Syria

Syrian Rights Center Condemns Takfiri Fatwas Against Shia Community ———————– The Documentation Center for Violations Against Shiites in Syria has issued a strong statement condemning fatwas issued by Osama Abdul Karim Al-Rifai against Twelver Shia Muslims, describing them as a…

Syrian Government, SDF Conduct Prisoner Exchange in Hasakah ——————————— The Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have carried out a prisoner exchange in the northeastern city of Al‑Hasakah, marking a step in implementing broader agreements between the two…

One Year After Coastal Massacres, Economic Hardship Deepens for Syria’s Alawite Community —————————– A year after the March 2025 coastal massacres in Syria, members of the Alawite community in coastal regions are facing worsening economic and humanitarian conditions, amid rising…

UN Commission Reports Rights Violations in Syria, Calls for Security Reforms ——————————- The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic has warned that Syria’s transitional phase remains “fragile” despite some steps toward reform, citing ongoing…

U.S. Designates Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organization ————————————– The United States Department of State announced that the Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood has been officially added to the U.S. list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations. According to the announcement, the designation…

Amnesty Warns Sri Lanka’s Proposed Anti-Terror Law Could Undermine Civil Liberties ———————————– Amnesty International has raised concerns about a proposed counterterrorism law currently being debated in Sri Lanka, warning that it could threaten fundamental freedoms and be misused against minorities,…

Latest Developments in the U.S.–Israeli Military Campaign Against Iran and Regional Escalation ——————————- The conflict between United States and Israeli forces and Iran continues to intensify, with new military actions and security developments reported across the Middle East. According to…

582 Killed in Syria in February 2026, including 211 Civilians, Monitor Reports ———————————– A total of 582 people were killed across various parts of Syria in February 2026, including 211 civilians, according to a monthly toll released by the Syrian…

Syrian Alawite Supreme Council Condemns Use of “Remnants” Label to Justify Killings, Intimidation —————————– The Syrian Alawite Supreme Council has issued a strong statement rejecting the use of the term “al‑fulul” (“remnants”) to justify systematic killings and intimidation carried out…

Human Rights Watch Warns of Uncertain Fate for Thousands of Detainees in Northeast Syria Camps ——————————- Human Rights Watch on Tuesday warned that the fate of approximately 8,500 detainees remains unclear following the closure of the al-Hol camp and the…