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At least 10 dead in Syria as gunmen target civilians in Tartus and Homs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
UN Urges Inclusive Constitution for Syria Amid Minority Backlash

UN Urges Inclusive Constitution for Syria Amid Minority Backlash

The United Nations has called on Syria to establish an inclusive constitution that protects minority rights, following criticism of a recent constitutional declaration by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Rudaw reported. The declaration, signed on Thursday, consists of 53 articles focusing…
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