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Erdogan Denounces Attack on Damascus Church

MENAFN · June 23, 2025

(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday vehemently condemned the fatal terrorist assault on the Mar Ilyas Church located in Damascus, Syria’s capital city. On social media platform X, he denounced “the heinous terrorist attack...

Syria grapples with intense drought

MENAFN · June 17, 2025

(MENAFN) In the mountainous town of Al-Marah, situated in Syria's Qalamoun region north of Damascus, the cherished Damask rose—renowned for its deep cultural and historical significance—is enduring one of its toughest seasons in recent history....

AMMWEC Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian Church, Calls for Vigilance and Unity Against Terrorism

EIN Presswire · June 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) strongly condemns the brutal attack carried out against a Christian church in Damascus, Syria, which has...

EU Condemns Damascus Church Attack

MENAFN · June 23, 2025

(MENAFN) On Monday, the European Union issued a "strong" denunciation of the "terrorist attack" that struck the Mar Ilyas Church in Damascus. The bloc also extended its backing for the Syrian population amid ongoing instability in the country....

EU Slams Fatal Damascus Church Attack

MENAFN · June 23, 2025

(MENAFN) On Monday, the European Union issued a firm denunciation of what it described as a “terrorist attack” on the Mar Ilyas Church in Damascus, voicing strong solidarity with the people of Syria. The assault occurred on Sunday when a suicide...

Macron Condemns Church Attack in Damascus

MENAFN · June 23, 2025

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Monday’s brutal assault on the Mar Ilyas Church in Damascus, standing firmly with Syrians battling terrorism. Describing the incident as a “despicable attack,” Macron voiced his condolences to...

UN Condemns Fatal Church Bombing in Damascus

MENAFN · June 23, 2025

(MENAFN) The United Nations special envoy for Syria has issued a scathing condemnation of the recent terrorist attack on a church in Damascus that left at least 20 people dead and over 50 wounded. In a statement released on Sunday, Geir Pedersen...

Suicide Bombing in Damascus Church Claims Twenty Lives

MENAFN · June 23, 2025

(MENAFN) On Sunday, an ISIS-linked suicide bomber unleashed gunfire inside Mar Elias Church in eastern Damascus before detonating himself, resulting in at least 20 deaths and 52 injuries, the Syrian Health Ministry confirmed. According to the...

Attack Targets Church in Syria

MENAFN · June 23, 2025

(MENAFN) A member of the ISIS (Daesh) extremist faction carried out a suicide assault on Sunday, opening fire inside Mar Elias Church in eastern Damascus before detonating himself, according to the Syrian Health Ministry. The explosion led to the...

Suicide bombing strikes Orthodox church in Syria

MENAFN · June 23, 2025

(MENAFN) A devastating explosion occurred at Mar Elias Church in Damascus on Sunday, with reports indicating the attack took place during a religious service. The blast, attributed to a suicide bomber, targeted the Orthodox Christian community at...

Syria: the post-release emergency programme

International Committee of the Red Cross · June 17, 2025

Many things changed in Syria on 8 December 2024, especially for those who were suddenly released from detention facilities. Globally, the time after being released from detention is particularly critical for individuals. Many released detainees...

Syrian Families Start Evacuation from Al-Hol Camp

MENAFN · June 17, 2025

(MENAFN) Early Monday marked the start of a crucial evacuation as the first Syrian families were moved from the PKK/YPG-controlled Al-Hol Camp in northeastern Syria to the northwest region of the country. A total of 176 individuals representing 43...

Syrians Begin Evacuation from Al-Hol Camp

MENAFN · June 17, 2025

(MENAFN) Early on Monday, the first Syrian households departed the PKK/YPG controlled Al Hol Camp in the nation’s northeast, heading toward opposition held regions in the northwest. Roughly 176 individuals from 43 households — many of them women...

Syrian families get evacuated from al-Hol camp in Syria

MENAFN · June 16, 2025

(MENAFN) A humanitarian operation on Sunday facilitated the departure of dozens of displaced Syrian families from the al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, according to reports. The effort was the result of joint coordination between the Kurdish-led...

Former Syrian General Seeks New Life in Russia

MENAFN · June 22, 2025

(MENAFN) A retired high-ranking officer from the armed forces of former Syrian President Bashar Assad, now residing in central Russia, has opened up in a rare interview with local media. The man, who chose to remain unnamed, gave his account to...

Syrian Airline Fly Sham Unveils First Flight from Damascus to UAE

MENAFN · June 12, 2025

(MENAFN) Fly Sham, Syria’s newly formed airline, initiated its first commercial flight on Wednesday from Damascus International Airport to Abu Dhabi. This milestone marks the beginning of a significant expansion in Syria’s air travel network,...

UN states two million Syrians return to their homeland

MENAFN · June 19, 2025

(MENAFN) More than two million Syrians have returned to their homeland since December, according to the UN’s refugee chief, offering a rare sign of optimism amid heightened regional unrest. “Over two million Syrian refugees and displaced have...

UN: Over Two Million Syrians Head Back Home Since December

MENAFN · June 19, 2025

(MENAFN) The United Nations refugee chief revealed on Thursday that since December, more than two million Syrians have made their way back to their homeland. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), shared on X that "Over two...

Syria Gives Access to Chemical Weapons Sites

MENAFN · June 11, 2025

(MENAFN) Izumi Nakamitsu, the United Nations' top official for disarmament affairs, expressed approval on Thursday regarding Syria’s fresh collaboration with international chemical weapons inspectors. The interim leadership in Damascus is now...

Syria allows entry to chemical arms locations to international investigators

MENAFN · June 11, 2025

(MENAFN) The UN’s top disarmament official, Izumi Nakamitsu, on Thursday acknowledged Syria’s recent willingness to work with international inspectors by granting complete access to chemical weapons facilities. This development marks a shift in...