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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ghufran Tahan: I never imagined my novel would reach the shelves of Syrian libraries

Syrian author Ghufran Tahan celebrates the signing of her novel 'A Pause Between Two Rivers' at the Damascus International Book Fair, marking its impact on readers after its release in 2021.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrian authorities begin transferring residents of "Al-Hol" to "Akhtarin" camp

Syrian authorities have commenced the transfer of families from the Al-Hol camp to the newly established Akhtarin camp near Aleppo, marking the first relocation since the Syrian government took over management of the camp.

Feb 18 • 10:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Relocation of Families of ISIS Members to Akhtarin Camp in Rural Aleppo

Around 70 families of ISIS members have been relocated to Akhtarin Camp in northern Aleppo from Al-Hol camp in Hasakah province, escorted by Syrian internal security forces.

Feb 18 • 07:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Syria begins to evacuate the Al Hol camp linked to ISIS

Syria has initiated the evacuation of the Al Hol camp, which is associated with ISIS, with plans to completely relocate its residents within a week.

Feb 17 • 12:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Preparations for Closure: Syrian Authorities Begin Transferring Residents of "Al-Hol Camp" to Aleppo Countryside

Syrian authorities have initiated a significant operation to transfer residents of the Al-Hol camp in Hasakah to the Aleppo countryside in preparation for the camp's closure.

Feb 17 • 11:48 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Saudi Arabia will invest in Syria

Saudi Arabia is prepared to support Syria with significant investments, including funding for airports and establishing a joint airline.

Feb 7 • 15:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Syrian pound rises slightly in the parallel market in Aleppo and Idlib and declines in Hasakah

The Syrian pound appreciated slightly against the dollar in the parallel market in Aleppo and Idlib while declining in Hasakah, amid a stable exchange rate maintained by the central bank.

Feb 4 • 12:43 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
World

Syria, once home to a large Jewish community, takes steps to return property to Jews

Syria is beginning the process of returning property to its former Jewish community as it addresses the historical absence of Jewish citizens since they emigrated years ago.

Feb 3 • 20:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Syria: People flee fighting in Aleppo

Thousands of people have fled from the eastern outskirts of Aleppo to escape clashes between government forces and the predominantly Kurdish militia SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces).

Jan 16 • 15:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Urgent | A Syrian military source to Al Jazeera: A drone of ISIS was shot down in the Deir Hafer region of eastern Aleppo

A Syrian military source reported the downing of a drone belonging to ISIS in the Deir Hafer area of eastern Aleppo.

Jan 16 • 09:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Syria.. Elements from 'SDF' defect from the organization in Eastern Aleppo

Members of the SDF have defected in Deir Hafer and civilians have fled to a shelter in Manbij due to ongoing tensions.

Jan 16 • 00:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Turkey says Syria using force is an option against US-backed fighters who helped defeat ISIS

Turkey has warned that Syria may consider using military force against the Syrian Democratic Forces following escalating tensions and clashes in Aleppo.

Jan 15 • 19:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Beyond the News: Implications of Targeting 'SDF' Positions in Eastern and Northern Aleppo

The program discusses the ongoing military confrontations between the Syrian Army and the Kurdish-led SDF in Aleppo, as well as the potential for negotiations aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution regarding the humanitarian impact of the conflict.

Jan 15 • 18:14 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Have the negotiations between the Syrian government and the 'SDF' come to an end?

Political analyst Abdul-Munim Zein al-Din discusses the current situation in Syria, emphasizing that military solutions have proved effective in reclaiming control over territories, particularly in Aleppo.

Jan 15 • 17:02 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Violence in Syria: The Return of War

In Aleppo, fear of a new war looms following bloody clashes between government forces and Kurds, highlighting the city's state of emergency.

Jan 15 • 13:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Dozens of families leave Deir Hafer in Aleppo despite threats from the SDF, and the army responds to gunfire

Dozens of families from Deir Hafer in eastern Aleppo are crossing unofficial routes to government-controlled areas due to threats from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), while the Syrian army retaliates against SDF fire targeting military positions and civilian homes.

Jan 15 • 12:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Aleppo Neighborhoods to an Isolated Island.. What Did the SDF Do to Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud?

The article discusses how the SDF has transformed the neighborhoods of Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud in Aleppo into isolated areas with military-like conditions, leading to a sense of estrangement among residents.

