Press Releases

Syria calls on Turkey to assist in making defense stronger

(MENAFN) The Syrian government has formally reached out to Türkiye for assistance in enhancing its defense capabilities and tackling terrorist groups, particularly ISIS, according to sources from Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry. “In line with...

Tanzania Repatriates One Woman, Three Children from Syria’s Roj Camp

(MENAFN) On August 11, Tanzania repatriated one woman and three children from the Roj camp for displaced persons in northeastern Syria, according to a statement released Wednesday by the U.S. State Department. The operation was carried out with...

Syria’s Suwayda Declares Ceasefire

(MENAFN) Syrian internal security forces have effectively implemented a ceasefire in Suwayda, setting the stage for a prisoner swap and a gradual return to peace in the southern region, as reported by the interior minister on Sunday. According to...

Syria, Israel Strike Ceasefire Deal After Sweida Fatal Clashes

(MENAFN) Syria and Israel have struck a ceasefire deal, brokered by the United States, following deadly sectarian violence in southern Syria that escalated into significant Israeli military action. The agreement was announced by U.S. Special Envoy...

Syria's Tribal Council Pledges Full Support for Suwayda Ceasefire

(MENAFN) In a public statement on Saturday, the Syrian Council of Tribes and Clans pledged full support for the immediate and wide-reaching ceasefire declared by the presidency in the conflict-stricken southern province of Suwayda. Broadcast live,...

Jordan wants to expand trade with Syria

(MENAFN) Jordan is actively expanding trade with Syria, with 200–250 Jordanian trucks crossing daily carrying local products and transit shipments, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said on Monday. The surge in exports has also...

Syria's Suwayda Reaches Ceasefire

(MENAFN) Armed confrontations persisted on Saturday between Bedouin tribal combatants and regional militant factions in the Syrian province of Suwayda, despite the commencement of a nationwide ceasefire enforced by internal security units....

Armed Assault in Syria’s Tartous Kills Two Security Officers

(MENAFN) Two members of Syria’s security forces were fatally shot during a morning patrol in the coastal city of Tartous, according to a local news agency Tuesday. The attack took place in the morning during a routine patrol, when security...

ICRC response in Southern Syria: Operational update

Support to life-saving and other healthcare services Since the onset of the crisis, hospitals in Sweida, Shahba and Dara’a have been under severe strain due to a large influx of casualties and disruptions in essential services such as medical...

Syria’s President Asserts National Control Amid Suwayda Clashes

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa asserted on Saturday that only the Syrian government has the authority and ability to restore order and safeguard national sovereignty across the country, including in the southern province of Suwayda,...

DIFDAUTO's Humanitarian Drive: Teaming Up with the Red Cross and Red Crescent for Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief

New York City, NY, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At 4:17 AM on February 6, 2023, two catastrophic earthquakes ravaged southeastern Turkey and northern Syria with unrelenting force, claiming more than 50,000 lives in moments and devastating the...

DIFDAUTO's Humanitarian Drive: Teaming Up with the Red Cross and Red Crescent for Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DIFDAUTO staff collaborate with Red Crescent teams to transport vital emergency vehicles and supplies to earthquake-hit regions in Syria, empowering survivors to reconstruct their...

Syria Urges UN Security Council to Stop Israeli Attacks

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Syria appealed for swift involvement from the United Nations Security Council to halt the continuing Israeli assaults on its land. The call came amid rising tensions and ongoing military actions affecting several areas...

ICRC voices: Contending with Syria’s deadly legacy of war

The consequences can be fatal. Since 8 December of last year, Syria has witnessed a tragic rise in casualties from explosive ordnance. Between January and June of 2025 alone, there were more than 500 reported accidents, resulting in 1,048...

Syria: ICRC warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Sweida and southern Syria

Over recent days, escalating violence has left communities cut off from humanitarian assistance, with desperate pleas reaching the ICRC from the population facing dire shortages of food, clean water, electricity and medical care. Health facilities...

Western Syria Development Launches Messaging Campaign to Spotlight Persecution of Syria’s Alawite, Christian, and Druze

Organization will run national messaging as urgent call for media, faith leaders, influencers, and public to stand with the persecuted and stop the violence WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Western Syria...

Syria Promises Justice Over Human Rights Violations in Sweida

(MENAFN) Syria’s interim government issued a forceful condemnation on Wednesday over a series of alleged human rights violations in the southern province of Sweida, promising to pursue legal action against those responsible. In an official...

Syria denounces Israeli attack on its territory

(MENAFN) Syria has forcefully condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on its southern territory, describing the attacks as a "treacherous aggression" and a serious breach of international law. In an official statement, the Syrian Foreign Ministry...

Lebanese army foils illegal entrance of armed men from Syria

(MENAFN) The Lebanese military announced on Sunday that it had prevented an attempted infiltration by armed groups coming from Syria into eastern Lebanon, according to reports. The incident unfolded before midday near the villages of Kfar Zabad...

Syria Leader says Israel targets Syria to divide, destabilize Syria

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Thursday that efforts by the Syrian state, along with assistance from international mediators, had successfully blocked Israeli attempts to destabilize the region. In a national address,...