Stories from Syria
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Syrian Conflict Update: 10 Canadian Personnel Cleared
Ten Canadian military personnel were cleared in a joint operation with US forces.
Syrian Charges Assad Relative With War Crimes
At the Rushdi Al Shamaa secondary school for boys on the outskirts of Damascus, students aged 13 to 15 are carrying stories marked by war.
Syria Charges Assad Relative With War Crimes
Prosecutors have charged Atif Najib, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad, with war crimes.
Syrian Ex-Deputy Chief Of Staff Arrested
Syrian authorities have arrested a former deputy chief of staff from the Assad era. The arrest is related to the ongoing political climate in Syria. Details surrounding the charges or the reasons for the arrest have not yet been released.
NBC News Radio
German Journalist Detained in Syria
German journalist Eva Michelmann has been held by the Syrian interim government for nearly four months.
Man Faces War Crimes Charges In Syria
Prosecutors have charged Atif Najib, a cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, with war crimes. No new details were provided in this broadcast.
KYW Newsradio 1060
Syrian Emir Nur ad-Din Died in 1174
Nur ad-Din, the Emir of Syria, died on this day in 1174. He passed away in the Citadel of Damascus due to a fever resulting from complications of a peritonsillar abscess.
Syrian Ambassador Accuses Israel of Undermining Stability
A Syrian ambassador has accused Israel of undermining stability. The ambassador cited Israeli actions as a cause for concern.
BBC World Service
Man Faces War Crimes Charges In Syria
Prosecutors have 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 reportedly arrested in Damascus. The Syrian ambassador has accused Israel of undermining stability. The specific individual charged was not named. The United States has charged an alleged Hezbollah figure who was arrested in Turkey. The specific nature of the alleged crimes and the identity of the accused were not immediately disclosed.
BBC World Service
Atif Najib War Crimes
Prosecutors have charged Atif Najib, a cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, with war crimes.
NBC News Radio