After the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Syrians gathered at an infamous Damascus prison to search for missing inmates which includes women and children.
At Saydnaya Military Prison, the Syrian authorities have quietly and methodically organized the killing of thousands of people in their custody, claimed Amnesty.
President Trump tries protecting the American people with his Immigration Ban. Learning from what is happening in Europe, the ordinance will see its effect on a 90-day temporary implementation period.
CIA Chief John Brennan said that to obliterate the group, Islamic State, there should be a focus on removing the head such as what happened in May 2011 for Al -Qaeda when they apprehended Osama bin Laden.
The U.N wants to pursue the ongoing peace talks with Syria despite tensions showed by the main opposition. The Syrian war has plagued much of the country as well as it citizens.
Swiss officials are reviewing information and legal framework to determine the immigration status of a Syrian family, after the family’s two boys stated that they have been refusing to shake their female teachers’ hands because it’s against their faith. The case has sparked a widespread debate as the officials are still in process to make a decision.
Despite hopes of de-escalating the hostile situation in Syria, especially with a temporary ceasefire in effect, the city of Maaret al-Numan experienced tragedy when 44 civilians were killed in a suspected regime bombing raid which happened on Tuesday.
The Syrian opposition negotiators and leaders are now leaning towards bailing out on the peace talks. The continuing offensives and advancements of government forces following the Aleppo conflict has left a bad taste on the oppositions mouth.,
The European Union (EU) has been reaching great heights in its most recent dealings with Iran talking about economy, energy, education, migration and transport. According to reports, the visit also comes with the possibility of EU helping out Iran in its re-entry to the global financial system in Washington.
The Kurdish party in Syria says they want to establish a federal form of government covering the lands they have conquered in the northern part of the country, with Damascus as the capital.
The EU-Turkey deal will see the return of Syrian refugees from Greece to Turkey in exchange for more funding and visa-free travel ban for Turks to Europe.
Amid protests from Amnesty International and human rights group, deportation of the Syrian refugees seeking asylum from Russia was halted. The reprieve has been issued after the European Court of Human Rights issued an emergency ban.
Turkey denies sending troops to Syria. Turkish defense minister says neither the country plans to work with Kurdish fighters despite call for cooperation from the U.S.
Major powers agreed to havea ceasefire in Syria. ISIS and ISIL not included. Major Powers have agreed to a "cessation of hostilities" in the coming week in Syria.
A U.S. federal judge denied the petition for preliminary injunction to prevent a resettlement for Syrian refugees in Texas. The decision said that Texas officials contentions are speculative at best.
A report published by the United Nations commission of inquiry on Syria reveals that there massive case of torture and death within Syrian jails and detention centers.
Many are incenced at the new visa requirement passed by the US Congress. Under the new restrictions, dual citizens of Iran, Syria, Sudan and Iraq must obtain a visa before they can enter the US soil.
