Syria
SRW condemns terrorist atrocities against Shia and Alawite communities in Syria
December 11, 2024
SRW condemns terrorist atrocities against Shia and Alawite communities in Syria
Shia Rights Watch (SRW) issued a statement condemning what it described as “horrific” crimes committed by terrorist groups against Shia and Alawite civilians in Syria. According to eyewitness reports, SRW said that these groups carried out mass executions in villages…
ISIS executes dozens of Syrian troops in central Syria, rights group says
December 11, 2024
ISIS executes dozens of Syrian troops in central Syria, rights group says
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Tuesday that ISIS executed 54 Syrian soldiers near the town of Al-Sukhnah in Homs Desert, central Syria. According to the rights group, the soldiers were captured and killed while attempting to flee…
Over 200 killed in Syria in fighting between pro-Turk and Kurdish forces: war monitor
December 11, 2024
Over 200 killed in Syria in fighting between pro-Turk and Kurdish forces: war monitor
Clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria have resulted in the deaths of 218 individuals over a span of just three days, Arab News reported citing the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The British-based monitoring group reported that…
Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zaynab in Syria reopens to visitors as staff resume duties
December 10, 2024
Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zaynab in Syria reopens to visitors as staff resume duties
The Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zaynab, peace be upon her, in the Sayyidah Zaynab area near Damascus has reopened its doors to visitors, with the shrine’s caretakers resuming their duties. Footage shared by Shia Waves Agency shows shrine staff cleaning…
Major Developments in Syria: The Fall of Bashar al-Assad, Formation of a Transitional Government, and Global Reactions
December 10, 2024
Major Developments in Syria: The Fall of Bashar al-Assad, Formation of a Transitional Government, and Global Reactions
The recent developments in Syria, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, have astonished the world. The rebel groups that have taken control of Damascus have declared that they are in the process of forming a transitional government. Mohammad Bashir, who…
Europe puts Syrian asylum applications on hold amid political shifts
December 10, 2024
Europe puts Syrian asylum applications on hold amid political shifts
European nations have halted asylum applications from Syrians following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s government, France 24 reported on Monday. According to the report, the move affects thousands of pending claims and reflects both Syria’s uncertain political future and…
Bashar al-Assad and Family Granted Asylum in Moscow
December 9, 2024
Bashar al-Assad and Family Granted Asylum in Moscow
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family arrived in Moscow on Sunday, where Russia has granted them asylum, Anadolu Agency reported citing the state news agency TASS. A Kremlin source cited humanitarian reasons for the asylum offer, emphasizing Russia’s…
FreeMuslim Association urges Syrians to preserve state, protect its institutions
December 9, 2024
FreeMuslim Association urges Syrians to preserve state, protect its institutions
The FreeMuslim Association, an international anti-violence organization, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing political and security developments in Syria, warning of the negative repercussions of a political system collapse on Syrian society. In a statement received by Shia Waves…
US Airstrikes Target 75 ISIS Camps in Syria
December 9, 2024
US Airstrikes Target 75 ISIS Camps in Syria
On Sunday, the United States military conducted airstrikes against 75 ISIS camps in Syria, aiming to prevent the group from exploiting recent turmoil in the region, Rudaw reported yesterday. The operation, coordinated by the Central Command (CENTCOM), is part of…
Opposition militants declare Syria’s Damascus ‘liberated’, al-Assad ousted
December 8, 2024
Opposition militants declare Syria’s Damascus ‘liberated’, al-Assad ousted
Opposition fighters in Syria announced today, December 8, the end of Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule, claiming victory in Damascus following a swift offensive that began on November 27. During a live broadcast on Syrian national television, a leader from the…