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CONFLICTOct 16Syria arrests 'Butcher of Baniyas' accused of 2013 coastal massacresAli Kayali, 70, known as Mihrac Ural, commanded al-Assad-affiliated militia forces that carried out summary executions of more than 450 civilians in Bayda and Baniyas in May 2013.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 15 You have until 10 : 00 : Inside Netanyahu dramatic phone call with Syria PresidentDetails have emerged about a dramatic phone conversation between Netanyahu and the Syrian President. This indicates a significant diplomatic exchange between leaders of nations with complex relationships.israelnationalnews.com · Israel
POLITICSOct 15Syrian court sentences two to death over 2025 coastal violenceA Syrian court sentenced two individuals to death in connection with coastal violence that occurred in 2025. This reflects the legal system's response to significant acts of violence within the country.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
POLITICSOct 15How Syria can avoid the trap of ethno-sectarianismIn postwar Iraq and Lebanon, power-sharing agreements allocated top government jobs based on ethnic and religious affiliation. Political deadlock and violence followed. As Syrians rebuild after decades of dictatorship and war, they should avoid making the same mistake. The post How Syria can avoid the trap of ethno-sectarianism appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
CONFLICTOct 15Syrian court sentences two to death over 2025 coastal violenceCourt rulings concern violence and killings during March 2025 uprising by pro-Assad forces and retaliatory attacks.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTOct 15Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Baniyas mass killingsAli Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, was apprehended as he tried to cross the border, state media reported.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 14Türkiye criticizes Israel for targeting Al-Aqsa, undermining SyriaTürkiye slammed Israel on Wednesday for escalating regional tensions through provocations targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque and efforts to obstruct Syria's recovery, reaffirming its commitm...dailysabah · turkey
CONFLICTOct 14The Uyghurs Who Fought in Syria’s Civil WarInsights from Emily Feng.The Diplomat
CONFLICTOct 13Syria: 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]
WORLDOct 12SARAB 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]
POLITICSOct 12Concerts 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]
CONFLICTOct 12Security Council LIVE: Syria’s fragile transition – economic strain, Israeli incursions and progress towards electionsUN News
CONFLICTOct 12From Xinjiang to the Front Lines of SyriaHow Uyghur militants were dragged into civil war.Foreign Policy
CONFLICTOct 11Syrian families demand release of detainees held by IsraelSyrian families demand release of detainees held by IsraelAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 10Yale 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
CONFLICTOct 10Israeli drone attack wounds six in Lebanon near Syria borderAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 9IDF strikes Syrian terrorist who operated under the direction of the Iranian regimeisraelnationalnews · israel
CONFLICTOct 9Syria 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
CONFLICTOct 9World News in Brief: ‘Horrific’ attack Sudan, Israeli incursions in Syria intensify, most women and girls homeless in GazaUN News
POLITICSOct 9Syria 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
DISASTEROct 8Syria 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]
CONFLICTOct 8Syrian general accused of atrocities is protected by U.S. and Lebanon, NPR and BBC findNPR News
POLITICSOct 8Syrian general accused of atrocities paid and protected by US and Lebanon , BBC findsbbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSOct 8US 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