Syria

Sandstorm blankets parts of Middle East, raising alarm
A wave of sandstorms is striking the region, with experts blaming climate change and poor government regulations.
Published On 23 May 2022
Israeli missile strikes kill 3 near Syria’s capital
Missiles were fired from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and some were intercepted by Syrian air defences.
Published On 21 May 2022
Syrians struggle to survive in ‘no man’s land’ desert camp
Rukban, which lies near the Syrian border with Jordan and Iraq, has been blockaded by the Syrian government since 2018.
Published On 19 May 2022
French court upholds charge against Lafarge over Syria operation
French court confirms charge of complicity in ‘crimes against humanity’ for Lafarge over alleged payoffs to ISIL (ISIS).
Published On 18 May 2022

Officials acknowledged the attack killed civilians but blamed bad intelligence from partner forces on the ground.

Five people were killed, including a civilian, and seven were wounded in the missile attacks, state media reported.

Attackers hit a military bus with an anti-tank rocket in the west of Aleppo province, state news agency SANA reported.

The reported attack is the latest to target Syria, but left no casualties, according to SANA.

International donors pledge $4.3bn for this year and $2.4bn ‘for 2023 and beyond’ to support war-wracked Syrians.

At a donor event in Brussels, the EU’s top diplomat warned that rising food and energy prices are hitting Syria hard.

Despite pressure from opposition, Erdogan says Turkey, home to over 3.6m Syrian refugees, will ‘protect’ those who fled.

The SNHR calls US diplomat to the UN for ‘immediate action’ after video appears to show execution of civilians.

The Syrian president holds talks with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi to boost bilateral ties.

United Nations warns dwindling funds are affecting much-needed assistance and adding to children’s struggles.

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