Latest syrian news
Here are the latest news updates from Syria:
Conflict and Violence
- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that at least 12 civilians were killed in airstrikes by Russian and Syrian government forces on the town of Ariha in Idlib province on Sunday.
- The Syrian government and its allies have launched a new offensive in the northwestern province of Idlib, with reports of intense airstrikes and shelling.
- The United Nations has expressed concern over the escalating violence in Idlib, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Humanitarian Crisis
- The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the conflict in Syria has pushed the country to the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe, with over 12 million people in need of assistance.
- The UN has appealed for $1.2 billion to support humanitarian efforts in Syria, with a focus on providing aid to those affected by the conflict in Idlib.
- The Syrian government has announced plans to establish a new refugee camp in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor, with the aim of relocating thousands of displaced people.
Politics and Diplomacy
- The Syrian government has announced that it will participate in the upcoming Astana peace talks, which are scheduled to take place in Kazakhstan in March.
- The United States has announced that it will not participate in the Astana talks, citing concerns over the Syrian government's human rights record.
- The European Union has called for an end to the violence in Idlib and for a political solution to the conflict in Syria.
Other News
- The Syrian government has announced plans to hold parliamentary elections in May, with the aim of strengthening its legitimacy.
- The Syrian opposition has called for a boycott of the elections, citing concerns over the government's human rights record and the lack of political freedoms.
- The Syrian government has announced plans to establish a new oil refinery in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor, with the aim of increasing the country's energy independence.
Please note that the situation in Syria is constantly evolving, and the news updates may change rapidly.