Syria
The Debate
Syria: What's the deal? Russia, Turkey agree to Idlib buffer zone
Have they avoided the worst, or simply delayed the inevitable? Ten days after airing their differences publicly, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan agree to a buffer zone…
Putin says jet downing accidental as Israel blames Syria
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the shooting down of a Russian military plane near Syria's seacoast was accidental as Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu expressed sorrow…
Putin says jet downing accidental as Israel blames Syria
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the shooting down of a Russian military plane near Syria's seacoast was accidental as Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu expressed sorrow…
Moscow says Israel behind Syrian downing of Russian jet
Russia on Tuesday accused Israel of a hostile provocation and threatened retaliation after Moscow blamed Israel for indirectly causing a Russian military plane to be shot down…
Analysis: Downing of Russian jet in Syria 'suggests communication breakdown'
FRANCE 24's Nadia Massih looks at the fallout from the downing of a Russian jet over Syria, for which Moscow has blamed Israel.
Putin and Erdogan agree to demilitarised zone around Syria's Idlib
The leaders of Russia and Turkey agreed Monday to establish a demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib region, the last major stronghold of anti-government rebels where fears had been…
In The Papers
Berta Cáceres murder trial: Was Honduran govt involved in environmentalist's death?
IN THE PAPERS - Monday, September 17: We look ahead to a crucial meeting between Turkey and Russia to discuss the looming battle in Syria's last rebel-held province of Idlib.…
The Interview
Saudi crown prince 'not well advised', former Qatari PM tells FRANCE 24
Former Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani granted a 30-minute interview to FRANCE 24. He discussed relations with Saudi Arabia as well as the ongoing Gulf crisis,…
Video: Are French troops active in the Syrian province of Deir Ezzor?
A French army vehicle was visible in photos of the Syrian province of Deir Ezzor released by the US on Wednesday, raising questions about the nature of French involvement in the…
Middle East Matters
War in Syria: Hezbollah's secret soldiers
Since it began seven years ago, Syria's civil conflict has drawn in multiple foreign powers. Among them are Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah forces, who have helped prop up the…
UN warns of 'worst' crisis this century as civilians flee Idlib
Violence in northwest Syria has displaced more than 30,000 people this month alone, the United Nations said Monday, warning that a looming assault could create the century's…
Syria’s Idlib hit by ‘most violent’ strikes in a month
Syria's last major rebel bastion Idlib was Saturday targeted by the "most violent" Russian air strikes in a month, a monitor said, after the failure of a three-way summit on the…