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CONFLICT10h agoSyria: Israeli army accused of arbitrary arrests and detentionThe Israeli army has arrested more than 200 people in southern Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, according to the Sijil Centre, which tracks Israeli activity in Syria. The Israeli military says it is targeting “suspected terrorists”. Witnesses, for their part, have denounced the arbitrary arrests, while former detainees and their loved ones have raised serious concerns over conditions in detention.France 24 [en]
WORLD1d agoSARAB pay homage to war victims in Syria, Gaza on new albumFranco-Syrian five-piece SARAB, or mirage in Arabic, make what can be described as poetic punk rock, blending guitar-heavy riffs with classical Arabic sounds and socially conscious lyrics. They're on tour with their latest album "Mit Warde – Cent Roses", a record dedicated to the victims of war around the world, from Gaza to Syria. We also speak to Tom McFarland from British neo-soul band Jungle, who are on tour with their radiant fifth album "Sunshine".France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoConcerts of pro-Assad singers cancelled in SyriaThe concerts of several singers accused of supporting the regime of deposed president Bashar al-Assad have been cancelled this summer in Syria. People in Homs ripped down posters advertising performances by artists Mohamad Iskandar and Hossam Jneed, denouncing their previous links with the regime. One of the musicians later publicly apologised.France 24 [en]
CONFLICT1d agoSecurity Council LIVE: Syria’s fragile transition – economic strain, Israeli incursions and progress towards electionsUN News
CONFLICT1d agoFrom Xinjiang to the Front Lines of SyriaHow Uyghur militants were dragged into civil war.Foreign Policy
CONFLICT2d agoSyrian families demand release of detainees held by IsraelSyrian families demand release of detainees held by IsraelAl Jazeera [en]
WORLD3d agoYale Scholars Uncover Three Hidden Kings of the Assyrian EmpireYale University researchers have revealed evidence for three previously unknown short‑lived rulers of the Neo‑Assyrian Empire, showing that the Assyrian King List was manipulated and that political intrigue and palace coups were common.headtopics · united states of america
CONFLICT4d agoIsraeli drone attack wounds six in Lebanon near Syria borderAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING4d agoIDF strikes Syrian terrorist who operated under the direction of the Iranian regimeisraelnationalnews · israel
CONFLICT4d agoSyria increases criticism of Israeli actions, continues diplomatic outreachSyria has stepped up its criticism of Israeli military operations in Syria, drawing support from several regional countries. Damascus continues diplomatic outreach, strengthening ties with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the US as it seeks to consolidate its regional position following the fall of the Assad regime. The post Syria increases criticism of Israeli actions, continues diplomatic outreach appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
CONFLICT4d agoWorld News in Brief: ‘Horrific’ attack Sudan, Israeli incursions in Syria intensify, most women and girls homeless in GazaUN News
POLITICS4d agoSyria funnels assets from Assad cronies into secretive $50bn fundThe Syrian Sovereign Fund has taken control of a sprawling web of holdings and is seeking to entice Gulf investorsFinancial Times
DISASTER5d agoSyria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black SeaSyrian authorities questioned why search and rescue operations were called off before the fate of 10 sailors was known.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT5d agoSyrian general accused of atrocities is protected by U.S. and Lebanon, NPR and BBC findNPR News
POLITICS5d agoSyrian general accused of atrocities paid and protected by US and Lebanon , BBC findsbbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICS5d agoUS and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC findsBassam al-Hassan is being sheltered in return for information - including about abducted US reporter Austin Tice.BBC World
CONFLICT6d agoSyria considering sending troops to Yemen to fight HouthisAxios