SYRIA GENERAL ARTICLES JAN 12

ARTICLES Jan 12

Reports: ISIS fighters burnt alive for abandoning Ramadi
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/reports-isis-fighters-burnt-alive-for-abandoning-ramadi/

13 Tons of Marijuana Seized on Board Cargo Vessel [headed to Syria] [JAN 8]
http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/180426/13-tons-of-marijuana-seized-on-board-cargo-vessel/

YPG attacks the Gozarto Protection Forces in Al-Qamishli
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/ypg-attacks-the-gozarto-protection-forces-in-al-qamishli/

US Role as State Sponsor of Terrorism Acknowledged in US Congressional Research Service Report on Syria Conflict
http://www.globalresearch.ca/us-role-as-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-acknowledged-in-us-congressional-research-service-report-on-syria-conflict/5500547

How not to get caught: ISIS guide to terrorist success
https://www.rt.com/news/328582-isis-lone-wolf-terrorist-manual/
[MANUAL HERE...]
https://ansarukhilafah.wordpress.com/2015/12/19/safety-security-guidelines-for-lone-wolf-mujahideen/

Lavrov, Kerry discuss Syria… Bogdanov and Haddad affirm need for immediate dialogue
http://sana.sy/en/?p=66319

Breaking: Syrian Army captures Tartiyah in northeast Latakia – Salma under attack
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-tartiyah-in-northeast-latakia-salma-under-attack/

Syrian Army seizes Tal Farzat in rural Damascus
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-tal-farzat-in-rural-damascus/

Tiger Forces capture 4 villages in east Aleppo
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/tiger-forces-capture-4-villages-in-east-aleppo/

Syrian Army officially enters the strategic town of Salma
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-officially-enters-the-strategic-town-of-salma/

Breaking: Syrian Army liberates the strategic town of Salma in northeast Latakia
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-liberates-the-strategic-town-of-salma-in-northeast-latakia/

[CAUTION: SOURCES ARE SOHR AND SETF - BOTH PRO-OPPOSITION]
Russia Bombs Offices of American NGO in Syria, Says Group
http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/01/11/russia-bombs-offices-of-american-ngo-in-syria-says-group/

The town nicknamed 'Little London' at the heart of Islamic State's war
"Manbij, west of Isil's de facto capital Raqqa, has been overrun with British Isil fighters and their families"
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/islamic-state/12091228/The-town-nicknamed-Little-London-at-the-heart-of-Islamic-States-war.html

Putin: Russia Coordinates Moves in Syria With Both Assad's Army, Opposition
http://sputniknews.com/politics/20160112/1032978532/russia-assad-opposition-coordination.html

Degrade and Destroy: Syrian Army Advances On Daesh in Sweida Province
http://sputniknews.com/middleeast/20160112/1032979947/syria-army-daesh-tankers.html

Turkey Bans Media From Publishing Information on Istanbul Explosion
http://sputniknews.com/middleeast/20160112/1032992322/turkey-ban-media-blast-istanbul.html
Merkel Confirms Germans Among Injured in Istanbul Attack
http://sputniknews.com/middleeast/20160112/1033000666/german-istanbul-explosion-confirm.html

Side by Side: Russia Provides Invaluable Aid to Syrian Democratic Forces
http://sputniknews.com/middleeast/20160112/1033000205/syria-islamists-democratic-forces.html

Russia honors Syrian Army figure
https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/NewsReports/566468-russia-honors-syrian-army-figure-seen-as-potential-rival-to-assad

Putin: too early to speak about sheltering Assad in Russia
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/0c3af1c6ac5c426d80e000117c1b3d35/putin-too-early-speak-about-sheltering-assad-russia

At least 10 killed as suicide bombing rocks historic İstanbul square
"Doğan news agency reported that the suicide bomber is identified as Saudi-Arabian born Nabil Fadlı."
http://www.todayszaman.com/anasayfa_at-least-10-killed-as-suicide-bombing-rocks-historic-i-stanbul-square_409409.html

ISIS to declare a province in Mindanao? [ARTICLE AND VIDEO]
"New video released on January 4, 2016 shows consolidation of extremist groups pledging allegiance to ISIS in the Philippines"
http://www.rappler.com/nation/118553-isis-declare-province-mindanao?platform=hootsuite

