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Syria-Jordan Border Crossing Reopens After 3 Years of Closure

On Monday Jordan reopened its main border crossing with Syria, after a three year closure, AFP reports.
The border crossing, known as Jaber on the Jordanian side and Nassib on the Syrian side, is a key Middle Eastern trade and commerce transit way which was closed after the post was overrun by Western and Gulf-backed terrorist in April 2015. The crossing was a major link not only for direct trade between the neighboring countries but also for longer-distance transit as well a significant source of revenue.

21WIRE editor Vanessa Beeley named by NCTJ as one of Britain’s ‘Most Respected Journalists’

Vanessa Beeley reporting in Homs Province, Syria (Image: P.J. Henningsen 2017)
This latest announcement should be regarded as a real breakthrough for independent journalists.
Yesterday, Britain’s National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) named 21st Century Wire Associate Editor Vanessa Beeley as one of the Top 238 Most Respected Journalists in the UK.

Revolution Unraveled: ‘Assad Files’ Now an Achilles’ Heel for War Crimes Narrative

The “Assad Files” story: ‘A secretive team of war crimes investigators smuggled hundreds of thousands of documents out of Syria … to build a case against Assad.’  Upon closer examination though, this impressive trove of ‘evidence’ appears to vindicate, rather than condemn the Syrian government.
Adam Larson
21st Century Wire

Top Russian Diplomat: Idlib Militants Who Refuse to Lay Down Arms Will Be ‘Arrested or Eliminated’

SouthFront reports…
Idlib militants who refuse to lay down arms and continue attacks on government forces have to be arrested or eliminated, Russia’s Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East Mikhail Bogdanov told the country’s state-run news agency RIA Novosti on October 6.