Relative calm in Idlib following ceasefire Syria's war-ravaged northwest woke up to relative calm, its skies free of warplanes for the first day in months, following a Russian-Turkish ceasefire deal. World • 06 Mar 20
'Relative' calm in Idlib as ceasefire takes effect "Relative" calm has been reported around the conflict-shattered Syrian region of Idlib soon after a ceasefire between Russia and Turkey came into force at midnight … World • 06 Mar 20
Syrian forces make fresh advance in Idlib Syrian regime forces have reportedly advanced into the strategic town of Saraqeb, despite a demand from Turkey that Syria pull back its forces from Turkish-manned … World • 05 Feb 20
Syrian offensive in Idlib displaces more than 500,000 A Russian-backed Syrian government offensive against the country's last rebel enclave has caused one of the biggest waves of displacement in the nine-year war. World • 04 Feb 20
Trump calls for end to killing in Syria rebel bastion US President Donald Trump has called for the governments in Moscow, Damascus and Tehran to stop the violence in Syria's rebel-held province of Idlib. World • 26 Dec 19
Russian strikes kill nine civilians in Syria - monitor Air strikes by Syrian regime ally Russia have killed nine civilians in the jihadist-run enclave of Idlib in the northwest of the country, a war … World • 17 Nov 19
Turkey says air strike hit Syria convoy killing three Turkey has said a Syrian government air strike on a Turkish military convoy in northwest Syria has killed three civilians and wounded 12 as Syrian … World • 19 Aug 19
Russian army says ceasefire called in Syria's Idlib The Russian army has said President Bashar al-Assad's Syrian forces had ceased fire "unilaterally" in north western Idlib province, where the UN fears a "humanitarian … World • 19 May 19
Armed men in Syria's Idlib kill prominent activist Armed men in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province assassinated an activist today who ran a radio station that provided independent news and satirised both President Bashar … Middle East • 23 Nov 18
Russia, Turkey agree to demilitarised zone around Idlib Russia and Turkey have agreed to create a "demilitarised zone" around Syria's rebel-held province of Idlib, Russian President Vladimir Putin said after lengthy talks with … World • 17 Sep 18
'Absolutely essential' to avoid battle in Idlib - UN The United Nations' Secretary-General has appealed to Russia, Iran and Turkey to "spare no effort to find solutions that protect civilians" in Syria's Idlib. World • 11 Sep 18
Russia and Syria resume Idlib air strikes Russian and Syrian jets resumed intensive strikes in Idlib and Hama, residents and rescuers said, as Damascus stepped up its assault on the rebels' last … Syria • 09 Sep 18
Russian airstrikes on Idlib 'heaviest' in a month Russian and Syrian warplanes pounded towns in Syria's opposition-held Idlib province, a day after a summit of the presidents of Turkey, Iran and Russia failed … Syria • 08 Sep 18
Tehran summit expected to seal fate of Syria's Idlib The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey will meet on Friday in Tehran for a summit expected to shape the future of Idlib province, home … Syria • 05 Sep 18
UN to discuss situation in Syria's Idlib province The United Nations Security Council is to meet on Friday to discuss the situation in the rebel-held Syrian province of Idlib. Syria • 04 Sep 18
Dozens killed as weapons depot explodes in Syria An explosion in a residential building thought to be storing weapons and ammunition in Syria's rebel-held Idlib killed at least 39 people including 12 children … World • 12 Aug 18
Syrian families find out fate of missing family members Updated death lists in Syria have finally provided some closure to many families whose loved ones have been missing since early in the conflict. World • 11 Aug 18
Russian pilot killed after Syrian rebels down plane A Russian pilot was killed in clashes with rebels after they downed his warplane over Syria's northwest province of Idlib. World • 04 Feb 18
UN: tens of thousands displaced by fighting in Syria The United Nations has said that nearly 100,000 people have been displaced since early December by fighting in northwestern Syria, where the regime is waging … World • 10 Jan 18
Syria's Assad says chemical attack '100% fabrication' Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said an alleged poison gas attack blamed on his government last week in Idlib province was "100% fabrication". World • 13 Apr 17
Report: Mental health crisis plaguing Syria's children Six years of violence and bloodshed have spawned a mental health crisis among Syria's children whose impact will be felt for decades, according to the … News • 07 Mar 17
Syrian army retakes control of Daraya near capital Government forces retook control of Daraya near the Syrian capital after rebels and civilians were evacuated following a four-year siege by regime forces, a military … News • 28 Aug 16
Maternity hospital bombed in Syrian air raid A maternity hospital supported by Save the Children was bombed in an air raid in Idlib province of northwest Syria, causing casualties and heavy damage, … News • 29 Jul 16
Air strikes in Syria's Idlib kill more than 20 Air strikes carried out by Syrian or Russian warplanes killed more than 20 people in the northwestern city of Idlib today, monitoring group the Syrian … News • 12 Jun 16
Syria govt accused of prisoner execution in Idlib Syrian government forces apparently executed at least 15 prisoners in the city of Idlib before militants from the self-style Islamist State group overran the provincial … News • 30 Mar 15
