Bbc syria news today

Here are the latest news updates from the BBC on Syria:

Latest News

• Syria's White Helmets: 'We're not just rescuers, we're also witnesses to the war' (BBC News, 24 February 2023)
  • The White Helmets, a volunteer rescue group, have been working in Syria since 2013. They have saved thousands of lives, but their work has also made them targets for the Syrian government and its allies.
• Syria's economy in crisis as currency plummets (BBC News, 23 February 2023)
  • The Syrian pound has lost nearly 90% of its value in the past year, making it one of the worst-performing currencies in the world. The crisis is exacerbating poverty and food shortages in the country.
• Syria's Idlib province: 'The most dangerous place on earth' (BBC News, 22 February 2023)
  • Idlib province in northwestern Syria is home to millions of people, many of whom have fled from other parts of the country. The province is controlled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a former al-Qaeda affiliate, and is subject to frequent airstrikes by the Syrian government and its allies.

Recent Developments

• Syrian government forces capture key town in Idlib province (BBC News, 20 February 2023)
  • Syrian government forces have captured the town of Khan Shaykhun in Idlib province, a key strategic location that has been a stronghold of opposition forces.
• US sanctions Syrian businessman with ties to government (BBC News, 19 February 2023)
  • The US has imposed sanctions on a Syrian businessman who has ties to the Syrian government. The sanctions are part of a broader effort to pressure the government to end its human rights abuses and war crimes.
• Syria's refugee crisis: 'We're not just fleeing war, we're fleeing poverty' (BBC News, 18 February 2023)
  • The Syrian refugee crisis continues to worsen, with millions of people displaced from their homes and struggling to survive in camps and host communities.

Analysis and Opinion

• The Syrian war: A decade of devastation and despair (BBC News, 15 February 2023)
  • The Syrian war has entered its 11th year, with no end in sight. The conflict has caused unimaginable suffering and devastation, and has left the country in ruins.
• Syria's future: Can the international community find a way out of the crisis? (BBC News, 14 February 2023)
  • The international community has been unable to find a solution to the Syrian crisis, despite numerous attempts at diplomacy and mediation. The situation remains dire, with no clear path forward.