Ministry Spokesperson Noureddin al-Baba said that before Syrian Arab Army units and internal security forces arrived at the site, “widespread escapes” had taken place.
The Internal Security Command in Latakia announced on Sunday, October 19, the opening of a new complaints office in the city.
Local sources confirmed to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that clashes broke out between the Syrian Army and fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Monday night
During the visit, the minister and his delegation inspected the scene of a double homicide in the town of Zaidal, Shaam writes.
Ministry of Interior spokesman Nour al-Din al-Baba insisted that preliminary investigations have uncovered “no material evidence” of sectarian motivation behind the Zaidal crime.
The ministry’s spokesperson stated that a special committee had conducted inquiries across four governorates—Latakia, Tartous, Homs, and Hama.
Beyond security imperatives, the government will face intense domestic and international pressure to assert its legitimacy by demonstrating control and dismantling ISIS infrastructure, Daraj argues.
The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that internal security forces in Tartus successfully thwarted an attempted terrorist attack on a Maronite church in the countryside of Safita
This development is seen as a groundbreaking step in addressing the long-ignored file of Syria’s forcibly disappeared, Enab Baladi writes.
The price hikes in Aleppo are largely attributed to the devaluation of the Syrian pound against the US dollar, Enab Baladi writes.
A source close to the National Army told +963 Media that the factions are preparing to launch a military operation in the Manbij axis.
The Afrin Liberation Forces—a military group asserting independence from the SDF—claimed responsibility for similar operations in the al-Bab and Afrin countryside, Syria TV writes.
The Coalition called for an immediate cessation of support for the SDF, Syria TV says.
The military police detained the activists after they had completed their media coverage of the “Commercial al-Bab Exhibition”, Shaam Network writes.
The Pro-government Al-Watan said Turkey warned militia leaders against any “riots” targeting its forces in Northern Syria.
Numerous directors of orphanages, when contacted by Al-Watan, confirmed the financial constraints and difficulties in obtaining subsidized fuel and bread.
This action was taken in response to dissatisfaction with low salaries and unfulfilled promises from the local council, Damas Post writes.
Assad called the attack on al-Ahli hospital “one of the most heinous and bloodiest atrocities against humanity in the modern era”, according to Enab Baladi.
These tankers are ultimately destined for oil wells in the governorates of Hassakeh and Deir-ez-Zor, according to Syria TV.
Throughout the ongoing battles, control over the village and the Hamran crossing changed hands multiple times, according to Athr Press.
HTS announced the arrest of a cell affiliated with Hezbollah militias that were active in opposition-controlled areas, according to Syria TV.
Activists have highlighted that many of the incidents that occurred in the city appear to be orchestrated by Tahrir al-Sham, according to Damas Post.
HTS is annexing more military formations or besieging and dismantling other groups, according to Syria TV.
Rumors about the arrest of figures from the Qaterji family are the result of rivalry among warlords, according to Enab Baladi.
Turkish electricity company supplying the area with power failed to comply with contracts reached with local councils, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Fertility problems are on the rise in northwest Syria, as elsewhere in the war-ravaged country, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
28 members of HTS were killed in clashes since October 8th, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The protesters expressed their absolute rejection of HTS entering their areas, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The medical staff at Afrin National Hospital joined Al-Bab and Al-Rai Hospitals in announcing an open strike, according to Athr Press.
Third Corps fighters were able to expel the Hamza Division from most of its positions in Al-Bab, according to Baladi News.
The phenomenon of suicide has increased remarkably recently in the northern Syrian regions, according to Orient News.
The injured suspect was taken to the al-Bab city hospital for aid amid a security alert in the area, according to Baladi News.
The medical staff announced a strike after their salaries were delayed for 70 days in a row, according to Syria TV.
A statement from local groups claims that the city of Bab “has become a hotbed for drug gangs, assassins, and smugglers,” An-Souria net says
The suspect was not referred to the judiciary or any other court, according to Shaam Network
Travellers say there is an agreement between the army and smugglers, according to al-Souria Net.
The PYD said the opposition has become a bargaining tool for Turkey to compromise, according to North Press.
Arrested by the SDF’s intelligence, the 16 professionals were accused of espionage, according to al-Hal Net.
A child died as a result of clashes between the Third Corps and groups affiliated with Ahrar al-Sham, according to Baladi News.
Tribal infighting between two factions of the SNA occurred in Turkish-controlled Ras al-Ain, according to North Press.
Protesters ended the sit-in in al-Bab that started after the release of Mohammed al-Mustafa, according to Baladi News.
