The threat that Trump and Netanyahu, both fighting for their political lives, may provoke a war with Iran continues to escalate.
Russia and West Clash over Syria Chemical Weapons Sanctions
Syria and close ally Russia clashed with the U.S. and other nations Tuesday over a Western initiative to suspend Syria’s voting rights in the global chemical weapons watchdog for failing to provide …
Israeli missiles hit Syria for second week in a row
Israel reportedly struck targets in southern Syria on Wednesday. This follows suspected Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian military in late December and November.
Activists: Fire on truck at Syria-Jordan border crossing
Syrian opposition activist say a huge fire has erupted on a truck at a border crossing point between Syria and Jordan …
North-west Syria: Cross-border Humanitarian Response Fact Sheet (November 2020)
English Situation Report on Syrian Arab Republic about Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Contributions, Epidemic and more; published on 07 Jan 2021 by UNHCR …
North West Syria: Shortages of oxygen, water as coronavirus cases quadruple in two months
The COVID-19 outbreak in Syria continues to spiral out of control while the country struggles with a chronic shortage of hospital beds, testing, water and oxygen, Save the Children warned today.
IS cells escalate attacks on civilians, regime soldiers in eastern Syria
Despite the elimination of the Islamic State from its last official territory in Syria in March 2019, IS cells that have been holed up in desert areas in eastern and central Syria remain active and …
Trade finance lender hit with US$8.5mn penalty after Syria sanctions breach
Union de Banques Arabes et Françaises (UBAF), a French bank specialising in trade finance, has agreed to pay US$8.5mn to settle allegations of sanctions breaches brought by US federal regulators.
Update: China calls for caution in dealing with Syria chemical weapon issue
Syria’s constructiveness and the outcomes of the engagement between the two parties deserve recognition. China encourages them to continue to work toward positive progress on other outstanding issues, …
Fighting Continues Over Flashpoint Town in Northern Syria
A town in northern Syria is increasingly becoming a battleground between Turkish-backed groups and U.S.-backed forces amid fears of a new large-scale Turkish offensive in the area. In recent weeks, …