioneer Migrant" program facilitates these returns.
Sharp Rise in Syrian Refugee Returns Following Declaration of Liberation
Turkey reports a sharp increase in Syrian refugees returning home after Syria's liberation, with 52,622 returning in the last month, adding to 792,625 since 2017; the "Pioneer Migrant" program facilitates these returns.
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56% Bias Score
Syria Visit Sparks Controversy Over Greetings and Alleged Photo Censorship
German and French foreign ministers visited Syria on January 3, 2025, meeting with the new authorities and civil society, but a meeting with HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa caused controversy due to differing greetings and allegations of photo censorship by a pro-HTS Telegram channel, not the Syrian gove...
Syria Visit Sparks Controversy Over Greetings and Alleged Photo Censorship
German and French foreign ministers visited Syria on January 3, 2025, meeting with the new authorities and civil society, but a meeting with HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa caused controversy due to differing greetings and allegations of photo censorship by a pro-HTS Telegram channel, not the Syrian gove...
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64% Bias Score
Syria's Reconstruction Stalled by Continued Sanctions Post-Assad
A month after Assad's fall, Syria struggles with reconstruction hampered by continued US and international sanctions despite recent aid pledges and energy support from Qatar and Turkey; lifting sanctions is linked to political reforms and a Kurdish compromise.
Syria's Reconstruction Stalled by Continued Sanctions Post-Assad
A month after Assad's fall, Syria struggles with reconstruction hampered by continued US and international sanctions despite recent aid pledges and energy support from Qatar and Turkey; lifting sanctions is linked to political reforms and a Kurdish compromise.
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40% Bias Score
EU Weighs Easing Some Syria Sanctions, Linking Relief to Minority Rights
The EU is considering easing some sanctions on Syria, particularly those impacting humanitarian aid and refugee returns, contingent upon the Assad regime's commitment to minority protection; a concrete proposal is expected next week.
EU Weighs Easing Some Syria Sanctions, Linking Relief to Minority Rights
The EU is considering easing some sanctions on Syria, particularly those impacting humanitarian aid and refugee returns, contingent upon the Assad regime's commitment to minority protection; a concrete proposal is expected next week.
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44% Bias Score
Assad's Fall Threatens Russia's African Military Strategy
Uncertainty over the future of Russia's military bases in Syria following the fall of Bashar Assad threatens to disrupt Russia's African operations, particularly in the Sahel region where it supports multiple military juntas, accesses strategic resources like gold and uranium and is challenged by th...
Assad's Fall Threatens Russia's African Military Strategy
Uncertainty over the future of Russia's military bases in Syria following the fall of Bashar Assad threatens to disrupt Russia's African operations, particularly in the Sahel region where it supports multiple military juntas, accesses strategic resources like gold and uranium and is challenged by th...
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Plans Syria Energy Cooperation for Refugee Return
Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced plans to visit Syria to discuss energy cooperation, aiming to increase oil production (currently 600,000 barrels less than pre-war levels) and facilitate Syrian refugee returns, with a potential $500 billion investment needed for overall infrast...
Turkey Plans Syria Energy Cooperation for Refugee Return
Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced plans to visit Syria to discuss energy cooperation, aiming to increase oil production (currently 600,000 barrels less than pre-war levels) and facilitate Syrian refugee returns, with a potential $500 billion investment needed for overall infrast...
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Military Action in Syria Unless PKK/YPG Withdraws
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in Syria if the PKK/YPG doesn't withdraw, while President Erdoğan discussed a 'historic opportunity' arising from the Syrian revolution. Former US President Trump praised Erdoğan's strategic moves in Syria.
Turkey Threatens Military Action in Syria Unless PKK/YPG Withdraws
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in Syria if the PKK/YPG doesn't withdraw, while President Erdoğan discussed a 'historic opportunity' arising from the Syrian revolution. Former US President Trump praised Erdoğan's strategic moves in Syria.
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52% Bias Score
Obama's Foreign Policy: Unintended Consequences and Regional Instability
Obama's foreign policy, characterized by a "lead from behind" approach, yielded unintended negative consequences such as the Syrian Civil War (resulting in over 500,000 deaths and 13 million displaced), the Libyan intervention's creation of a failed state, and the Iran nuclear deal's failure to curb...
Obama's Foreign Policy: Unintended Consequences and Regional Instability
Obama's foreign policy, characterized by a "lead from behind" approach, yielded unintended negative consequences such as the Syrian Civil War (resulting in over 500,000 deaths and 13 million displaced), the Libyan intervention's creation of a failed state, and the Iran nuclear deal's failure to curb...
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60% Bias Score
Syria Reopens Airport, Boosts Power Generation Amid Post-Conflict Recovery
On January 7, 2025, Syria's new government reopened Damascus International Airport to Gulf flights, announced incoming power-generating vessels to boost electricity by 50 percent, and is performing maintenance on the Baniyas Refinery while addressing security concerns and medicine shortages.
Syria Reopens Airport, Boosts Power Generation Amid Post-Conflict Recovery
On January 7, 2025, Syria's new government reopened Damascus International Airport to Gulf flights, announced incoming power-generating vessels to boost electricity by 50 percent, and is performing maintenance on the Baniyas Refinery while addressing security concerns and medicine shortages.
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36% Bias Score