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The Latest Breaking News from Syria

The number of new German citizens hits another high last year, with many Syrians naturalized

Official data show another big increase in the number of people gaining German citizenship last year

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

First Syrian jet in over a decade transports Muslim worshippers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage

For the first time in over a decade, 270 Syrians have traveled on a direct flight from Damascus to Saudi Arabia for the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, according to the Syrian Transportation Ministry

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

Donor fatigue persists as nations commit 7.5 billion euros for conflict-hit Syrians

International donors meeting in Brussels say they will commit 7.5 billion euros, about $8.1 billion, in both grants and loans to support Syrians battered by war, poverty, and hunger for the rest of this year and beyond

The Independent UK · May 27, 2024

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More humanitarian aid boost to war-torn Syria

The Australian government will provide an extra $10 million in aid to United Nations organisations in Syria as part of humanitarian relief efforts.

AAP · May 27, 2024

Saudi Arabia Appoints First Ambassador To Syria In 12 Years

Recent diplomatic developments in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia appointing an ambassador to Syria and improving relations with Iran.

Ahead of another donor conference for Syria, humanitarian workers fear more aid cuts

Syria's devastating civil war, now in its 14th year, remains largely frozen and so are efforts to find a viable political solution to end it

The Independent UK · May 26, 2024

French court finds three Syrian officials guilty of war crimes

A Paris court has sentenced three members of Syria's Assad regime to life imprisonment for complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes in a landmark trial.

Radio France Internationale · May 25, 2024

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Man charged with Syria-linked terrorism offences after travelling to London from Turkey

Giga was arrested on Thursday as he arrived in London on a flight from Turkey

Evening Standard · May 25, 2024

President Raisi's death casts shadow over diplomatic tensions with Turkey

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was laid to rest on Thursday, concluding days of funeral rites attended by thousands of mourners after his death in a helicopter crash last week. Experts say the tragedy may well increase tensions between Iran and Turkey, both vying for influence in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale · May 25, 2024

French court sentences 3 Syrian officials to life in prison in absentia for war crimes

A Paris court has sentenced three high-ranking Syrian officials in absentia to life in prison for complicity in war crimes in a landmark case against the regime of Syria’s President Bashar Assad and the first such case on European soil

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

Europe's Syrian Quagmire Exposed By Divisions, Elections, And Assad

Europe grapples with divisions, Assad's re-election, and Lebanon's involvement in dealing with the Syrian conflict.

Kyogo misses out on Japan squad as Celtic duo Maeda & Hatate called up

Celtic striker Kyogo has missed out on a call-up to the Japan squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Myanmar and Syria.

The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2024

Landmark Paris trial of Syrian officials accused of torturing, killing a father and his son starts

The landmark trial of three former Syrian intelligence officials has begun at a Paris court for the alleged torture and killing of a French-Syrian father and son who were arrested over a decade ago, during the height of Arab Spring-inspired anti-government protests

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

France begins first war crimes trial of Syrian officials

Three officials are being tried in absentia over the deaths of two French Syrian men arrested in Damascus in 2013.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2024

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Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2024

Senior Syrian officials on trial in France for war crimes

Three Syrian officials go on trial Tuesday in a Paris court for crimes linked to the disappearance and death of two French-Syrian men—the first trial of high-ranking officials of the Syrian regime over war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the country's civil war.

International Business Times · May 21, 2024

Syria First Lady Diagnosed With Leukaemia: Presidency

She will undergo a "specialized treatment protocol" that requires social distancing to avoid infection, the statement said, adding that she will "temporarily withdraw from all direct engagements as part of her treatment plan".

Evening Standard · May 21, 2024

Syria's London-born first lady Asma al-Assad has leukemia, presidency says

The president’s wife was previously treated for breast cancer

International Business Times · May 21, 2024

France Begins Its First War Crimes Trial Of Syrian Officials

The Paris Criminal Court will hear cases against three officials for their role in the deaths of two French Syrian men, Mazzen Dabbagh and his son Patrick, arrested in Damascus in 2013.

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Paris Trial To Determine Responsibility For Syrian Disappearances

Landmark trial in Paris as Syrian officials face charges for torture and killings during civil war.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

Why is France trying top Syrian former officials for alleged torture and killing of father and son?

In a landmark trial, a Paris court will this week seek to determine whether top Syrian intelligence officials were responsible for the disappearance and deaths of a French-Syrian father and his son

Evening Standard · May 20, 2024

Man who sent money to nephew who fighting for terrorist group in Syria jailed

Farhad Mohammad sent money to his nephew while he was fighting in Syria

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

The Latest | Israel says it will push deeper into Rafah as ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants

Israel’s defense minister says the military would expand its operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah

US intelligence suggests American who vanished in Syria in 2017 has died, daughter says she was told

US officials confirm the death of American citizen Majd Kamalmaz, missing in Syria for seven years. Efforts continue to address the plight of Americans mis...

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024

Arabic Flavour, Aberystwyth: ‘Food that tells a story’ – restaurant review

Ghofran Hamza is on a solo mission to bring glorious Syrian cuisine to lucky mid-Wales

The Independent UK · May 19, 2024

Revealed: Our changing travel tastes, by guidebook sales

The Man Who Pays His Way: Comparing bestsellers over 30 years is enlightening

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