The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) has recorded at least 162 arbitrary arrests in May as thousands of students and state workers were forced to vote for Bashar al Assad for a fourth mandate.   Most of the arrests in Syria are carried out without any judicial warrant while the...

At least 96 civilians, including 15 children, 11 women, were killed in May, the Syrian Network for Human Rights said in its monthly report.   The 24-page report detailed the death toll of victims documented killed by all conflict parties in Syria, focusing on the victims amongst...

An early election can be conducted in Syria if an agreement on the Constitution can be reached among parties, Russia's special representative to the Middle East and African countries said Thursday. Mikhail Bogdanov told reporters at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that...

Danish lawmakers voted Thursday in favor of Denmark establishing a refugee reception center in a third country that is likely to be in Africa, a move that could be a first step toward moving the country’s asylum screening process outside of Europe. Legislation approved on a 70-24 vote with...