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UN plead for cross-border mandate extension before ISIS resurge in Syria
UN request that the cross-border mandate in Syria is extended for at least 12 months, to allow humanitarian organisations to continue providing vital support and resources to the 4.1 million people in North-West Syria.
Danielle Summer Jul 03, 2023
The UK has committed £3.8 billion to the Syria Crisis in 12 years
The UK pledges a further £150 million to the people seeking humanitarian assistance in Syria. Over 12 years, the UK has contributed around £3.8 billion to support the people affected by the largest refugee crises in the world.
Danielle Summer Jun 16, 2023
US wasting $10bn upgrading 'liability' nuclear bombs in Europe
A new report claims that the US is wasting billions of dollars upgrading nuclear bombs based in Europe that are no longer an effective deterrent and could be a security liability.
David Brennan Feb 16, 2018
Netanyahu vows to sustain Syria strikes despite risk of Israel-Iran conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to continue strikes in Syria despite the risk of sparking a conflict with Iran via its Syrian and Lebanese proxies.
David Brennan Feb 12, 2018
ISIS Beatles: How two young Londoners became part of the notoriously brutal cell
The foursome of British Isis fighters were dubbed 'The Beatles' by their captives due to their distinctive British accents.
Aristos Georgiou Feb 10, 2018
Syrian government linked to massive sarin nerve gas attack by lab tests
First proof links Syrian government chemical weapons stockpile to largest nerve gas attack in seven-year civil war.
David Brennan Jan 30, 2018
Mass roundups in Turkey as Erdogan cracks down on critics of Syrian offensive
More than 300 people have been detained for criticising Turkey's offensive into Syria on social media, as the government cracks down on dissenters.
David Brennan Jan 29, 2018
Syria and Russia 'coordinating' with Turkish offensive against Kurds in Afrin
The Turkish offensive aims to remove the US-backed and Kurdish-led SDF. Despite condemnation, the Syrian and Russian regimes appear to have given the operation the go-ahead.
David Brennan Jan 23, 2018
Growing food using mattresses: Ingenious solutions to everyday hardships in a Syrian refugee camp
Anthony Ryan took a group of scientists and engineers to Jordan's Za'atari Camp where they worked with Syrian refugees to help build novel solutions to the challenges on site.
Anthony J. Ryan Dec 12, 2017
Russia's 'irrefutable proof' the US is backing Isis turns out to be iPhone game screenshots
Russia is embarrassed after publishing an image it claimed was "irrefutable evidence" of US collaboration with Isis, which turned out to be a screenshot taken from a video game.
IBT UK Contributor Nov 14, 2017
Isis leader al-Baghdadi 'back from the dead' in 'recording' calling for attacks on the west
The reclusive Isis warlord has not been seen in years and has a $25m (£19m) US bounty on his head.
William Watkinson Sep 28, 2017
Two Nasa images of Syria and Iraq four years apart reveal the dramatic effect of war
Nasa uses satellite images of Middle East to show how war is changing the region.
Shane Croucher May 17, 2017
US accuses Syria of executing thousands of prisoners and burning bodies in crematorium next door
The US state department claims the Bashar al-Assad regime executed thousands at the Saydnaya prison.
William Watkinson May 15, 2017
A BBC journalist was just shouted down for asking Jeremy Corbyn about Syria
Watch as reporter Mark Lobel faces backlash from Federation of Small Businesses crowd.
Ian Silvera Apr 11, 2017
Russia used the Syrian crisis to assert itself against the US – and Obama let it happen
The Syrian conflict has been ongoing for six years, with no evidence of political will in the West to end it.
Lina Khatib Apr 11, 2017
Sweden questions legality of US missile attack on Syria as protests erupt in UK and US
Demonstrators accuse Donald Trump's military action of inflaming Syrian civil war.
Steve Langley Apr 08, 2017
Syrian hospital bombed as it treats victims of suspected chemical attack
Up to 58 people are believed to have died in the attack on Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun.
Tom Porter Apr 04, 2017
Scores killed in 'chemical weapons attack' on Syrian rebel town
The attack on Tuesday happened in the town of Khan Seikhoun, in rebel-held Idlib.
Tom Porter Apr 04, 2017
Iran and Russia to sign deals as Hassan Rouhani lands in Moscow
Rouhani, who is leading a high-level delegation, will discuss a number of issues, including the Middle East situation.
Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 28, 2017
Syrian seven-year-old Bana Alabed asks Theresa May in letter to help 'dying children'
Alabed, a Twitter sensation has previously written to Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad.
William Watkinson Mar 06, 2017
Netanyahu's Russia visit: Israel to voice opposition against Iran's desire to gain foothold in Syria
Iran says its forces are in Syria to defend holy Shi'ite shrines.
Divya Kishore Mar 06, 2017
Pro-Assad forces retake Palmyra for second time discover ancient city rigged with explosives
Government troops supported by militias recaptured Palmyra on 2 March.
Callum Paton Mar 03, 2017
Syria peace talks begin amid lack of trust and continued fighting in Aleppo, Deraa and Hama provinces
UN mediator Staffan de Mistura said the biggest challenge in brokering peace between the two sides is lack of trust.
Ananya Roy Feb 24, 2017
Syria peace talks set to begin in Geneva, but UN envoy expects no 'immediate breakthrough'
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura warned some unspecified 'spoilers' could try to disrupt efforts to bring peace to Syria.
Ananya Roy Feb 23, 2017
Syrian government forces encircle Isis in al-Bab after advance in Aleppo province
Syrian army and allied militia have effectively cut off supply routes for Islamist militants.
William Watkinson Feb 06, 2017
Car bomb in Syria's Azaz border town kills at least 43, say monitors
Many civilians are thought to be amongst the dead in rebel-held Azaz on the border with Turkey
William Watkinson Jan 07, 2017
Turkey in 'crisis' over US presence at Incirlik nuclear base as Ankara pivots to Moscow
Wrangling over the base is the latest round of international posturing over the civil war in Syria.
Callum Paton Jan 05, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo tells Syria's children 'I am with you' in heartwarming message
The Real Madrid football star sent a message to children in war-torn Syria calling them heroes.
William Watkinson Dec 24, 2016
Evacuation of Aleppo entering its final phase, says Red Cross
Around 34,000 have left rebel held areas of east Aleppo since start of ceasefire, said the charity.
Tom Porter Dec 22, 2016
UK and US defence chiefs say 'brutal' Bashar al-Assad has no future in Syria
Sir Michael Fallon and Ash Carter again called for a political settlement to stop civil war.
Ian Silvera Dec 15, 2016
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