The Ten Most Important Developments in Syria in 2015 [JAN 3]
http://www.joshualandis.com/blog/ten-most-important-developments-syria-2015/

Syrian army enters rebel bastion of Salma
http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=74658

Update: air strikes in Iraq and Syria
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/update-air-strikes-in-iraq

7 massacres, 537 deaths, 0 resignations and always a press blackout: Who’s the murderer?
http://sendika8.org/2016/01/7-massacres-537-deaths-0-resignations-and-always-a-press-blackout-whos-the-murderer/

Prince Mohammed bin Salman: Naive, arrogant Saudi prince is playing with fire [JAN 9]
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/prince-mohammed-bin-salman-naive-arrogant-saudi-prince-is-playing-with-fire-a6804481.html

Syrian opposition coordinator says U.S. clearly backtracked over Syria
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3395846/Syrian-opposition-coordinator-says-U-S-clearly-backtracked-Syria.html

The town of Salma has been fully liberated by the SAA, full statement by the SAA Military Command
https://twitter.com/MmaGreen/status/686940993707458560
[ENGLISH VERSION: http://sana.sy/en/?p=66384]

[OP-ED] The Limits of American Realism
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/12/opinion/the-limits-of-american-realism.html

[ANALYSIS] The war of assassinations in Syria
https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/commentaryanalysis/566469-the-war-of-assassinations-in-syria

Russian Strike on al-Qaeda Lair kills 51 at Prison, as US hypocritically slams Moscow
http://www.juancole.com/2016/01/russian-airstrike-on-al-qaeda-lair-hits-prison-as-us-hypocritically-slams-moscow.html

PART I - JAN 10
Love and longing in Yarmouk
"Life under siege for a Palestinian couple in Syria's war"
http://series.fountainink.in/love-and-longing-in-yarmouk/
PART II - JAN 11
‘Gulf countries played a role in the Syrian uprising’
"India's former ambassador to Syria on how the country has changed since 2009"
http://series.fountainink.in/gulf-countries-role-uprising/

AS IT HAPPENED: ISIL suicide attack kills 10, injures 15 in Istanbul's Sultanahmet
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/live-10-killed-at-least-15-wounded-in-explosion-in-istanbuls-sultanahmet.aspx?pageID=238&nID=93736&NewsCatID=341

Who is happy to see Russian pilots in Syria?
http://rbth.com/international/2016/01/12/who-is-happy-to-see-russian-pilots-in-syria_558617

Long-Term Effects of the Syrian Refugee Crisis: The Emergence of an Invisible Generation
http://ramenir.com/2016/01/10/long-term-effects-of-the-syrian-refugee-crisis-the-emergence-of-an-invisible-generation/

Erdoğan: Russia preparing ground for ’boutique’ Syrian state
http://www.todayszaman.com/diplomacy_erdogan-russia-preparing-ground-for-boutique-syrian-state_409442.html

Starving Madaya celebrates as food convoy finally arrives
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/12/starving-madaya-celebrates-as-food-convoy-finally-arrives?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Syrian Army continues its advance in southern Aleppo
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/23690/

US Behavior may push Iran to reconsider N-deal: Iran Judiciary chief.
http://www.mfs-theothernews.com/2016/01/us-behavior-may-push-iran-to-reconsider.html

Putin Interview to German newspaper Bild. Part 1
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/transcripts/51154
Putin Interview to German newspaper Bild. Part 2
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/transcripts/51155

Putin stakes no claim to superpower status
http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Industry/2016/01/12/Putin-stakes-no-claim-to-superpower-status/3211452602666/

Syrian and Iranian refugees 'well educated'
http://www.thelocal.at/20160112/syrian-and-iranian-refugees-tend-to-be-highly-educated

Russia plans to complete Tu-22M3 bombers modernization program by 2019
http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2016/1/12/4597/?h

Police recruit Syria mothers to urge British girls not to join Isil [ARTICLE + VIDEO]
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/terrorism-in-the-uk/12094804/Police-recruit-Syria-mothers-to-urge-British-girls-not-to-join-Isil.html