Syria
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…
Syria crisis worsens as fighting displaces thousands
December 6, 2024
Syria crisis worsens as fighting displaces thousands
The United Nations has warned that escalating violence in Syria could force up to 1.5 million people to flee their homes. Since late November, over 280,000 people have already been displaced by intensified clashes, according to Samer AbdelJaber, Director at…
Shia residents of Syrian towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa face worsening humanitarian crisis
December 4, 2024
Shia residents of Syrian towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa face worsening humanitarian crisis
The towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa in Syria are facing an escalating humanitarian crisis following forced evacuation orders issued by armed opposition groups, including Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and other extremist factions. Shia Waves Agency has documented harrowing scenes of displaced…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi permits use of religious funds to assist Syrian families
December 4, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi permits use of religious funds to assist Syrian families
Amid the current events in Syria, which have displaced many believers, the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, in Holy Qom, has issued a statement permitting the allocation of the Imam’s Share…
Syrian Militants Seize Four Central Towns While Government Forces Regain Some Ground
December 4, 2024
Syrian Militants Seize Four Central Towns While Government Forces Regain Some Ground
On Tuesday, Syrian militants, primarily from Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham and Turkey-backed opposition forces, captured four towns—Halfaya, Taybat Al-Imam, Maardis, and Soran—bringing them within 10 kilometers of Hama, Syria’s fourth largest city, Arab News reported yesterday. This offensive follows significant territorial…
UN: Nearly 50,000 displaced amid escalating conflict in Syria
December 3, 2024
UN: Nearly 50,000 displaced amid escalating conflict in Syria
Nearly 50,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in Syria as extremist insurgents continue to seize areas of the country, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Monday. According to OCHA, the displacement…