The company that bought the ammonium nitrate which exploded in Beirut last August had possible links to two Syrian businessmen under U.S.
ANALYSIS – Terrorist violence, regime attacks, migration haunt Syria in 2020
Not much attention was paid to Syria in 2020 as many other issues like the COVID-19 pandemic, the US elections, crises in Libya, Eastern Mediterranean, and Nagorno-Karabakh kept the world preoccupied.
Kurds in Syria could also be reconciling as new US admin take shape
The US Embassy in Syria tweeted on January 15 that it supported the ongoing Syrian intra-Kurdish dialogue and looked forward to its continued progress.
Iraq Tightens Security Along Flashpoint Syria Frontier, Military Says
Iraq is tightening security along its 600 km (400 mile) border with Syria to curb the movement of Islamic State militants, drug smuggling and other illegal activities. Iraqi commanders on Monday …
Iraq tightens security along Syria border to curb ISIS movement: Military
Iraq is tightening security along its 600 km (400 mile) border with Syria to curb the movement of ISIS militants, drug smuggling and other illegal activities. Iraqi commanders on Monday toured the …
Beirut blast chemicals possibly linked to Syrian businessmen: Report, company filing
The company that bought the ammonium nitrate which exploded in Beirut last August had possible links to two Syrian businessmen under US sanctions for ties to President Bashar al-Assad, according to a …
Iraq: Alleged US airstrike targeting Iran-backed militia kills 6 – report
The area could contain several weapon storage facilities meant to be used by the militias as well as to be smuggled into Syria and Lebanon.
Iranian forces in east Syria redeploy after airstrikes
ALEPPO, Syria — Iranian forces and affiliated militias in Deir ez-Zor province in eastern Syria carried out new redeployment and repositioning operations after their military sites and barracks were …
Lebanon’s downhill spiral hits the weakest
As Lebanon struggles to contain COVID-19 infections, the number of people suffering from extreme poverty has tripled in the past year. Some Syrian refugees in the country are embittered enough to …
Approval of Australian military exports to Saudi Arabia and UAE condemned by human rights groups
Military goods to Turkey were also approved despite Syrian incursions ‘causing great civilian suffering’ …