Sweida Violence Prompts Ceasefire Calls

There is serious concern about the rising violence in Syria’s Sweida region since July. Fighting began between local groups and the involved government forces. The conflict caused many killings, looting, and forced about 192,000 people to leave their homes. Attacks on civilians were strongly condemned, and a ceasefire was called for to protect people. All [...]

Fresh Violence Breaks Ceasefire In Syria’s Sweida

Armed militias attacked internal security troops in Syria's Sweida province, killing an officer and wounding others. The attackers also bombarded surrounding villages, violating a recent ceasefire. The clash started in mid-July between tribal fighters and Druze groups. The Syrian government deployed troops to halt the violence, and Israel conducted airstrikes, explaining that it desired to [...]

Over 1,400 Killed In Syria Sectarian Attacks In Syria

A Syrian government committee says over 1,400 mostly Alawite civilians were killed in sectarian violence in coastal regions in March’2025. The report blames armed groups loyal to the former Assad regime but says there’s no proof military leaders ordered the attacks. The committee identified 298 suspects, arrested 37, and confirmed serious crimes like murder, torture, [...]

Israel Strikes Syria Amid Druze-Bedouin Clashes

Israel has launched airstrikes on Syria for a third day, targeting the defence ministry in Damascus and forces in Suweida province, where deadly fighting between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes has killed over 350 people since 13th July’2025. Israel says it is acting to protect the Druze, a minority group with strong ties to Israel. [...]

More Syrians Plan To Return As Situation Improves

Many Syrian families living in Türkiye are planning to return home this summer as the situation in Syria slowly improves. With the school year ending, more refugees see this as a good time to go back. Since the former Syrian leader left power in late 2024, over 273,000 Syrians have returned voluntarily, but around 2.7 [...]

Syria’s Deadly Landmine Crisis

Syria is heavily affected by landmines and unexploded bombs from years of war. Many people, including children like nine-year-old Huda al-Dahr, have been injured or killed by mines. After the fall of Assad’s regime, over a million people returned to their homes, but many areas remain dangerous because of mines left behind. Mine clearance teams, [...]

Suicide Bombing Kills 25 At Damascus Church

At least 25 people were killed and 63 injured in a suicide bombing at a church in Damascus, Syria. A man entered the Greek Orthodox Church during a service, started shooting, and then blew himself up. The attacker was linked to the Islamic State (IS), though the group hasn't claimed responsibility yet. This is the [...]

Severe Drought Devastates Syria’s Crops

Syria is facing its worst drought in decades, which is devastating wheat and barley crops and threatening the country's food security. Rainfall during the early part of 2025 was the lowest in over 25 years, and groundwater levels have dropped significantly. Farmers across key regions like Al-Nashabiyah, Daraa, and northeastern Syria are losing entire harvests [...]

Israel-Syria Tensions Rise Despite Peace Talks

Israel has bombed Syria again, killing a Hamas member in the south near a UN buffer zone. This is one of 61 attacks Israel has made in Syria this year. Earlier, two rockets were fired from Syria into Israel, the first since Assad’s fall. Two small groups claimed responsibility. Israel blamed Syria and hit southern [...]

Syria-Israel Tensions Flare Amid Cross-Border Strikes

Israel launched airstrikes in Syria for the first time in nearly a month, targeting government weapons sites after two projectiles were fired toward Israel. Though the missiles landed in open areas, Israel held interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa responsible. Syria condemned the strikes, citing “heavy human and material losses,” and denied posing a regional threat. [...]

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