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‘I will kill myself on arrival’: Syrian asylum seeker fears Rwanda will not be safe

Khaled is waiting to be deported from the Colnbrook centre where, he says, many are struggling to cope with what lies ahead

The Guardian - UK

Nezouh review – magic realism amid the ruins of Damascus under siege

Soudade Kaadan’s poetic tale of family life in the bombed-out Syrian capital is visually poetic, if a touch too theatrical

The Guardian - UK

Pentagon Admits Civilian Casualty In 2023 Syria Drone Strike

US military mistakenly killed a civilian in a drone strike in Syria, underscoring the challenges and risks in conflict zones.

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Israeli Strike Injures Eight Syrian Troops Near Damascus

Israeli strike near Damascus injures Syrian troops, raising tensions between the two countries. International observers call for restraint.

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US Airstrike In Syria Kills Innocent Civilian Instead Of Target

Tragic U.S. airstrike in Syria kills innocent civilian, prompting investigation and calls for improved targeting processes to prevent future casualties.

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US acknowledges Syria air strike killed farmer rather than al-Qaeda leader

Botched strike is latest incident to raise questions about lack of accountability for civilian deaths from US strikes.

Al Jazeera

Military Acknowledges Mistaken Airstrike Resulting In Civilian Casualty In Syria

The incident, which occurred on May 3, 2023, sparked immediate questions about the accuracy of the target identification and the adherence to civilian protection protocols.

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‘I refuse to simplify Syria for western audiences’: director Soudade Kaadan on making a war movie without bloodshed

Nezouh, a dreamlike story of a family under siege in Damascus, seeks to portray the difficult decision of all refugees as to whether to stay or leave the country they love

The Guardian - UK

Syrians Accuse Russia Of Targeting Hospital In U.N. Complaint

Syrians accuse Russia of targeting hospital in Syria, violating international law and risking civilian lives. U.N. to investigate.

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Former ISIS Fighter Faces Sentencing After Cooperating With Authorities

Former ISIS fighter Al-Madioum awaits sentencing in the U.S. after expressing remorse and cooperating with authorities.

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France charges IS official's ex-wife with crimes against humanity

France has charged the ex-wife of a top Islamic State official with crimes against humanity on suspicion of enslaving a teenage Yazidi girl in Syria, French media reported.

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Turkey's Erdogan Postpones White House Visit

President Erdogan delays White House visit amid escalating tensions with the US over Syria and S-400 issues. Uncertainty looms over future diplomatic effor...

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Iran Ally Syria Strives To Stay Out Of Gaza War: Experts

Syria has avoided getting embroiled in the Gaza war, experts said, despite a strike on Iran's Damascus consulate, blamed on Israel, that threatened to ignite a regional conflagration.

International Business Times

Kurdish-Led Authorities Repatriate Tajik Women And Children From Syria

Kurdish-led authorities repatriate Tajik women and children from IS camps in Syria following a tragic attack in Moscow. Thousands repatriated from al-Hol camp.

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Armenian genocide remembered as Assyrians fight for acknowledgement of their plight

Overshadowed by the Armenian genocide that cost the lives of some 1,5 million people, and which is commemorated on 24 April, the experience of other minorities that were targeted by the Ottoman Empire is often forgotten. Yet a smaller group, which was almost wiped out is now trying to gain…

International Business Times

Iran Cuts Syria Presence After Strikes Blamed On Israel: Monitor

Iran has reduced its military footprint in Syria after a succession of strikes blamed on Israel, a source close to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and a war monitor said Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Iran seems like it’s in escalation mode – but all-out war with Israel is the last thing it wants

The country is on the defensive. While Israel has ironclad support from its allies, Tehran is vulnerable and isolated, says Lina Khatib of Soas University of London

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: More than 200 bodies recovered from temporary mass graves in Nasser hospital, local authorities say – as it happened

Residents return to site in search of bodies of loved ones following withdrawal of Israeli forces last month

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Iraq Rockets Target US Base In Syria, Security Sources Report

Rockets fired at US base in Syria from Iraq raise tensions in the region involving multiple countries. Ongoing conflicts complicate the situation.

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Syria's Only Astronaut Mohammad Faris Dies In Turkish Exile

Learn about Mohammad Faris, Syria's first astronaut, who defected from Syria due to political differences and passed away in Turkey at the age of 72.

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Cosmonaut Muhammed Faris, first Syrian in space, dies at 72

Muhammed Faris, who was the first cosmonaut from Syria and second Arab to fly into space, has died at the age of 72.

Al Jazeera

What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran?

Israel has airborne and naval capabilities that it can use against Iran, but it must choose any target carefully.

Al Jazeera

Has Israel attacked Iran’s Isfahan province? What we know so far

Iran deployed air defence batteries to intercept three drones, but downplayed the incident.

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Islamic State Attack Kills 22 Pro-Government Fighters In Syria

Islamic State attack near Sukhna claims 22 lives, targeting pro-government Quds Brigade fighters. Ongoing security challenges in war-torn Syria.

Al Jazeera

How Iran-Israel tensions have escalated since the war on Gaza: A timeline

Iranian media on Friday reported explosions in Isfahan city, amid steadily increasing tensions with Israel.

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