Syria
Syria Must Investigate Alawite Civilian Killings as War Crimes, Says Amnesty International
April 3, 2025
Syria Must Investigate Alawite Civilian Killings as War Crimes, Says Amnesty International
Over 100 Alawite civilians were reportedly killed in the coastal city of Banias on March 8 and 9, 2025, according to information gathered by Amnesty International. Amnesty International’s investigation confirmed 32 deliberate killings, primarily in the al-Qusour neighborhood, where armed…
At least 10 dead in Syria as gunmen target civilians in Tartus and Homs
April 1, 2025
At least 10 dead in Syria as gunmen target civilians in Tartus and Homs
In Tartus province, unidentified attackers opened fire in Haref Nemra, killing at least 10 people, including a 12-year-old boy and an 80-year-old, Arab News reported. The incident, described by witnesses as involving masked gunmen believed to be government forces, has…
Shia clerical delegation in Syria meets interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa
March 30, 2025
Shia clerical delegation in Syria meets interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa
A delegation from the Shia clerical body in Syria met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Friday to discuss the community’s situation and future in the country. According to a statement from the meeting, the delegation addressed challenges facing Syria’s…
Syria’s interim president forms new ew
March 30, 2025
Syria’s interim president forms new ew
Interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government on Saturday, pledging to build a stable state. Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani and Defence Minister Mourhaf Abu Qasra retained their positions, while intelligence chief Anas Khattab was appointed…
Syria: Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi continues its Ramadan gatherings
March 29, 2025
Syria: Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi continues its Ramadan gatherings
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in the Sayyidah Zainab area in the Syrian capital, Damascus, continues to hold its annual Ramadan gatherings, with the presence of believers and devotees of…
Syria’s Interim Constitution Raises Concerns Over Potential Authoritarian Rule, Warns Human Rights Watch
March 27, 2025
Syria’s Interim Constitution Raises Concerns Over Potential Authoritarian Rule, Warns Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed serious concerns regarding Syria’s interim constitution, suggesting it could pave the way for authoritarian governance. The organization highlighted that the proposed framework lacks essential safeguards for human rights and democratic processes, potentially undermining the…
Six killed in Israeli strike on southern Syria
March 26, 2025
Six killed in Israeli strike on southern Syria
At least six people were killed on Tuesday in an Israeli attack on Koya in Syria’s southern Deraa province, according to Syria’s foreign ministry. Israel said the strike followed gunfire directed at its troops, though it did not specify whether…
Christians Warn of Threats Amid Violence in Syria
March 25, 2025
Christians Warn of Threats Amid Violence in Syria
One of the oldest Christian communities in the Middle East faces renewed dangers as violence escalates in Syria, leading to nearly 1,200 civilian deaths, primarily among Alawites, Newsweek reported. Rights groups report that Christians are also victims of crackdowns by…
Half of Iraqis in Syria’s al-Hol Camp Repatriated
March 23, 2025
Half of Iraqis in Syria’s al-Hol Camp Repatriated
About half of the Iraqi nationals living in the al-Hol camp in northeast Syria have been repatriated, Rudaw reported citing Saad al-Jayashi, an advisor at the Iraqi National Security Advisory. According to al-Jayashi, over 14,000 Iraqis remain in the camp,…
Germany reopens embassy in Damascus after fall of ruling regime
March 21, 2025
Germany reopens embassy in Damascus after fall of ruling regime
Germany reopened its embassy in Damascus on Thursday, more than three months after the fall of former Syrian regime. The embassy had been closed in 2012 during the Syrian civil war. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, visiting Syria for the…