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# syria - Wednesday 5 August, 2020
Explainer: How Beirut explosions came at 'worst time possible' for a country in a 'dire situation'
Prior to the devastating blasts, Lebanon was already dealing with its worst economic recession in decades.
# syria - Thursday 23 July, 2020
Your evening longread: The life of a Syrian photographer
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
# syria - Tuesday 21 July, 2020
Israeli airstrike in Syria kills five Iran-backed paramilitary fighters
A UK-based war monitor said that 11 other combatants were wounded.
# syria - Thursday 16 July, 2020
Woman who went to Syria to join IS should be allowed return to UK to fight citizenship case, court rules
Former home secretary Sajid Javid had revoked her British citizenship on national security grounds.
# syria - Sunday 12 July, 2020
After US gives in to Russia on red-line issue, UN Security Council restarts aid for displaced Syrians
After a proposal submitted by Germany and Belgium, the cross-border aid plan was approved.
# syria - Wednesday 1 July, 2020
Italy seizes Islamic State-made drugs worth €1 billion
Around 84 million Captagon tablets were seized at the port of Salerno.
# syria - Saturday 20 June, 2020
Hyperinflation, uncertainty and awakening from lockdown: Life in the Syrian-Kurdish resistance city of Kobani
Today is World Refugee Day and Cameron Weymes and Nishtiman Haji Murad share the stories of the people living in this once besieged city.
# syria - Wednesday 22 April, 2020
World is facing 'multiple famines of biblical proportions' in coming months, UN warns
The Covid-19 pandemic could nearly double the number of people around the world facing acute hunger to 265 million.
# syria - Sunday 12 April, 2020
'I feel as though I am dead but in a living body': The mental health toll of life as a refugee
Syrian refugees in Lebanon have shared their experiences with TheJournal.ie.
# syria - Saturday 11 April, 2020
'My nephew was hit by a rocket, we couldn't find any trace of him': Syrians explain why they fled their homes
NGOs in Lebanon are trying to build bridges between Syrian refugees and local people, using techniques from Northern Ireland.
# syria - Sunday 5 April, 2020
Irish troops return home after six month deployment in Syria
The troops will be self-isolating for 14 days in line with HSE guidelines.
# syria - Tuesday 3 March, 2020
Thousands of migrants are searching for ways to cross the Greece-Turkey border
Greek authorities said they thwarted an attempt by about 1,000 people overnight to cross the border.
# syria - Sunday 1 March, 2020
At least 13,000 migrants and refugees gather at Greek border as fighting escalates in Syria
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan opened his country’s borders with Europe.
# syria - Friday 28 February, 2020
UN warns 'major international confrontation' possible after 33 Turkish troops killed in Syria
The soldiers were killed in the province of Idlib by a Syrian air strike last night.
# syria - Thursday 30 January, 2020
'I might never see my parents again': Asylum seekers share their experiences of isolation and PTSD
Many female asylum seekers and refugees in Ireland are living with depression, anxiety and PTSD, a new report has found.
# syria - Wednesday 1 January, 2020
Four children among those killed after missiles hit Syrian school
Missiles fired by Syrian regime forces killed eight civilians today, a war monitor has said.
# syria - Monday 30 December, 2019
Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly air strikes kill at least 25 fighters
The attack saw US planes hit several bases belonging to the Hezbollah Brigades.
Justice Minister welcomes 50 Syrians at Mosney following arrival at Dublin Airport
The families have been resettled in Ireland under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme.
# syria - Monday 2 December, 2019
Lisa Smith's period of detention has been extended by 24 hours
Smith was arrested upon arrival at Dublin Airport yesterday.
# syria - Thursday 14 November, 2019
World-Cup winning boss Lippi resigns from China job once again after loss to Syria
Veteran coach Marcello Lippi’s second stint in charge of China lasted just six months.
# syria - Tuesday 12 November, 2019
Israel kills top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza attack
Israel was attacked with rockets following the strike on the Palestinian militants.
# syria - Monday 11 November, 2019
British backer of Syrian White Helmets found dead in Turkey
The precise details of James Le Mesurier’s death could not be confirmed.
# syria - Wednesday 30 October, 2019
Twelve men found alive and 'in good health' in refrigerated truck in Belgium
The driver called police when he suspected that there were people in his container.
# syria - Sunday 27 October, 2019
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
The death of Isis leader al-Baghdadi, tense relations between the DUP and Irish government, and the Dublin City Marathon had everyone talking today.
Trump confirms ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US military raid
Baghdadi ignited an explosive vest after being chased into a tunnel by US forces.
# syria - Wednesday 23 October, 2019
US to lift sanctions on Turkey after successful ceasefire
Donald Trump made the comment in an address at the White House today.
Russia and Turkey agree 'historic' deal to undertake joint patrols in Syria
Under the deal, Kurdish forces are to be allowed withdraw from the border area.
# syria - Saturday 19 October, 2019
Turkey vows to 'crush the heads' of Kurdish forces if they don't pull out of proposed safe zone
The top figure on the Kurdish side said Turkey was preventing his forces’ withdrawal and trying to blame the deal’s collapse on the Kurds.
# syria - Friday 18 October, 2019
Trump says Turkey and Kurds needed to fight 'like two kids'
More than 500 people have been killed including dozens of civilians, mostly on the Kurdish side.
# syria - Thursday 17 October, 2019
Turkey has agreed to a ceasefire in Syria, Pence says
Pence spoke after he and other US officials met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
'Don't be a fool': No sign of progress as US demands Turkish ceasefire
Trump said that the Kurds ‘are not angels’ as vice-president Mike Pence heads to Turkey.
# syria - Tuesday 15 October, 2019
Turkey defends footballers over controversial goal celebration
Players were seen as supporting the country’s current military operation in Syria.
Donald Trump slaps US sanctions on Turkey and tweets about Napoleon protecting the Kurds
The US will freeze assets on Turkish ministers and place tariffs on steel.
# syria - Monday 14 October, 2019
EU agrees to suspend exporting arms to Turkey amid 'unacceptable' offensive against Kurds
Tánaiste Simon Coveney said the unanimous move is in response to Turkey’s “unacceptable unilateral military action in northeast Syria”.
Syrian troops to help Kurds in wake of Turkish invasion
It follows US President Donald Trump’s withdrawal of his troops from the conflict zone.
# syria - Sunday 13 October, 2019
Families of Islamic State supporters escape Syria displacement camp, officials say
The displacement camps host some 12,000 foreigners – 8,000 children and 4,000 women.
# syria - Saturday 12 October, 2019
Kurdish people in Ireland and Europe protest against Turkey's Syria offensive
Kurdish people in Dublin held a rally on O’Connell Street outside the GPO.
# syria - Friday 11 October, 2019
Turkish Ambassador to Ireland: There's no 'threat' to send 3.6 million refugees to EU
The Turkish President yesterday said the country could do just that if the EU doesn’t support the country.
Poll: Would you support sanctions against Turkey over its assault in Syria?
France has said the EU is to consider the action.
'Lock him up!': Trump hits out at Bidens and defends decision to withdraw from Syria
The US President is seeking to use an impeachment probe against him as a weapon on the campaign trail.
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