Tag: Syria
Turkish-backed Forces Attack US-backed SDF in Northern Syria
Intense fighting erupted in eastern Aleppo province on Wednesday night, initiated by Turkish-backed forces who launched drone attacks on Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) positions near the city of Manbij, along with simultaneous bombardments in the Kobani region. This escalation of violence underscores the fragile geopolitical landscape of Syria and the scramble for resources by various […]
January 9, 2025
Hundreds Gather in Damascus to Demand Information and Release of Detained Syrian Soldiers
On Monday, hundreds of people gathered in the Omayyad Square in Damascus to demand information and the release of detained Syrian soldiers. The demonstration was led by family members of former military personnel from the Syrian Army, who denounced the lack of transparency and justice in processes related to prisoners. Related:Western Foreign Affairs Ministers to […]
January 7, 2025
Western Foreign Affairs Ministers to Discuss Syrian Transition in Rome
Their meeting coincides with the one-month anniversary of the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. On Thursday, the foreign affairs ministers of Italy, the U.S., France, the United Kingdom, and Germany will meet in Rome to discuss the transition in Syria. RELATED: Israel’s Water Resource Control in Syria: A Growing Concern At this meeting, which coincides […]
January 7, 2025
Israel’s Water Resource Control in Syria: A Growing Concern
For many years, Israel has coveted Syria’s water resources, which include 150 dams and over 15 cubic kilometers of water annually from the powerful Euphrates River. This control over water resources provides Israel with a political tool to exert pressure on the newly established terrorist government of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Related:Rebel’s Syrian Government Urges US […]
January 6, 2025
Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Defense Facilities Amid Escalating Tensions
In a significant escalation of military aggression, Israeli warplanes launched attacks on various installations in Syria late Thursday night and into the early hours of Friday. Related:Iran: Ayatollah Denounces the U.S Plans in Syria and Announce their Fall Among the targeted sites were defense industry factories located in the rural areas south of Aleppo, part […]
January 3, 2025
Iran: Ayatollah Denounces the U.S Plans in Syria and Announce their Fall
On the fifth anniversary of the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei issued a defiant statement, asserting that U.S. military bases in Syria will ultimately be “trampled” under the feet of Syrian youth, and that both imperialist and Zionist forces will eventually be forced to retreat in defeat. Related: […]
January 1, 2025
New Syrian Authorities Announce Agreement with Armed Islamist Groups
The new Syrian authorities announced last week an agreement with armed groups from the coalition of radical Islamists that overthrew President Bashar al-Assad on December 8. Related:Gulf Delegation Visits Syria This agreement could lead to the dissolution of these groups and their integration into the Ministry of Defense. The Islamist factions, led by the group […]
December 31, 2024
Gulf Delegation Visits Syria
Syria’s interim Foreign Minister praised Arab nations for supporting the Syrian people. A delegation from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) arrived in Damascus on Monday for high-level talks with the Syrian interim administration. RELATED:Syrian Rebel Leader al-Sharaa Says Elections Could Take Up to Four Years The delegation is led by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali […]
December 30, 2024
Massive Protests in Syria Following Vandalism of an Alawite Shrine: Fears of Escalation
Telesur correspondent Hisham Wannous reported that protests escalated after extremists set fire to the mausoleum, a sacred site for Alawite people with over 1,200 years of history. Related: Rebels Take Damascus, President Al Assad Leaves The Country Several cities in Syria, including the capital Damascus, have been the scene of mass protests by outraged Alawite […]
December 25, 2024
Syria: Terrorist and Extremist Threatens Chrismas Celebration
In a stark reflection of the escalating violence and sectarianism gripping Syria, Christian leaders are urging their congregations to curtail Christmas celebrations this year. This decision, born from a climate of terror perpetuated by extremist groups, lays bare the fragile state of religious coexistence in a country historically known for its diverse communities. Related:Syrian Kurds […]