Stories from Syria
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War Crimes Suspect Active on Sudan Battlefield
The charges are reportedly linked to actions during the Syrian conflict.
Syrian Woman Transforms Passion into Successful Dried Fruit Business
Retired teacher Anahid Yousef from Syria has successfully turned her passion into a thriving business producing dried fruits and sweets.
Israel Shells Syrian Agricultural Areas
Israel has shelled agricultural areas in Syria's Quneitra region. This action is described as a continuation of violations.
Antioch Earthquake in 526 AD Killed Quarter Million
An earthquake in Antioch, then part of Roman Syria, on May 19, 526 AD, registered an VIII on the Mercalli scale.
French Children Found Unaccompanied in Portugal
110 French children are being held in a prison camp in Northeast Syria for over seven years.
Israeli Vehicles Advance in Syria
Two Israeli military vehicles were observed advancing along a road in the Syrian countryside. The movement occurred between the village of Ufania and the town of Khan Arnabeh.
Syrian Charges Assad Relative With War Crimes
Prosecutors charged Atif Najib, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad, with war crimes. The charges are related to alleged actions during the Syrian conflict. Najib was previously arrested in Damascus. The specific location of the charges being filed was not mentioned. Najib has been detained for eleven years. The source mentioned the charges were filed on June 2nd. Najib is described as a security guard. The specific nature of the alleged crimes and the timeline of events are not yet detailed.
Radio Svoboda
Syrian Conflict City Faces Grim Outlook
The Syrian city of Idlib faces a grim outlook due to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis. Reports indicate severe shortages of essential supplies and a deteriorating security situation. Humanitarian conditions are deteriorating rapidly.
Al Jazeera
French Children Detained in Syrian Camp
Over 110 French children are being held in the Roj camp in Northeast Syria under conditions described as undignified and in violation of international law. They have been detained for over seven years.
Syrian Data Corridors Financed by Gulf States
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE are financing competing data corridors through Syria, Iraq, and East Africa. The initiative aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Bloomberg Radio