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🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile

Syrian Kurds have returned to their homeland to celebrate Nowruz for the first time after years of exile.

Mar 21 • 13:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Syrian government is trying to prevent the country's involvement in the Middle Eastern conflict

The Syrian government is actively seeking to avoid involvement in conflicts that would exacerbate national suffering and hinder reconstruction efforts.

Mar 21 • 05:04 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Israel says struck Syrian army camps after Druze 'attacked'

Israel has targeted Syrian army camps following an alleged attack by Druze forces.

Mar 20 • 16:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al-Sharaa: Syria is no longer a mailbox; we are working to keep the country away from any conflict

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa emphasizes efforts to steer the country away from conflict and foster stability while maintaining balanced relations with neighboring countries and the international community.

Mar 20 • 07:32 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Israel Targets Syrian Government in New Attacks

The Israeli military has launched attacks on Syrian government infrastructure, asserting retaliation for previous assaults on Druze communities.

Mar 20 • 07:17 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Syrian refugees flee Israeli offensive in Lebanon, returning to a Syria in ruins

Thousands of Syrian refugees are returning to Syria from Lebanon due to Israeli air strikes amid ongoing conflict, facing a devastated homeland.

Mar 18 • 14:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Reuters: The US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah but Damascus hesitates

The US has encouraged Syria to consider sending forces to eastern Lebanon to assist in disarming Hezbollah, but Damascus is reluctant to undertake such a mission due to fears of being pulled into the Middle Eastern conflict and triggering sectarian tensions.

Mar 17 • 16:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Witnesses of Death: Details Revealed for the First Time about the al-Qabbo Massacre and Daraya Executions in Rural Damascus

A new investigation reveals the tragic history of mass graves and executions in Daraya, highlighting the community's efforts to document grave crimes during the Syrian conflict.

Mar 16 • 09:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Unexploded Ordnance Kills Syrian Children After the War

Unexploded ordnance in Syria continues to claim the lives of children, highlighting the ongoing dangers even after the conclusion of armed conflict.

Mar 16 • 08:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

She lost 5 brothers to Syria’s war – Now she’s fighting for justice at the UN

A woman who lost five brothers in the Syrian conflict is now seeking justice at the United Nations.

Mar 15 • 10:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Part of the Landscape

The article reflects on the normalization of war in the lives of people, particularly focusing on a young Syrian boy who appears unphased by a missile embedded in the ground near him.

Mar 13 • 06:14 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Israeli planes spray herbicides on Syrian farmers’ fields

Israeli aircraft have been documented spraying herbicides over agricultural lands in southern Syria, causing significant losses to farmers.

Mar 12 • 12:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Oil price shocks are good in the long term

Despite Donald Trump's optimistic comments about the end of the Syrian conflict and stabilizing oil prices, the volatility in oil prices indicates ongoing uncertainty in the market.

Mar 10 • 18:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking | SANA reports: Hezbollah militias fired shells towards army positions near the town of Serghaya, landing in Syrian territory

Hezbollah has launched artillery shells towards Syrian army positions near Serghaya, with reports of reinforcements arriving at the Syrian-Lebanese border.

Mar 9 • 19:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Syria: Al-Shaar's support for Lebanon's plan to disarm Hezbollah

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaar expressed support for Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's efforts to disarm Hezbollah, citing the need to prevent the conflict's spillover into Syria.

Mar 9 • 17:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

In the line of fire... Will the Iranian war extend to Syria?

Syrian politicians express concerns that the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran may spill over into Syria, a country already weakened by years of war.

Mar 7 • 07:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Heavy Hearts and Nights of Horror: Displaced People Flee from Lebanon to Syria

Thousands of Lebanese and Syrian displaced persons are crossing into Syria due to ongoing Israeli bombardment, creating a humanitarian crisis at the border.

Mar 5 • 10:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Turkey intercepts ballistic missiles from Iran; no casualties reported, calls for restraint

Turkey successfully intercepted ballistic missiles launched from Iran, which passed through Iraqi and Syrian airspace, with no casualties reported; the Turkish Ministry of Defense urges all parties to avoid escalating regional conflicts.

Mar 4 • 12:50 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Former Tunisian PM jailed for 24 years for aiding jihadists to travel to Syria

Former Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for facilitating the travel of jihadists to Syria during the Syrian conflict.

Feb 27 • 14:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Photos of the Sweida Exchange Spark Controversy Over Treatment of Detainees

The recent exchange of detainees in Sweida has ignited a heated debate among Syrians regarding the treatment of prisoners, especially noting the differences in health and condition of those released by the Syrian government versus armed groups.

Feb 27 • 08:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Prisoner and captive exchange deal between the Syrian government and the National Defense in Sweida

A prisoner and captive exchange took place today between the Syrian government and the National Defense Forces in Sweida, resulting in the release of 61 detainees in exchange for 25 captives.

Feb 26 • 08:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syria dismantles a cell of the Islamic State that attacked a security checkpoint west of Raqqa

Syrian authorities announced the dismantling of an Islamic State cell responsible for an attack on a security checkpoint in Raqqa, following a fatal assault on police officers.

Feb 24 • 19:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iraq: We are working to return ISIS prisoners to their countries

Iraq's National Security Advisor announced plans to repatriate ISIS prisoners held in the country, which come from over 67 nations.

