The Latest Breaking News from Syria

Northwest Syria Fears Catastrophe as Cross-border Aid at Risk

Residents of embattled northwest Syria warned Saturday of a deepening humanitarian crisis following a Russian veto at the UN Security Council that threatens to end cross-border aid deliveries critical to their survival. Friday's veto of a resolution that would have extended authorization for UN aid deliveries through the Bab al-Hawa…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 9, 2022

Residents fear famine as Russia vetoes Syrian humanitarian corridor

Residents of embattled northwest Syria warned Saturday of a "catastrophe" following a Russian veto at the UN Security Council that threatens to end cross-border aid deliveries critical to their survival. The mechanism at Bab al-Hawa, which has been in effect since 2014, is set to expire Sunday.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 9, 2022

Syria's Assad makes first visit to Aleppo since recapture

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marked the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha on Saturday in Aleppo, his first visit to the northern city since his forces recaptured it in 2016 with help from Russia and other allied forces.

Reuters · Jul 9, 2022

Lebanon: Economy Minister Speaks of ‘Gangs’ in Ministries

Lebanon’s caretaker Economy Minister Amin Salam said on Friday that 40% of Lebanon's flour stock is being smuggled into Syria, pointing to what he described as “gangs in the ministries” controlling the issue. “We can’t confront the thieves and smugglers alone. Reports show that 40% of the flour is being…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 9, 2022

Russia vetoes UN resolution extending cross-border aid to Syria

Resolution would have extended humanitarian aid deliveries to Syria by one year without Damascus’ backing.

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2022

Russia vetoes 12-month extension of U.N. aid into Syria from Turkey

Russia vetoed on Friday a bid to extend U.N. Security Council approval for 12 months of U.N. aid deliveries to some 4 million people in opposition-controlled northwest Syria from Turkey.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Assad Makes Rare Visit to Syria’s North

President Bashar Assad made a rare visit to the northern province of Aleppo on Friday to inaugurate a power station that was once held by insurgents and suffered wide damages during the war, state media reported. Regime-held parts of Syria endure more than 12 hours of power cuts a day…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022

Reports: Syria's Assad makes rare visit to country's north

Syrian state media say that President Bashar Assad has made a rare visit to the northern province of Aleppo to inaugurate a power station that was once held by insurgents and suffered wide damages during the war

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Syrian Regime Forces Deploy Quality Weapons in SDF Areas

The Syrian regime forces reinforced their military units in the countryside of Raqqa and Aleppo governorates after coordinating with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and receiving a guarantee from the Russian forces deployed in the vicinity. Syrian convoys moved under the protection of Russian warplanes and brought in heavy reinforcements,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022

After War, Syrians in Jordan Find Joy and Jobs in Dance

Singing joyfully to beating drums, Syrian refugees who fled brutal civil war perform traditional "Arada" dances in neighboring Jordan, honoring their home culture and earning extra income. Their performances, featuring traditional robes and whirling swords, have become increasingly popular in Jordan for marking festivities like weddings and parties. "They add…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022