Syria
Druze Commander Dismisses Islamic Rule in Syria
January 6, 2025
Druze Commander Dismisses Islamic Rule in Syria
Sheikh Marwan al-Rizq, a Druze commander in Syria, has rejected the notion of Islamic rule, advocating for a decentralized government instead, Rudaw news agency reported. He stated that “religious and Islamic rule has only led the country and its people…
Damascus Airport to resume international flights after halt following fall of ruling regime
January 5, 2025
Damascus Airport to resume international flights after halt following fall of ruling regime
Syria’s Damascus International Airport is reopening for international flights, marking a key step in recovery after the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, The Guardian reported on Saturday. The General Authority of Civil Aviation announced the resumption of operations, with…
New mass grave discovered in southern Syria following regime fall
January 5, 2025
New mass grave discovered in southern Syria following regime fall
Syrians uncovered a mass grave near the Ninth Division’s base in Al-Sanamayn, northern Daraa. Local news outlet “Daraa 24” on Saturday reported the remains, primarily bones and clothing, date back over a decade. This follows the December discovery of a…
Clashes in northern Syria leave 24 fighters dead
January 3, 2025
Clashes in northern Syria leave 24 fighters dead
At least 24 fighters were killed in clashes between Turkish-backed groups and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria’s Manbij district, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The violence resulted in the deaths of 23 Turkish-backed…
Syrian civil war death toll surpasses half a million amidst regime collapse
January 2, 2025
Syrian civil war death toll surpasses half a million amidst regime collapse
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced that more than 528,500 people have been killed since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011. This figure includes thousands of deaths recently confirmed following improved access to detention centers and…
Syrian Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa Approves Elections for Government Formation
December 31, 2024
Syrian Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa Approves Elections for Government Formation
Ahmad al-Sharaa, leader of the ruling group in Syria, announced on Monday plans to hold elections aimed at establishing a legitimate government, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In an interview with Al Arabiya, he stated that drafting a new constitution will…
Three new mass graves discovered in Syria’s Homs
December 30, 2024
Three new mass graves discovered in Syria’s Homs
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported the discovery of three new mass graves in the village of al-Qabu in Homs countryside, containing the remains of 20 unidentified individuals believed to have been forcibly disappeared during the rule of…
Nearly 300 arrested as Syrian de facto government cracks down on Assad loyalists: monitor
December 30, 2024
Nearly 300 arrested as Syrian de facto government cracks down on Assad loyalists: monitor
In a significant crackdown, Syria’s new authorities have arrested nearly 300 individuals, including informants, pro-regime fighters, and former soldiers, following the ousting of former president Bashar Assad by militants from the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), Arab News reported.…
Over 112,000 Individuals Forcibly Disappeared in Syria, Reports SNHR
December 29, 2024
Over 112,000 Individuals Forcibly Disappeared in Syria, Reports SNHR
The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) reported on Saturday that at least 112,414 individuals remain forcibly disappeared due to the actions of the Assad regime, Jurist News reported. This alarming statistic comes despite the recent release of thousands of…
Over 50,000 Syrians Return Home from Neighboring Countries in Past Three Weeks: UN
December 27, 2024
Over 50,000 Syrians Return Home from Neighboring Countries in Past Three Weeks: UN
The United Nations reported on Thursday that more than 50,000 refugees have returned to Syria from neighboring countries in the three weeks following the fall of the Assad regime, Anadolu Agency reported. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees,…