Aaron Maté (2021-07-27). Why is OPCW Chief Fernando Arias Afraid of his own Inspectors? (Part II). orinocotribune.com By Aaron Maté ∑ Jul 11, 2021 | Rather than address the concerns of two veteran inspectors about a Syria cover-up, OPCW Director General Fernando Arias has attacked them with false claims. OPCW sources and newly leaked material expose Arias' latest Western state-backed deceit. | The stated mission of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is to ensure "a world free of chemical weapons." From his executive suite at The Hague, however, OPCW Director General Fernando Arias has been on a different mission: keeping the organization free of accountability for an explosive Syria cover-up scan…

Staff (2021-07-27). Samidoun Delegation to Lebanon Day 5: With the Democratic Popular Party in Saida. samidoun.net On the fifth day of the Ghassan Kanafani Brigade, the Samidoun international delegation in Lebanon, the delegation met with the Popular Democratic Party in Saida, Lebanon, incuding the General Secretary, Mohammed Hashisho and Coordinator, Rita Hamdan. The Democratic Popular Party is a historic Lebanese Marxist-Leninist political party which was actively involved in the armed Palestinian resistance, both in the south of Lebanon and in organizing in the cities. Being a Palestinian and Lebanese political party, they consider the cause of Palestine their own and central to the communist struggle within Lebanon. The P…

Steven Sahiounie (2021-07-27). Lebanon Is on the Brink of Social Explosion and Breakdown. globalresearch.ca

Anonymous007 (2021-07-27). Military Situation In Syria On July 27, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On July 27, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 29 times: 14 — in Idlib province, 9 — in Latakia province, 5 — in Hama province, 1 — in Aleppo province | On July 26, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Kansafra area | On July 26, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Safuhin and Fatirah | On July 26, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF p…

South Front (2021-07-27). Video: The US Exploits Chaos to Expand Its Footprint in Syria. globalresearch.ca

Rick Rozoff (2021-07-27). Turkish shelling injures several Syrian civilians. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Several citizens injured in shelling attack by Turkish occupation on villages in Aleppo countryside SANA [Syrian Arab News Agency] reporter quoted local sources as saying that several artillery and rocket shells launched by the Turkish occupation forces and their terrorist mercenaries fell in the vicinity of the villages of al-Hoshariya and al-Arimah, north of al-Bab …

Staff (2021-07-26). Day 4 of the Samidoun delegation to Lebanon: Ghassan Kanafani Brigade at the Al Naqab Center. samidoun.net On the fourth day of the Ghassan Kanafani Brigade, the Samidoun international delegation to Lebanon visited the Bourj Al Barajneh refugee camp in the south of Beirut. In the camp we met with the Al-Naqab Center for Youth Activities, its members and its coordinator, Mohammed Abu Ali. The Al Naqab Center was founded in 2013 by Palestinian and Lebanese youth, who came together to address urgent needs facing the community, working with the Maan group ("Together") and the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM). The center focuses on four main points: 1) Becoming economically independent, without reliance on NGOs and charity…

Anonymous007 (2021-07-26). Military Situation In Syria On July 26, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On July 25, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 28 times: 14 — in Idlib province, 6 — in Latakia province, 5 — in Hama province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On July 25, SDF/YPG artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Afrin city | On July 25, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Kabani area | On July 25, Syrian air defense systems destroyed two missiles fired…

The Times of Israel (2021-07-26). Supposedly Russia Is Moving to Limit Israeli Strikes on Syria. anti-empire.com Russia has "run out of patience" with Israel in Syria and is planning a shift in its policies toward Israeli sorties over the country, according to an unconfirmed report on Saturday. | The London-based Arabic newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat cited an unnamed "well-informed" Russian source as saying that following talks with Washington, Moscow had got the impression that "Washington does not welcome the continuous Israeli raids," and thus believes it has the freedom to act more aggressively to thwart them. | In light of this, the Russians were now supplying Syrian forces with more advanced anti-missile systems and know-h…

Aaron Maté (2021-07-26). Syrian insurgents guilty of 'red line' 2013 sarin chemical attack, study finds. thegrayzone.com A new open-source study concludes that Syrian insurgents carried out the Ghouta sarin chemical attack in August 2013. The explosive findings add to a growing body of public evidence that undermines US-led efforts to blame the Syrian government, which almost led to US military intervention. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands were wounded when sarin rockets hit multiple sites in the Syria area of Ghouta on August 21, 2013. The US and its allies publicly accused the Syrian government …

Staff (2021-07-26). Day 4 of the Samidoun delegation to Lebanon: Ghassan Kanafani Brigade at the Al Naqab Center. samidoun.net On the fourth day of the Ghassan Kanafani Brigade, the Samidoun international delegation to Lebanon visited the Bourj Al Barajneh refugee camp in the south of Beirut. In the camp we met with the Al-Naqab Center for Youth Activities, its members and its coordinator, Mohammed Abu Ali. The Al Naqab Center was founded in 2013 by Palestinian and Lebanese youth, who came together to address urgent needs facing the community, working with the Maan group ("Together") and the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM). The center focuses on four main points: 1) Becoming economically independent, without reliance on NGOs and charity…

Vanessa Beeley (2021-07-25). Syrian Civilians Attacked By Terrorists Using American Weapons. globalresearch.ca

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2021-07-25). US building new military base in northeastern Syria. en.mehrnews.com News sources reported on Saturday that US forces intended to build a new military base in northeastern Syria.

