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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Ex-Syrian colonel appears in UK court on charges of crimes against humanity

A former Syrian colonel is facing charges of crimes against humanity in a UK court related to his role in the Syrian government's crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 2011.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Alleged Syrian war criminal living in UK named

A former Syrian colonel, Salem Michel Al-Salem, has been identified in the UK as facing charges of murder as a crime against humanity, marking a significant legal case in the country.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

The War in the Middle East Affects Another Country

The Syrian army has accused Hezbollah of firing on its positions near Damascus amid increased Hezbollah forces on the Syrian-Lebanese border.

Mar 10 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Alleged War Crimes: Acquittal for Syrian

A Syrian man originally charged with murder, war crimes, and membership in a terrorist organization has been acquitted by the Koblenz Higher Regional Court after 90 days of trial due to insufficient evidence against him.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Video: Disability Compounds Challenges for Displaced Persons in Shelters in Lebanon

The article highlights the struggles of a displaced Syrian man with disabilities living in a shelter in Lebanon, revealing the dire conditions faced by individuals with physical challenges in such settings.

Mar 8 โ€ข 01:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

From controlling factions to building a unified army.. Al-Shar' discusses the challenges of his first year in power

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shar' outlines significant challenges faced in his first year of governing amid ongoing administrative corruption and the aftermath of war.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

From New York to the ล robรกrka settlement: The story of a Bratislava woman who changed the lives of a Romani family

Tatiana Kleinovรก from Bratislava dedicates her life to helping marginalized families, including a Romani single mother, Syrian refugees, and Ukrainian families fleeing war.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Head of the Syrian National Drama Committee: The Role of Drama is to Open Difficult Questions, Not to Provide an Artificial Reconciliation Discourse

The head of the Syrian National Drama Committee discusses the evolving role of Syrian drama amidst the challenges of war and the need for deeper narratives.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Sarah Mardini: The Syrian Who Saved Refugees in Lesvos Acquitted โ€“ A Refugee Herself in the Past

Sarah Mardini, a Syrian refugee who previously escaped war and volunteered as a refugee rescuer, has been acquitted.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Seizure in Iraq and Syria of 2.5 million captagon pills

Syrian and Iraqi anti-drug services seized 2.5 million captagon pills during operations in both countries, which have become a major export product of Syria amid its ongoing civil war.

Jan 15 โ€ข 19:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

The Last Kurdish Fighters Leave Aleppo After 14 Years of War

The last Kurdish fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces have evacuated Aleppo following a ceasefire agreement after days of deadly clashes.

Jan 11 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

War in Ukraine: Kiev reports Russian attacks on two cargo ships in the Black Sea

Kiev reports that a Russian attack has resulted in the deaths of a Syrian crew member aboard a cargo ship as tensions escalate in the Black Sea region.

Jan 9 โ€ข 18:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

Syria: clashes between Kurdish forces and the government in Aleppo. The return of civil war?

The article discusses recent clashes in Aleppo between Kurdish forces and the Syrian government, raising concerns about a potential resurgence of civil war in the region.

Jan 8 โ€ข 17:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Syria: The Damascus regime attacks the Kurds with Turkey's support

The Syrian civil war crisis has intensified in Aleppo as the transitional president Ahmad al-Sharaa's regime takes action against the Kurds with the direct involvement of Turkey, while the Trump administration claims to be closely monitoring the situation involving three US allies.

Jan 8 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Aleppo this evening.. the army encircles Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud and the SDF warns of a 'wide war'

Military tension has gripped the city of Aleppo as the Syrian army has turned the neighborhoods of Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud into a closed military zone following renewed clashes with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Jan 7 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Military operation, displacement, and warning of a 'big war'... 4 questions summarizing the scene in Aleppo

Renewed fighting in Aleppo between Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian army highlights ongoing disagreements regarding a previous agreement and the blame placed between the parties.

Jan 7 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

In the end, uncontrolled immigration is no gain

The CSU demands the return of Syrian refugees after the civil war's end, while two economists aligned with the SPD warn of severe implications for the labor market, arguing that the CSU's stance is based on illusions.

Jan 7 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"In Emergencies Against Their Will" โ€“ CSU Faces Criticism from CDU Over "Return Roadmap for Syrians"

The CSU's proposal for a 'Return Roadmap for Syrians,' urging the return of most Syrian refugees now that the civil war is over, has sparked criticism from the CDU and the Left party.

Jan 2 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"With Scheduled Flights" - CSU wants to deport most Syrians this year

The CSU is calling for the expulsion of most Syrian refugees, citing the end of the civil war, and plans to open a deportation terminal at Munich Airport for this purpose.

Jan 2 โ€ข 02:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Even a year after the Assad regime fell, many Syrian women struggle to cope with the scars

This article discusses the ongoing struggles faced by Syrian women who were affected by the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad during and after the civil war.

Jan 1 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Netanyahu seeks Trump's blessing for his perpetual war in the Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement to freeze the peace plan in Gaza, bomb Iran, disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon, and maintain control over occupied Syrian territory.

Dec 29 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Arms, money and pressures on the US: how Assad's former generals conspire against al-Sharaa

Former generals of the deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad are secretly plotting to regain control of Damascus over a year after his fall, according to leaked communications reported by the New York Times.

Dec 26 โ€ข 06:00 UTC

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