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Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syria

Picture showing White Helmets volunteer unconscious and with bruises on his body went viral

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

At least six killed and dozens injured in explosion in northern Syria, officials say

The Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, confirmed at least six deaths from the blast, which took place in the town of Maarat Misrin north of the city of Idlib.

Euronews · Jul 24, 2025

Explosion in northern Syria kills at least 6 people and injures dozens

An explosion in northern Syria's Idlib province has killed at least six people and injured dozens more

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

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Syria issues appeal to EU for help battling massive wildfires along northwestern coast

The fires, which started last week, have proven difficult to bring under control despite reinforcements from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon that came to the country to help Syrian teams fight the blaze.

Euronews · Jul 8, 2025

Mass Graves Unearthed In Rural Damascus

Discoveries of charred remains in Damascus reveal Assad's atrocities during the civil war.

Syrian White Helmets Uncover Suspected Chemical Weapons Research Lab

Discover the shocking revelation of a secret lab with toxic substances and potential chemical weapons in Damascus, raising global security concerns.

Inside a stunning week across Syria following the overthrow of the Assad regime

FIRST PERSON: Bel Trew spent days travelling across Syria – from Aleppo in the north, to the capital Damascus and Deraa in the south – charting a nation coming to terms with the end of decades of brutal rule by the Assads. From families trying to find missing loved ones…

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

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After Assad's fall, the task of unearthing the dead from Syria's mass graves is just beginning

Tens of thousands of Syrians are believed to be buried in mass graves scattered around the country, victims of the security agencies of ousted President Bashar Assad

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

‘Until my last breath’: Searching for relatives at Syria’s ‘slaughterhouse’

Thousands of prisoners have been released from the notorious Sednaya prison, but many are still missing.

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2024

Thousands take to the streets around Syria to celebrate end of Assad regime: ‘It’s like a dream’

ON THE GROUND: Bel Trew meets some of the many gathered in the capital Damascus, hearing tales of hope – and a recognition of the work ahead

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

Syrian Civil Defense Searches For Missing Detainees In Secret Prisons

Revelations from the Syrian Civil Defense shed light on the unimaginable suffering and enforced disappearances at Saydnaya prison, exposing the atrocities ...

White Helmets Call On Russia To Reveal Syrian Prisons

The White Helmets call on Russia to pressure Assad to reveal secret prison locations in Syria to aid rescue efforts and seek justice for victims.

Israel says it has carried out more than 350 airstrikes in Syria; HTS leader says world ‘has nothing to fear’ – as it happened

IDF says strikes were targeting weapons stockpiles and strategic infrastructure over past 48 hours; Ahmed al-Sharaa attempts to reassure foreign nations in TV interview

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024

Tuesday briefing: What happened when the doors of Syria’s most notorious prison were finally opened

In today’s newsletter: The Guardian’s William Christou was the first western journalist to gain access to Sednaya prison. He reflects on what he saw

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

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The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Thousands scour Syria's most horrific prison but find no sign of their loved ones

Tens of thousands came to Saydnaya Prison from all over Syria after the fall of former President Bashar Assad to search for their loved ones

Search For Secret Cells In Saydnaya Prison Concludes

Search for secret cells in Syria's Saydnaya prison concludes with no evidence found. White Helmets confirm thorough search.

Search Continues For Missing Syrians After Rebel Prison Release

Search underway for missing Syrians post-release of prisoners from Saydnaya Military Prison. White Helmets deploy teams for search.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Syria latest news: Thousands celebrate fall of Assad amid fears chemical weapons could fall into wrong hands

Fears are growing that terrorist groups may get hold of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024

Preserving territorial integrity is key, say US and Russian diplomats at UN – as it happened

Deputy US ambassador Robert Wood says nearly everyone at UN meeting backed Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2024

Syrian White Helmets Chief 'Dreams' Of Never Pulling A Body Out Of Rubble Again

Nearly 14 years after the start of Syria's civil war, White Helmets rescue group chief Raed Saleh sees no way out of a conflict that has reignited.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

Health services across Idlib ‘no longer functioning’, say Syrian doctors

Airstrikes on the city’s hospitals have led to death of at least two patients as well as the evacuation of medics and those being treated

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

Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024

The Syrian regime is stepping up its use of suicide drones

The Syrian government calls upon high-precision, low-cost drones to target rebel and civilian personnel and infrastructure.

Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2024

Paint and tears: Northwest Syria commemorates 2023 earthquakes

An exhibition commemorating the disaster remembers heroes, losses and pain.

France 24 · Dec 22, 2023

Assad regime bombs civilian area near Aleppo to retaliate against rebels

Five civilians were killed when the Syrian regime bombed the town of Darrat Azza on December 17, 2023. Darrat Azza is part of an area held by rebels opposed to the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Among the dead are a pregnant woman and a child. Our Observers on the ground…

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