Syria

Apr- 2025 -

14 April

Syrian fighters attend a mock battle in anticipation of an attack by the regime on Idlib province and the surrounding countryside, during a graduation of new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) members at a camp in the countryside of the northern Idlib province on August 14, 2018

Powerful South Syria Armed Faction Says to Integrate Into Government Forces

A powerful armed faction in southern Syria led by defected military officer Ahmed al-Awdeh on Sunday announced that it was dissolving itself and integrating into the government's armed forces.

9 April

Middle East

Residents take to the streets of Hama, to welcome anti government fighters after they took control of Syria's west-central city. Photo: AFP

Staff Writer With AFP

Pro-Turkey Syria Groups Reduce Presence in Kurdish Area: Official

Pro-Turkey Syrian groups have scaled down their military presence in a historically Kurdish-majority area of the country's north.

5 April

Middle East

Members of the special forces of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

Staff Writer With AFP

Syrian Kurdish Fighters Leave Aleppo Areas Under Deal With Authorities

Kurdish fighters withdrew from two neighborhoods of Syria's Aleppo city, as part of a broader push to integrate Kurdish-led institutions.

3 April

Middle East

On March 18, 2025, Israel launched 32 airstrikes on Syrian army positions in Daraa, targeting the 132nd Brigade and the 175th Regiment.

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Says Deadly Israeli Strikes a ‘Blatant Violation’

Syria condemned deadly Israeli strikes in the country as "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty, after Israel struck "military capabilities."

Mar- 2025 -

26 March

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Slams ‘Flagrant’ Israeli Violation After Deadly Bombardment

Syria slammed Israeli attacks as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty after a deadly bombardment Tuesday in the country's south, where Israel's military said it had responded to incoming fire.

25 March

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Strikes Syria Bases Again Despite EU Warning

The Israeli army struck two military bases in central Syria, a day after the EU’s foreign policy chief warned of regional escalation.

22 March

Terrorism

The accused Mehdi Nemmouche pictured at the session of the announce of the penalties at the trial for the terrorist attack at the Jewish Museum in Brussels, at the Brussels Justice Palace, in Brussels, Tuesday 12 March 2019. Nemmouche and Bendrer are accused of committing a terrorist attack on 24 May 2014 at the Brussels Jewish Museum, killing four people. Nemmouche is sentenced to life imprisonment, Bendrer is sentenced to 15 years. BELGA PHOTO POOL YVES HERMAN (Photo by POOL YVES HERMAN / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP)

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French IS Jihadist Who Held Journalists Gets Life Sentence

A French court on Friday sentenced a French jihadist to life in prison for holding four journalists captive more than a decade ago in war-torn Syria.

18 March

Middle East

Defense Ministry forces of the new Syrian government shell border towns of Lebanon from al-Qusayr, Syria on March 18, 2023. The clashes between Syria and Lebanon, that have reportedly left 10 people dead and 52 wounded, erupted when three Syrian soldiers were killed in Lebanon. Syrian government claims the three were kidnapped, taken into Lebanon, and killed by Hezbollah, but Hezbollah denies involvement. Syria and Lebanon agreed on a ceasefire after two days of clashes. (Photo by Mohamad Daboul / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP)

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Lebanon Says Seven Killed in Clashes on Syria Border

The Lebanese health ministry on Monday said at least seven people were killed and 52 wounded in clashes on the border with Syria that erupted the previous night.

17 March

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Blast From Suspected Old Bomb in Syria Kills 16

A massive explosion believed to have been triggered by a scrap dealer handling an old bomb killed at least 16 people in Syria, civil defense officials said Sunday.

9 March

Middle East