Jan 15 • 08:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Future of QSD After Aleppo Battles

Ongoing political and security tensions in northeastern Syria highlight the complex future of the Syrian Democratic Forces (QSD) amid internal and external factors.

Jan 15 • 07:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Tensions Rise in Syria. Army Opens Corridor for Civilian Evacuation

The Syrian army has announced the opening of a humanitarian corridor for civilian evacuation in Aleppo province due to increased military tensions and conflict with Kurdish forces.

Jan 15 • 05:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: Al Jazeera correspondent: SDF closes the crossing connecting its areas and the Syrian government areas in Deir Hafer, eastern Aleppo countryside.

The Syrian Democratic Forces have closed the crossing point that connects their territory with areas controlled by the Syrian government in Deir Hafer, located in the eastern countryside of Aleppo.

Jan 15 • 04:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Witness .. the release of members of "SDF" in Aleppo

The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced the release of a group of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) members who surrendered in Aleppo after completing legal and security procedures.

Jan 14 • 19:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Learn about the contact points between the Syrian army and 'SDF' west of the Euphrates

The article discusses the ongoing military tensions and contact points between the Syrian army and SDF forces in eastern Aleppo, amid continued military reinforcements from both sides.

Jan 14 • 18:18 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"Deep Wounds" – The New Front Where Syria's Stability is at Stake

The new Syrian government's army has won the battle for Aleppo against Kurdish militias, but the region remains unstable due to ongoing resource conflicts and emerging adversaries.

Jan 14 • 11:25 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

New clashes between Syrian army and Kurdish forces erupt east of Aleppo

Clashes have erupted between Syrian government troops and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in the Deir Hafer district following the evacuation of SDF fighters from nearby neighborhoods.

Jan 14 • 06:39 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Syrians displaced by deadly battles in Aleppo begin returning to the city

Displaced Syrians are returning to the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo following fierce battles between the army and Kurdish fighters that resulted in significant casualties and mass displacement.

Jan 14 • 06:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

2025, the black year for Christians. 'In Aleppo, we live between two fires'

Christians in Aleppo express their despair as they are caught in the crossfire of rockets and grenades amid ongoing violence, reflecting a global struggle for religious freedom detailed in the annual report by Open Doors.

Jan 14 • 06:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: SDF: The Syrian army targets the post office building in Deir Hafer in eastern Aleppo with artillery and drone strikes

The Syrian army has reportedly targeted a post office building in Deir Hafer, eastern Aleppo, using artillery and suicide drones, according to SDF reports.

Jan 14 • 06:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Republican senator condemns alleged Syrian army abuses as ceasefire follows Aleppo fighting

Senator Jim Risch expressed grave concerns over alleged human rights abuses by the Syrian army during recent conflicts in Aleppo, calling on the Syrian government to hold the responsible parties accountable.

Jan 13 • 22:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: SANA reports from a military source that the SDF targets army positions and civilian homes around the village of Hamima east of Aleppo with heavy machine guns and drones

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have launched an attack using heavy machine guns and drones on army positions and civilian areas near Hamima village, prompting a counter-response from the army.

Jan 13 • 19:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

SDF imposes curfew in Raqqa after military withdrawal from Aleppo

The Syrian Democratic Forces announced a partial curfew in Raqqa, northern Syria, in response to civilian safety concerns following their withdrawal from Aleppo.

Jan 13 • 17:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Kurdish protests in northeastern Syria over deadly clashes in Aleppo

Kurdish protests erupted in northeastern Syria in response to deadly clashes in Aleppo that resulted in at least 23 fatalities over five days of fighting.

Jan 13 • 16:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Damascus's Patience Runs Out in Eastern Aleppo and "SDF" Tests the Red Lines

The Syrian Army has declared areas in Eastern Aleppo as a closed military zone amid tensions with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Jan 13 • 16:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Behind the News: Discussing the decision to declare Maskanah and Deir Hafer in Aleppo countryside a closed military zone

The episode discusses the implications of the Syrian army's decision to designate Maskanah and Deir Hafer in eastern Aleppo countryside as a closed military zone, urging armed groups to withdraw east of the Euphrates and exploring military strategies and negotiation impacts with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Jan 13 • 16:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Moment of the Return of the Residents of Sheikh Maqsoud to Their Neighborhood and Authorities Promising to Provide Services

Residents of Sheikh Maqsoud are returning to their neighborhood in Aleppo, Syria, with authorities assuring the provision of necessary services.

