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Aleppo's Military Criminal Court issued rulings against four defendants in the case concerning the coastal events. The r...
09/17/2026

Aleppo's Military Criminal Court issued rulings against four defendants in the case concerning the coastal events. The rulings included a death sentence, life imprisonment, a 20-year prison term, and an acquittal with release.

The proceedings are part of trials involving 14 defendants divided between former regime members and members of the current government forces and security agencies. The court is scheduled to issue rulings against three remaining defendants next Thursday. The case follows months of hearings examining testimony, recordings, photographs, and other evidence related to the March 2025 coastal events.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed strengthening Syria-UAE ...
09/16/2026

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed strengthening Syria-UAE relations during a September 15 meeting in Abu Dhabi, with a focus on economic and development cooperation and expanding bilateral partnerships.

During his visit to the UAE for the Arab Media Summit 2026, al-Sharaa also outlined his government's economic priorities, highlighted investment opportunities in Syria, and said Damascus is seeking greater regional stability and stronger relations with Arab states.

France has contributed €1.5 million to the UN World Food Programme to help prevent malnutrition and strengthen social pr...
09/16/2026

France has contributed €1.5 million to the UN World Food Programme to help prevent malnutrition and strengthen social protection programs in Syria.

The funding will support vulnerable families in meeting their food and nutrition needs, with a focus on pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children during their first 1,000 days of life. It will also help develop sustainable approaches to preventing childhood stunting.

The contribution comes as Syria faces one of the world’s largest food security crises, with 13.3 million people experiencing food insecurity.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria's economy rose from about $20 billion in late 2024 to $32 billion in 2025 an...
09/15/2026

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria's economy rose from about $20 billion in late 2024 to $32 billion in 2025 and could reach $50 billion this year. Speaking at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, he highlighted investment opportunities and said the country's agricultural production capacity is sufficient to feed 70 million people, potentially rising to 100 million with modern technology. Al-Sharaa also said Syria is rebuilding its institutions, seeking regional stability, and working to attract major investment.

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Protests spread across parts of al-Hasakah, Deir Ezzor and Raqqa after new fuel prices took effect on September 13. Resi...
09/13/2026

Protests spread across parts of al-Hasakah, Deir Ezzor and Raqqa after new fuel prices took effect on September 13. Residents blocked roads and stopped crude oil tankers, while people in Hasakah reported immediate increases in transportation fares and water delivery costs.

The temporary price bulletin raised 95-octane gasoline to 195 Syrian pounds per liter ($1.46), 90-octane gasoline to 185 ($1.38), and diesel to 175 ($1.31).

The Energy Ministry said the increase is temporary and linked it to unusually high global supply costs and a comprehensive overhaul at the Banias refinery. Protesters are demanding that the price increase be reversed.

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The Lebanese army arrested Suleiman al-Assad, the son of a cousin of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in the Beq...
09/12/2026

The Lebanese army arrested Suleiman al-Assad, the son of a cousin of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in the Beqaa on September 11 alongside two other people.

Suleiman was previously accused of killing Syrian army officer Hassan Sheikh in Latakia in 2015 and was released from prison in 2020 after serving five years. His name was also linked to armed clashes in Qardaha and to armed militias in Latakia.

His arrest now raises the possibility of extradition to Damascus, following previous handovers of former Assad regime officers by Lebanon to Syria.

Israel continues to carry out strikes and incursions inside Syria while US-backed negotiations seek a security agreement...
09/11/2026

Israel continues to carry out strikes and incursions inside Syria while US-backed negotiations seek a security agreement between Damascus and Tel Aviv.

The strike on Abu al-Duhur airport brought Turkey more directly into the equation, while Jordan has emerged as an important venue for talks. Analysts interviewed by say a full-scale war remains less likely than continued military pressure and limited security understandings, with major disputes still unresolved over sovereignty, Israeli withdrawal, and the Golan.

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Israeli forces detained three people during incursions into the northern and southern Quneitra countryside on September ...
09/11/2026

Israeli forces detained three people during incursions into the northern and southern Quneitra countryside on September 11. Enab Baladi’s correspondent said one young man was detained in Hamidiyah town, while two people were detained in Rafid during an incursion involving six military vehicles. Syria’s official al-Ikhbariya channel reported that the two detainees in Rafid were a man and his son, who were taken to an unknown location after a house was raided and searched. Sijill Center has also documented continuing Israeli detentions and hundreds of violations inside Syria in recent months.

Syrian detainee Ahmed Mustafa al-Hamad, 44, died at a Beirut hospital after his health deteriorated during 44 months wit...
09/10/2026

Syrian detainee Ahmed Mustafa al-Hamad, 44, died at a Beirut hospital after his health deteriorated during 44 months without trial at Roumieh Prison, according to the Families of Prisoners in Lebanon group.

The group said al-Hamad suffered severe vomiting for about three months before being hospitalized and diagnosed with cancer. It also said his family was not informed immediately of his death and learned about it three days later when they arrived at the hospital to visit him. The group called for an investigation into his medical care and the circumstances surrounding his death.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces have an unprecedented level of control from Mount Hermon, ...
09/09/2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces have an unprecedented level of control from Mount Hermon, during a visit to troops stationed at a military position overlooking Syria. His remarks come amid continued Israeli military activity in Syria and growing tensions over Turkey’s role in the country. Israel has linked its August strike on Abu al-Duhur Military Airport to concerns over possible Turkish military deployments at Syrian bases, while Damascus rejected Israel’s account of the attack.

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