Feb 22 • 10:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrian Controversy Over the Timing of ISIS Attacks and the Parties Behind Them

A debate has erupted in Syria following ISIS's claim of responsibility for attacks against the Syrian army, raising questions about the timing and support for the organization.

Feb 22 • 05:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Syria: the Islamic State calls on its members to fight the Syrian authorities

The Islamic State has issued a call for its fighters to resist the new Syrian authorities, marking its first audio message in two years.

Feb 21 • 20:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Al-Hol Refugee Camp Empties – No One Knows Where They Went

Thousands of people have fled from the Al-Hol refugee camp in northeastern Syria amidst chaos, and their current whereabouts are uncertain.

Feb 21 • 17:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Series 'Al-Qaisar' Faces Victim Families: Has Syrian Pain Turned into a 'Ramadan Commodity'?

The series 'Al-Qaisar' sparks extensive debate regarding its portrayal of Syrian suffering amidst ongoing human rights concerns.

Feb 19 • 11:04 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

How Israel is spraying herbicides on Syrian crops

Israeli planes have reportedly sprayed herbicides on Syrian crops, leading to significant losses for local farmers in Quneitra, Syria.

Feb 18 • 20:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The EU's new guideline: People connected to the terrorist organization ISIS may be eligible for asylum

The EU has updated its guidelines indicating that individuals associated with ISIS may be eligible for asylum due to persecution in Syria.

Feb 16 • 09:36 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Lebanese state media: Four killed in Israeli attack

Four individuals have been reported killed in an Israeli strike near the Syrian border, as per Lebanese state media.

Feb 15 • 20:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Misleading Images and Videos Out of Context to Disrupt the Syrian Scene

Social media accounts have circulated misleading videos and images to confuse the narrative around the Syrian situation during a politically and socially tense period.

Feb 15 • 04:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrian Foreign Minister: This is our goal from the negotiations with Israel and we avoided a civil war

The Syrian Foreign Minister discussed the government's approach to negotiations with Israel and the challenges faced in avoiding civil conflict.

Feb 14 • 14:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle's Ulkolinja wins the Development Journalism Award for the documentary 'Syrian Girls'

Yle's Ulkolinja documentary 'Syrian Girls' has won the 2025 Development Journalism Award for highlighting local voices and shedding light on an overlooked conflict.

Feb 12 • 12:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Al-Hol Camp Emptied - Relatives of ISIS Terrorists Have Left

The Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria has reportedly been emptied of foreign nationals, including Finnish citizens, raising concerns over the current status of the children remaining there.

Feb 12 • 10:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Patients in Raqqa cling to services of a hospital born from the rubble

Patients in Raqqa are relying on the National Hospital, despite its severe shortages in equipment and staff.

Feb 11 • 17:05 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Atlantic Investigation: Assad's Last Days in Power in Syria - Arrogant, Detached, and Obsessed with Sex and 'Crushes'

An extensive article by The Atlantic details the last days of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's rule, portraying him as arrogant, self-absorbed, and increasingly detached from reality.

Feb 8 • 14:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking: Al Jazeera Reporter: Syrian Security Forces Enter Qamishli Airport to Hand It Over from SDF

Syrian security forces have reportedly entered Qamishli Airport to take control from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Feb 8 • 10:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

F.A.Z. Power Test: After Fighting in Northern Syria: Does the Kurdish Dream End?

Kurdish forces in Northern Syria have agreed to dissolve amid ongoing conflict, raising concerns about the future of Kurdish autonomy and political aspirations.

Feb 7 • 09:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Discovery of a Mass Grave in the Yarmouk Camp Reopens Syrian Wounds

A mass grave containing the remains of victims was discovered in the Yarmouk Camp area of Damascus, reigniting painful memories of past atrocities during the Syrian conflict.

Feb 5 • 04:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Fall of the 'Exception': Why 'SDF' is No Longer an International Option?

The article discusses how recent developments have transformed the dynamics of the Syrian conflict, questioning the viability of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as a continued international partner.

Feb 4 • 04:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Syrian government forces have entered Qamishli, the second largest city in the country

Syrian government forces have entered Qamishli, marking a significant shift in control from Kurdish forces following an agreement for integration with the Damascus government.

Feb 3 • 16:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

What is the future of the Syrian Democratic Forces after losing areas of influence and the entry of Damascus into their strongholds?

The Syrian Democratic Forces have lost significant territory in northern Syria to Syrian government forces, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict and raising questions about their future influence.

Feb 2 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Government forces entered the Kurdish-controlled city of Hasakah in Syria

Syrian government forces have entered Hasakah, a Kurdish stronghold in the northeast, as part of an agreement between Damascus and the Kurds.

Feb 2 • 14:24 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

The first time since Assad's fall... What is the significance of the US intervention in Deir Hafer?

The situation in Deir Hafer, Syria, has become a sensitive focal point in the conflict between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces, marked by the recent deployment of a US military convoy, indicating a significant political-military signal.

Jan 16 • 10:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Syrian Army Accuses the SDF of Hindering Civilians' Exit from Deir Hafer and Promises a Response

The Syrian Army has accused the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of preventing civilians from exiting Deir Hafer and has threatened retaliation due to ongoing tensions in the region.

Jan 16 • 07:18 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

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
🇭🇷 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
🇩🇪 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

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