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OPINION - Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani? The Syrian commander is a new breed of leader

Just a few weeks ago the name Ahmed al-Sharaa, 42, would barely have flickered an eyebrow beyond a narrow neighbourhood of northern Syria and Iraq. Better known under his nomme de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani he may now be a candidate for personality of the year, an icon on the…

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Former human rights lawyer spared jail after admitting fraud over Iraq war claims

Phil Shiner pleads guilty to misconduct and dishonesty relating to untruthful allegations against UK combatants

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

Ex-human rights lawyer Phil Shiner spared jail over Iraq War fraud charges

The 67-year-old was sentenced for three counts of fraud at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

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Where do six million Syrian refugees live today?

In 2024, about half of Syria’s registered refugees live in Turkiye, followed by Lebanon, Germany, Jordan and Iraq.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024

Here's how the US is countering the Islamic State group during Syria's upheaval

Massive U.S. airstrikes on Islamic State militants in Syria are meant partly as a message to the group and a move to ensure that the insurgents don’t try to take advantage of the chaos following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Qatar, Saudi, Iran, Iraq condemn Israel’s ‘dangerous’ land grab in Syria

Statements come as Israel continues to step up strikes across Syria after ouster of Bashar al-Assad’s government.

Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2024

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges branded a liar

Phil Shiner will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

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Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges

Phil Shiner, 67, was principal solicitor at law firm Public Interest Lawyers.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

Israeli Strikes Target Gaza And Syria, Russia Grants Asylum

Updates on Israeli strikes in Gaza, Russian asylum for Assad, U.N. Security Council meeting, Syrian insurgents' commitments, Syrian soldiers in Iraq, U.N. ...

'The Revolution Has Won': Syrians In Iraqi Kurdistan Celebrate Assad's Fall

Brandishing the flag of the opposition, dozens of Syrian refugees in Iraq's Kurdistan region on Sunday celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad, dubbing the Syrian president's fall a victory for the "revolution".

International Business Times · Dec 8, 2024

Iraq Urges Non-Interference In Syria Amid Foreign Meddling Concerns

Iraq calls for non-interference in Syria, supporting internal dialogue for stability in the region.

From al-Qaeda insurgent to Trump’s ‘young, attractive guy’: Who is Ahmad al-Sharaa?

Ahmad al-Sharaa, the militant leader who led the stunning insurgency that toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image and that of his fighters

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024

Bashar al-Assad’s regime has fallen in Syria. How will this change the Middle East?

The swift and unexpected fall of the Syrian capital, Damascus, to Sunni opposition forces marks a pivotal moment in the modern history of the Middle East.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2024

Over 1,000 Syrian Soldiers Arrive In Iraq For Support

Syrian army soldiers crossing into Iraq through Al-Qaim border crossing raises questions and speculation about their purpose and implications.

Iran, Iraq, Syria Foreign Ministers Unite Against Syrian Opposition

Foreign ministers of Iran, Iraq, and Syria express concern over Syrian opposition forces and call for collective action to address the threat.

AAP · Dec 6, 2024

Sacrifices paying off for Iraqi-Australian Shamoon

Western United's Iraqi-Australian defender Charbel Shamoon credits his family's sacrifices for his rise, as he faces a decision on his international future.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Syria insurgents take control of key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad

Army retreats from city and Insurgents say they will now push on towards Homs

Trump Selects Iraq War Veteran As Secretary Of The Army

President-elect Trump appoints Daniel P. Driscoll, an Iraq War veteran, as the next Army secretary.

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The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Trump selects a former soldier and Iraq War veteran to serve as Army secretary

Donald Trump says he's selected a former soldier and Iraq War veteran to serve as secretary of the Army

LiveScience · Dec 4, 2024

5,000-year-old artifacts in Iraq hint at mysterious collapse of one of the world's 1st governments

Newly analyzed 5,000-year-old clay bowls unearthed in Iraq may be evidence of early government-like rule, a new study finds.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces

White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024

Starmer: record net migration shows Tories ran ‘open borders experiment’

PM says previous government ‘deliberately liberalised’ post-Brexit immigration as he announces deal with Iraq

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

Home Secretary signs ‘world-first’ deal with Iraq to tackle people smuggling

Yvette Cooper took part in a three-day visit to the country this week.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

What is the PKK? Six from banned Kurdistan Workers Party arrested

The PKK is recognised as a terrorist organisation in the UK

Reason · Nov 22, 2024

Review: A True Crime Podcast About a Massacre in Iraq

Season three of the In the Dark podcast divulges new details about U.S. Marines' killings of 24 Iraqis in 2005.

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