Jan 13 • 13:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Syria: the army demands Kurdish forces to withdraw from an area east of Aleppo

The Syrian army has requested Kurdish forces to withdraw from an area they control between eastern Aleppo and the Euphrates after violent clashes forced them out of the main northern city.

Jan 13 • 10:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Urgent | Syrian Army Military Operations Authority: Announcement of Maskanah and Deir Hafer in Eastern Aleppo Countryside as a Closed Military Zone

The Syrian Army's Military Operations Authority has declared Maskanah and Deir Hafer in the eastern Aleppo countryside a closed military zone, instructing all armed groups in the area to withdraw to the east of the Euphrates.

Jan 13 • 06:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Gradual Return of Life in the Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud Neighborhoods in Aleppo

Residents are gradually returning to the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods of Aleppo after clashes subsided between the Syrian army and SDF forces.

Jan 13 • 06:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Preemptive Battle East of Aleppo.. Mobilization of 'SDF' and Damascus's Complicated Calculations

Military expert Major General Faiz Al-Duweiri analyzes the complex military and security dilemma faced by the Syrian army due to rapid developments in the Deir Hafer area east of Aleppo, highlighting its strategic importance and direct impact on Aleppo's security.

Jan 12 • 18:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Photos: A tunnel network discovered beneath houses in Aleppo

Syrian army uncovers a hidden network of tunnels under civilian houses in the Sheikh Maqsoud district of Aleppo following the departure of the last Syrian Democratic Forces fighters.

Jan 12 • 18:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Syrian Army Sends Reinforcements to Eastern Aleppo

The Syrian Army has sent reinforcements to Eastern Aleppo following reports of additional SDF forces arriving in the area.

Jan 12 • 15:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Underground Village.. Al Jazeera examines the tunnels of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in Aleppo

Al Jazeera investigates the complex network of tunnels used by the Syrian Democratic Forces in Sheikh Maqsoud, highlighting significant security changes in Aleppo.

Jan 12 • 15:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Syrian Government Takes Control of Kurdish Neighborhoods in Aleppo After Six Days of Fighting

The Syrian government has regained control over Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo following six days of intense combat, leading to the displacement of 155,000 civilians, many of whom have begun returning home.

Jan 12 • 15:04 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Syria: Aleppo residents return after clashes between government and SDF

Residents of Aleppo are returning home following recent clashes between government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces in Achrafieh and Bani Zaid areas.

Jan 12 • 10:58 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Syrian government forces take control of Aleppo after clashes with Kurdish fighters

Syrian government forces have regained control of Aleppo following violent clashes with Kurdish fighters in the region.

Jan 12 • 10:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrian Army Warns After Noticing Military Groups of SDF in Aleppo Countryside

The Syrian Army has reported the arrival of armed groups linked to the SDF in eastern Aleppo after recent clashes, deeming it a serious escalation.

Jan 12 • 08:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A gradual return to life in the Ashrafiya and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods in Aleppo

Residents of the Ashrafiya neighborhood in Aleppo recount their experiences returning home after violent clashes between the Syrian army and Syrian Democratic Forces.

Jan 12 • 02:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Heightened alert for the Syrian army after military buildup of 'SDF' east of Aleppo

The Syrian army has declared a state of alert among its forces following the observation of military gatherings by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) east of Aleppo.

Jan 11 • 19:16 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Fights in Syria: Government Army Takes Full Control in Aleppo

After days of clashes, Syria's army declares that it has ended its military operation in Aleppo, the last Kurdish stronghold, following a truce announced by the Kurdish SDF militia.

Jan 11 • 15:39 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

The week in pictures: ICE protests, Aleppo clashes and skiing in Paris

Recent protests erupted in the US following a fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent, alongside renewed violence in Aleppo and severe winter weather affecting Europe, as captured in notable images from the week.

Jan 11 • 14:12 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Attacks in Syria: US and Allies Target ISIS Positions

The US and allied forces launched large-scale attacks against ISIS in Syria in response to a lethal attack on US soldiers in December, coinciding with the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters from Aleppo.

Jan 11 • 13:55 UTC

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