A Shocking Lack of Intelligence in Our Missile Strike on Syria

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Apr 20, 2018 The U.S., the U.K. and France launched the attack even though they had no solid evidence that the Assad regime had used chemical warfare. The allies' action was little more than a propaganda exercise. Dig deeper ( 23 Min. Read )

Chemical Weapons Team Kept From Alleged Attack Site in Syria

SARAH EL DEEB and NATALIYA VASILEYVA / The Associated PRess Apr 16, 2018 Inspectors' lack of access to Douma has left unanswered questions about the April 7 attack that prompted a military response by the U.S. and two allies. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Pandora’s Box of War

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 15, 2018 This article was first posted in 2017 shortly after the U.S. fired missiles into Syria in reaction to reports that the government there had used chemical weapons. In it, Chris Hedges argues that the Middle East will not know peace until the U.S. leaves the region. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Syria’s Allies: Missile Strike Undercuts Hope for Peace

BASSEM MROUE and SARAH EL DEEB / The Associated Press Apr 15, 2018 The leaders of Russia, Iran and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon say the Western attack has damaged prospects for a political settlement to the country's seven-year conflict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Russia Accuses U.K. of Faking Chemical Attack in Syria

VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV / The Associated Press Apr 13, 2018 Vladimir Putin's Defense Ministry says images of supposed victims of last weekend's purported attack were staged with "Britain's direct involvement" but offers no evidence. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

No Good Options for Syria’s Vanquished Rebels

ZEINA KARAM and BASSEM MROUE / The Associated Press Mar 28, 2018 The Army of Islam, one of Syria’s most powerful armed opposition groups, stands alone in eastern Ghouta, its fighters facing a stark choice: Surrender or die. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Deal Reached to Evacuate Second Pocket of Syria’s Ghouta

SARAH EL DEEB and BASSEM MROUE / The Associated Press Mar 23, 2018 Hours after the main rebel group in the area declares a cease-fire, an agreement is reached to evacuate the second of three areas held by opposition fighters east of Damascus. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Syria Says Over 40,000 Have Left Ghouta

The Associated Press Mar 16, 2018 Syria's U.N. ambassador says that following the government takeover of Hamouria from "terrorists," the government is helping evacuate civilians "who were taken as human shields." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Deaths Mount in Syria as U.N. Weighs Cease-Fire Resolution

BASSEM MROUE and EDITH M. LEDGER / The Associated Press Feb 23, 2018 A vote on a Security Council resolution demanding a 30-day humanitarian cease-fire is delayed over the timing of the halt. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Syria Bombing Blitz Overwhelms Damascus Hospitals

PHILIP ISSA and ZEINA KARAM / The Associated Press Feb 21, 2018 A ferocious bombing campaign by government forces targets hospitals, apartment blocks and other civilian sites, killing and wounding hundreds. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Syria’s Alleged Sarin-Gas Attack: Questioning a Flawed Investigation

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Jul 5, 2017 The head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Ahmet Üzümcü (pictured), should resign over his role in the production of a biased report. Dig deeper ( 20 Min. Read )