Turkey’s plan to repatriate a million Syrians to safe zones in the North is but a “media bubble”, according to North Press.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has unveiled a new project in several parts of northern Syria, which will allow the return of one million Syrian refugees, according to al-Souria Net.
Local sources told Syria TV that the goal of digging the trench is to reduce smuggling to and from the “liberated” areas of northern Syria.
Opposition leader Salem al-Meslet wants to reform the Syrian Opposition Coalition in order to improve ties with other countries, especially Arab ones, according to the Zaitoun Agency.
The local council in the al-Bab city issued a decision requiring female students in schools to wear the hijab and adhere to strict rules, according to Baladi News.
The Co-chair of Idleb Civil Council in northeast Syria said that the world is too preoccupied with Afghanistan to devote attention to events in Syria, according to North Press.
For the first time, the daily number of COVID19 cases has exceeded the 1,000 threshold in Northern Syria, according to al-Souria Net.
Three former ISIS fighters share their stories about how they joined the organization and their stay in Syria to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syria Response Coordinators team called for a strict set of measures to slow the rate of infections, according to Baladi News.
The most recent report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights records the death of 96 civilians, as well as an acceleration of the spread of COVID-19 in Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Clashes and heavy shelling near Aleppo has led to fourteen injuries, reports SANA.
Hundreds of people in Afrin have been kidnapped by pro-Turkish factions amid security chaos amid serious violations reports Etihad Press.
Following the assassination of a police officer in al-Bab, the Syrian National Army police force have conducted searches for wanted individuals reports Nedaa Syria.
Coronavirus is continuing to spread across northwestern Syria, with hundreds of new infections recorded, and more expected to follow reports Baladi News.
The spread of the coronavirus in northern Syria is causing alarm among the authorities, and have called for assistance from the World Health Organisation writes SY 24.
The spread of the Covid-19 is accelerating in northern areas, Sham network reports
In an effort to stop attacks in residential areas, the National Army has announced plans to relocate headquarters from the towns and cities to the Aleppo countryside writes Alsouria Net.
The Islamic State has conducted a number of operations in rural Aleppo, assassinating commanders and soldiers reports Baladi News.
SDF arrests in Deir ez-Zor, a bomb attack in Afrin, Turkey accused of preventing Syrian exams, a fire at a refugee camp and an ISIS attack in Aleppo. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
An explosion in the Syrian National Army controlled northern city of al-Bab has injured one person, with the perpetrator currently unknown writes Smart News.
While still denying the existence of any cases, the regime are putting in place a number of measures to ensure that the coronavirus does not spread reports Alsouria Net.
Abu Yasser Bazeina, who was a sharia judge and a leader for Jaish al-Islam, was killed when an explosive device hit his car reports Jesr.
Protests in Suweida, a new law punishes people for not using Syrian pound, blast in Suluk targets Turkish troops and UN calls for ceasefire. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Yet another car bomb attack has hit a town in the Turkish-controlled area of northern Syria, killing and injuring innocent people reports Zaman Al Wasl.
A car bomb exploded in the village of Tel Halaf in the Ras al-Ayn area, killing five, as the YPG continue their fight against Turkey-backed forces writes Zaman al-Wasl.
Turkey has accused the YPG of detonating a car bomb in the border town of Ras al-Ayn, killing and ijuring a number of civilians reports Zaman Al Wasl.
A village near Ras al-Ayn was hit with a car bomb attack that killed 17 people, and marks a rise in the use of car bombs writes Zaman al-Wasl.
A motorcycle explosion has struck Azaz in the northern Aleppo countryside, revealing security weaknesses in the region reports Alsouria Net.
The Syrian pound has suffered a slump against the US dollars in opposition controlled areas, adding to the economic woes of those who live there writes Iqtissad.
A number of people were injured and a child was killed when two motorcycles exploded in Aleppo province, which has been plagued by a string of similar attacks reports Hurriya Press.
Currency exchange offices in Aleppo province have gone on strike following a spate of robberies by masked gangs, who have also killed individuals during the crimes reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The Turkish Interior Minister has said that Syrians have been able to return due to the successes of Operation Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Rebel commanders, under the protection of Turkey, have been raking in large sums of money, which has been stolen from residents and aid groups reports Etihad Press.
Turkey hosts the largest number of Syrian refugees, and as the fighting subdues, some are choosing to return home reports Alsouria Net.
Turkish forces are searches areas near their bases, to check for explosive devices writes Etihad Press.
The breakdown in security in liberated areas is causing chaos for the residents and preventing the
emergence of a unified goal writes Sada al-Sham.
In order to provide for themselves and their families, Syrian women have stepped up and taken jobs that were traditionally only for men writes Alsouria Net.