Steven Sahiounie (2021-07-25). Israeli, Turkish And Terrorist Attacks Across Syria. globalresearch.ca

_____ (2021-07-25). Two Turkish soldiers killed in attack in Northern Syria. en.mehrnews.com At least two Turkish soldiers were killed in an attack on the armored vehicle in northern Syria, the country's military said on late Saturday, adding that they returned fire.

Staff (2021-07-25). Samidoun Delegation to Lebanon Day 3: Generations of struggle for return and liberation. samidoun.net On the third day of the Samidoun international delegation, the Ghassan Kanafani Brigade, in Lebanon, the network participated in numerous visits and meetings in Beirut, Tripoli and Beddawi refugee camp. The first of these meetings took place at the office of the cultural organization Ajyaal ("Generations") coordinated by Samira Salah, who welcomed us together with her husband, Salah Salah, co-founder of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and historical member of the Arab Nationalist Movement. The Samidoun delegation honored Salah and Samira for their lifelong struggle and dedication to the P…

Anonymous007 (2021-07-25). Military Situation In Syria On July 25, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On July 24, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 32 times: 19 — in Idlib province, 8 — in Latakia province, 4 — in Hama province, 1 — in Aleppo province | On July 24, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Duwayr al-Akrad area | On July 24, SDF arrested three people in the first section of Al-Hawl camp | On July 24, a Turkish Army vehicle was targeted by ATGM near Hazwan vi…

Anonymous669 (2021-07-25). Casualties Reported In Rocket Attack On Turkish-Occupied Afrin In Northern Syria (Video, Photos). southfront.org Illustrative image. | On July 25, a barrage of rockets targeted the Turkish-occupied Syrian area of Afrin in the northern countryside of Aleppo. | The rockets landed in Afrin city and its outskirts. Several residential buildings and a civil-defense center of the Western-backed White Helmets organization were hit. Heavy material losses were reported. | According to the White Helmets, at least eight people, including four children and two women, were wounded as a result of the rocket attack. | The rockets were reportedly launched from a…

Anonymous669 (2021-07-25). Al-Sharqiyah Brigades Claimed Responsibility For Attack On Key Gas Pipeline In Northeastern Syria (Photos). southfront.org The official logo of the al-Sharqiyah Brigades. | On July 24, al-Sharqiyah Brigades claimed responsibility for the recent Saboteurs of the mysterious group blew up a section of the pipeline near the town of Abu Khashab in the northern Deir Ezzor countryside with an improvised explosive device on July 22. | The key pipeline moves natural gas…

Anonymous669 (2021-07-25). US To Expand Military Base, Build New Training Ground In Northeastern Syria — Reports. southfront.org Illustrative image. | The US-led coalition is planning to expand a base located near the town of al-Shaddadi in the southern countryside of al-Hasakah in Syria's northeastern region, several Syrian news sources reported on July 24 and 25. | According to the sources, one of which is the pro-opposition Step News Agency, the coalition will also build a new ground to train fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces. | A supply convoy of 75 trucks carrying armored vehicles, weapons, equipment, logistics as well as construction…

Anonymous103 (2021-07-25). Two Soldiers Killed, Two Wounded In Attack On Turkish Vehicle In Northern Syria. southfront.org Turkish Army Kirpi MRAP on duty somewhere in southern Turkey. | Two Turkish soldiers were killed and two others were wounded in an attack on an armored vehicle in northern Syria. | Turkish MRAP Kirpi was targeted with a guided missile on its way to a military base in the vicinity of the town of al-Bab, northern Aleppo province."In an attack carried out by terrorists against our Kirpi vehicle in the Operation Euphrates Shield zone, two of our fellow hero soldiers were martyred and two of our friends were injured," the Ministry…

Anonymous669 (2021-07-25). Kurdish Forces Shared Footage Of Deadly Attack On Turkish Troops Near Syria's Al-Bab. southfront.org Illustrative image, fighters of the Afrin Liberation Forces. Via the Hawar News Agency (ANHA). | The Afrin Liberation Forces (ALF) has claimed responsibility for the Two Turkish service members were killed and two Turkish-backed militants were wounded as a result of the missile attack. | The attack saw fighters of the ALF…

Anonymous669 (2021-07-25). Al-Sharqia Brigades Claimed Responsibility For Attack On Key Gas Pipeline In Northeastern Syria (Photos). southfront.org The official logo of the al-Sharqiyah Brigades. | On July 24, al-Sharqiyah Brigades claimed responsibility for the recent Saboteurs of the mysterious group blew up a section of the pipeline near the town of Abu Khashab in the northern Deir Ezzor countryside with an improvised explosive device on July 22. | The key pipeline moves natural gas…

Anonymous669 (2021-07-25). Mysterious Explosion Rocked Damascus Outskirts, Israeli Attack Suspected. southfront.org A cloud of smoke over Damascus after the explosion. Source: the internet. | Early on July 25, a mysterious explosion rocked the southern outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus amid military escalation caused by the recent Israeli air strikes. | The explosion was heard all over Damascus. A large cloud of black smoke was spotted over the city. Syrian authorities are yet to release an official statement explaining the causes of the explosion. | Some sources said that the explosion was the result of a…

Anonymous103 (2021-07-25). All In To Revenge: Turkish Air Force, Artillery Pound Kurdish Militants (Photos, Video). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | At least seven Kurdish fighters have been killed so far in northern Syria as part of the retaliation actions by the Turkish military in response to the