War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria coastal violence: UN The clashes in March included murder, torture and other ‘inhumane acts’ that UN investigators say amount to war crimes. Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2025
U.N.: Syrian factions committed 'widespread and systematic' attacks on civilians in coastal violence A U.N.-backed commission has found widespread and systematic violence against civilians in Syria's coastal region The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
Turkiye slams Israel, Kurdish-led SDF for destabilising a recovering Syria Turkish FM hosts Syrian counterpart in Ankara; defence ministers sign military cooperation memorandum of understanding. Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025
Israel and Kurdish fighters should stop destabilising Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says Since Islamist-led insurgents ousted former President Bashar al-Assad in a rebel offensive in December, the interim government in Damascus has struggled to maintain stability and heal the wounds of the nearly 14-year civil war. Euronews · Aug 13, 2025
Ankara, Damascus Top Diplomats Warn Israel Over Syria Action Turkey's foreign minister and his Syrian counterpart on Wednesday warned Israel not to stir up chaos in Syria and demanded an end to all external interventions aimed at destabilising the war-torn country. International Business Times · Aug 13, 2025
Jordan-Syria-US meeting held in Amman to discuss Syrian reconstruction It also focused on supporting ‘the Syrian government’s efforts to consolidate’ a ceasefire in Suwayda province. Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2025
Jordan, Syria, and US officials discuss Syria's reconstruction after deadly clashes Officials from Jordan, Syria and the U.S. have discussed ways of supporting war-torn Syria’s reconstruction on the basis of improving security after deadly clashes last month The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Syrian gov’t soldier killed in clashes with Kurd-led SDF in Aleppo province Syria’s new government says it will not take part in planned meetings with SDF in Paris amid tensions. Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2025
For Syrian Druze, latest violence is one more chapter in a centuries-long struggle over autonomy Fighting has flared on and off in southern Syria for nearly a month, despite a fragile ceasefire. Violence in July 2025 left more than 1,600 people dead, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, including at least 166 civilians. The group, which is based in the United Kingdom, also… The Conversation · Aug 11, 2025
Jordan to host meeting with Syria, US on Syrian reconstruction President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s new government is trying to attract foreign investment as Syria’s economy lies in ruins. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2025
Syria backs out of Paris talks with Kurdish-led fighters: State TV Government source says recent Kurdish-led conference ‘dealt blow’ to talks on implementing a March integration deal. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2025
Syria's minorities demand safeguards for pluralism after clashes between Druze and Bedouins Syria's post-Assad transition has so far been marred by violence against minorities, raising fears about the future of the country. Euronews · Aug 8, 2025
Turkey reaffirms support for Syria's stability and reconstruction Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has reaffirmed Ankara's support for Syria's stability and reconstruction The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
Turkish FM meets Syria's interim president in aftermath of Druze and Bedouin clashes Last month, Syria requested Turkey’s support to strengthen its defence capabilities following violence that increased tensions in the country and drew an Israeli military intervention. Euronews · Aug 7, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Aug 7, 2025 ‘In two days, it all came crashing down': A French-Syrian family torn apart The fall of Bashar al-Assad allowed the Abou Latif family to realise their dream of returning to their homeland of Syria this summer. But they found themselves caught up in the fighting between Druze and jihadists in the city of Sweida. Wife and mother Amjaad returned to Paris with her…
The Conversation · Aug 6, 2025 The Druze are a tightly knit community – and the violence in Syria is triggering fears in Lebanon Violence continues several weeks after clashes started between armed Bedouin clans, Sunni jihadist groups and Druze fighters on July 14, 2025, in Sweida, a city in southern Syria.
Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025 Syria’s Kurdish-led SDF, government forces clash in Aleppo province The Syrian Democratic Forces alleges that Damascus-linked factions attacked four of its positions early on Monday.
The Conversation · Aug 4, 2025 Can Syria rebuild its economy from the ashes of war? More than a decade of devastating conflict has left Syria’s economy in tatters, its infrastructure in ruins and its population deeply fragmented. The fledgling transitional government in Damascus, which came to power following a lightning rebel offensive in December 2024, often speaks of a “new Syria”. But the pressing question…
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2025 Tensions high as new violence spirals in Syria’s Suwayda despite ceasefire State media says armed groups violated the truce agreed in the predominantly Druze region.
Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2025 Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over northern Syria attack Defence Ministry accuses Kurdish-led SDF of injuring four army personnel, three civilians in rocket attack near Manbij.
Euronews · Aug 2, 2025 Kilis-Aleppo natural gas pipeline opened: Gas flow from Turkey to Syria started Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar called on European countries to support infrastructure projects for the return of Syrians in Europe. Turkey, Qatar, Azerbaijan and Syria are supporting a project that will provide electricity to 5 million households in Aleppo.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025 ‘The world is on edge’: five tumultuous weeks with David Lammy, foreign secretary at a time of crisis His first 12 months at the Foreign Office have been hit by a string of high-stakes international flashpoints, from the unfolding horror in Gaza to regime change in Syria and Trump’s humiliation of Zelenskyy – but he’s not panicking
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Syria's new rulers set up a committee to probe attacks on civilians in recent sectarian violence Syria’s new authorities have set up a committee tasked with investigating attacks on civilians during recent sectarian violence in the country’s south
Euronews · Jul 31, 2025 Syria wants Russia 'by our side,' foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani says in Moscow Despite having been on opposite sides of the battle lines during the civil war, the new rulers in Damascus, headed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharra, have taken a pragmatic approach to relations with Moscow.
International Business Times · Jul 31, 2025 Sweden Jihadist Jailed For Life Over Jordan Pilot Burned Alive A Stockholm court on Thursday handed down a life term to Swedish jihadist Osama Krayem over the 2015 murder of a Jordanian pilot burned alive by the Islamic State group in Syria.