As temperatures in Syria fall, families are struggling to afford the fuel needed to heat their homes reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Jaish al-Islam, which is seeking a new role after its demise from eastern Ghouta, may contribute to Turkey’s potential onslaught on the Kurds east of the Euphrates, a pro-regime outlet is saying
A report from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirms that across Syria fighting and killing continue to take place
In response to the attacks, doctors and medical staff have gone on strike and threatened to stop all medical services writes Souriatna
Despite the expulsion of ISIS from the city, residents of al-Bab are still living in fear of trigger-happy groups that are heavily armed writes Sada al-Sham
It is hoped that this new service will provide a much needed form of transportation in and between liberated areas writes Enab Baladi
Electricity supply to the city of Azaz just the latest example, Enab Baladi writes
Fighting in the east and around the capital was witnessed this weekend
Sada al-Sham reports on Syrian children, born to fathers of unknown origin, who face a complicated process of reintegration after the fall of the ‘caliphate’
Turkish trade and services, including post and mobile, are stretching throughout the Euphrates Shield areas in northern Syria, Souriatna wirtes
Activists believe that the regime is mostly interested in the return of young men in order to enlist them in the army, the opposition-leaning All4Syria writes
Zeitoun describes the harsh realities faced by displaced Syrians in the country’s north, amid a lack of sanitation, water, food and basic living essentials
Syrian filmmaker records bitterness of displacement and the pain of separation in the lead-up to the neighborhood’s forced evacuation
Zaman al-Wasl speaks to recently evacuated people from the Al-Waer district in Homs who have been sent, along with thousands of others, to northern Syria without humanitarian aid, a place to live or work to survive
Opposition website Alsouria tells the story of Mahmoud, a doctor spared from the terror of ISIS after fleeing his hometown Al-Bab, only to have his loved ones ripped from him when regime jets targeted their new home in opposition-held Idleb
Activists report that the first group of fighters and civilians departed from the opposition’s last stronghold in the city of Homs Saturday as part of a Russian-backed evacuation deal with the regime
Two explosions near a cemetery in Damascus targeted buses full of Shiite pilgrims, killing 40 and wounding another 120, prompting Iraqi and Syrian governments to form a joint investigative unit
About 20 kilometers separates Free Syrian Army rebels from the town of Al-Bab, currently under ISIS control
Rebel leader says fighters captured nine towns on Monday including Tawaqli, Yahmoul and Al-Adiye
Rebels take control over a number of villages including Qasajik, Qarah Ghouz and Tel Shaeer on the western side of the village of Al-Rai on Sunday
Free Syrian Army push on in Aleppo’s eastern countryside amid fighting against ISIS and Kurdish-led militias
the fire was started by unknown people but coincided with the city’s seizure by militias belonging to the Syrian Defense Forces alliance, and incinerated official documents that proved individuals’ ownership of their property
Dozens killed and wounded in air strikes on the ISIS-controlled town, local media center reports
New video published by UN child agency reduces the cause of the Syrian refugee crisis to ISIS, activists claim
Army units and allied militias seize Kenssaba town and a number of areas in Lattakia and other provinces as dozens of terrorists are killed in the fighting
Bombing causes the death of women and children, reaping massive destruction throughout the village, says al-Souria correspondent
At least 23 people killed as ISIS-held town faces second attack in four days
Bombing targeted Ibad al-Rhaman mosque in the al-Bab neighborhood, killing six children
Attacks on nighborhoods of Tariq al-Bab and Jub al-Qubba claim 12 civilian lives
Intensified aerial campaign on rebel-held areas of Syria kills scores with seven women and 14 children reportedly killed, says monitoring group
Kurdish forces continue their push to liberate Syria’s northern cities from regime and ISIS control
Following news of a retreating ISIS, residents of Aleppo’s eastern city plan a peaceful demonstration against the presence of ISIS
Sources claim the Islamic State has already begun relocating fighters, heavy arms and infrastructure to Aleppo’s countryside in preparation for a withdrawal
When it comes to an external threat, Kurds gather around the PYD’s People Protection Units for protection
In al-Bab, pictures showing the fighters of ISIS burning tons of cigarettes were published.
A whole family was killed when a barrel was dropped on a packed street
Government forces launched four air raids on the town of Zara, near Krak des Chevaliers
ISIS control al-Bab after fierce battles
Witnesses say the man was accused of belonging to ISIS
About 90 civilians, including women and children were killed in airstrikes
Amid continuous shelling and death, residents highlight their plight
The offer is for those in regime controlled areas for accommodation in liberated areas
A source told SANA that the operation caused the death of scores of terrorists and the injury of others, and inflicted heavy material losses on them.