Syria's War

Sweden launches war crimes trial against former Syrian officer
Mohammed Hamo is the first Syrian officer to face trial in Europe over military operations in the civil war.
Published On 15 Apr 2024
Fighting in southern Syria following bombing kills 17: War monitor
A blast that killed eight children on Saturday in al-Sanamayn led to clashes between rival groups in Deraa, SOHR says.
Published On 7 Apr 2024
Anti-Assad Syrians lead protests against prison torture by rebel group
Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham, formed out of group with former ties to al-Qaeda, is accused of torturing prisoners to death.
Published On 2 Apr 2024
Car bomb kills seven at crowded market in Syrian town near Turkish border
Blast occurred in Syrian opposition city of Azaz during peak late night shopping after breaking the day’s Ramadan fast.
Published On 31 Mar 2024

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ‘heartbroken’ by killing of engineer Emad Shehab.

Why should Syria’s war matter 13 years on?

13 years after the start of the Syrian war, many of the thousands who were displaced still keep their keys.

She was born with a missing limb, but Shaima has never let that even slow her down.

Mourners and protesters gathered at the funeral of Jawad al-Barouki, 52, in Sweida on Thursday.

The 52-year-old becomes the first person to be killed by pro-government forces since the protests began in August.

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

The attack marks the latest effort to disrupt drug trafficking into Jordan, but residents warn of civilian casualties.

Syrians in the northwest see in the new year just as they left the last – ‘with blood’ and destruction.

As war in Gaza rages, Israel is continuing its campaign against Syrian military and Hezbollah targets.

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