CONFLICT

Strategically located along the Syrian-Turkish border, Idlib is the last rebel-held stronghold in the country.

Speaking for her 46 'brothers and sisters', Yasmeen Farmouz says they simply want to live.

Habara belonged to the 'Sinai State', an Islamist group that is affiliated to the Islamic State.

Pictures shared on social media have shown individuals participating in the convoy bloodied and wounded.

The leaders of the 28 EU member states are meeting in Brussels on 15 December.

The evacuation of civilians and fighters was postponed as a ceasefire in the city broke down.

The pardons only apply to 'political crimes' and not serious criminal offences such as killings, rape and torture.

Sir Stuart Peach told RUSI think tank militants are using the tactic to escape as they lose fight in Syria and Iraq.

Thousands of civilians remain trapped in decimated city as Assad forces seize control.

UN warns of genocide risks as ethnic-related violence against Dinka and Nuer continues in war-torn country.

Landmarks lights will be turned off at 8pm local time, as fighting resumed in Syrian city.

Al-Qaeda jihadist has reportedly survived a French air strike in which it was claimed he had been killed.

As people continue to suffer relentlessly, international anger has reached breaking point.

IBTimes UK looks back at five years of bitter conflict that have left the historic city in ruins.

Sectarianism is a scourge and all must reject tolerating or using it for political ends.

Most of those who supported Islamic State in northern Iraq have fled or been arrested.

Researchers found more than 5,500 items ranging from mortar rounds to rockets and explosives.

The boy has been forced to flee Afghanistan because his family were bombarded with death threats.

The commission, headed by Vice President Myint Swe is expected to deliver a complete report by 31 January.

Turkish President Erdogan says he will discuss a truce for Aleppo with Russian President Putin.

The macabre discovery follows a suicide attack against a military base in the war-torn country.

The UK exported weapons to Saudi Arabia used in the conflict against the rebel Houthi government.

The regional king is accused of supporting a secessionist movement to found the 'Yiira' state.

Rebels have blamed the delays on interference from Iran which backs the Assad regime.

Power accuses Syrian regime, Iran and Russia of putting a 'noose' around thousands of civilians in eastern Aleppo.

The US said it will continue to provide intelligence focused on border security.

Former chancellor blames Britain's lack of action in 2013 for current tragedy in Syria.

Observers say the battle left Isis with 30 Russian tanks and surface-to-surface Grad missiles.

The US says the most senior militants involved in planning Paris attacks are all now dead.