Syria Civil War

French Judiciary Upholds Charge against Lafarge over Syria

The highest appeals court in France decided on Tuesday, that the French Industrial company Lafarge could face charges of complicity in crimes against humanity. This pertains to the alleged payments made to jihadist groups during the Syrian civil war. France's top appeals court on Tuesday ruled that cement maker Lafarge could be charged with ...

Several Daesh Fighters Killed by Local Factions in Southern Syria

At least eight fighters affiliated to Daesh were killed in southern Syria on Sunday, January 28. Local armed factions opposed to the jihadist group were involved. A local leader and seven other members of a jihadist militia in southern Syria affiliated with the Daesh group were killed Sunday in Daraa province, the Syrian Observatory for Human ...

First UAE Ambassador in Syria in 13 Years

The United Arab Emirates ambassador to Syria assumed his position for the first time in 13 years, marking Syria's reintegration into the regional fold. The first United Arab Emirates ambassador to Syria took up his post for the first time in 13 years on Tuesday, as Syria has been reintegrating into regional acceptance. Syrian state media said ...

Senior Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham Leader Killed in Syria

A prominent Iraqi jihadist leader in the northwest of Syria was killed in a suicide bombing, announced on Friday his group and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) war monitor. "Abu Maria al-Qahtani was martyred after a treacherous attack by an Islamic State group member using an explosive belt," said former Al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat ...

Swedish Court Acquits Former Syrian General

A Stockholm court on Thursday acquitted a Syrian former general of war crimes charges, saying prosecutors had not proved his involvement in the attacks carried out during the country's civil war. Former brigadier general Mohammed Hamo, 65, lives in Sweden and was one of the highest-ranking Syrian military officials to stand trial in Europe. He ...