Syria news today breaking
Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from Syria:
Latest Developments:
- The Syrian government has announced that it has regained control of the strategic city of Khan Sheikhoun in the northwestern province of Idlib, after a series of battles with rebel forces. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United States has imposed new sanctions on several senior Syrian officials, including the country's defense minister and the head of its military intelligence agency, in response to the government's alleged use of chemical weapons. (Source: Reuters)
- The Syrian army has launched a new offensive against rebel-held areas in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor, in an effort to capture key oil fields and infrastructure. (Source: BBC)
Recent Attacks:
- A suicide bombing in the city of Aleppo killed at least 10 people and wounded many more, according to reports. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State group. (Source: CNN)
- A rocket attack on the city of Homs killed at least 5 people and wounded many more, according to reports. The attack was claimed by the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Humanitarian Crisis:
- The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian situation in Syria is at a "crisis point", with millions of people in need of aid and protection. (Source: UN News)
- The Syrian government has been accused of blocking aid deliveries to rebel-held areas, leading to widespread shortages of food, medicine, and other essential supplies. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
International Response:
- The United States has announced that it will provide an additional $250 million in humanitarian aid to Syria, bringing the total amount of aid provided by the US to over $13 billion. (Source: State Department)
- The European Union has announced that it will provide an additional €100 million in humanitarian aid to Syria, bringing the total amount of aid provided by the EU to over €1.5 billion. (Source: EU News)
Other News:
- The Syrian government has announced that it will hold presidential elections in May, with President Bashar al-Assad expected to run for re-election. (Source: SANA)
- The rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has announced that it will not participate in the elections, calling them a "farce". (Source: Al Jazeera)
Please note that the situation in Syria is constantly evolving and the information provided above may not be up to date.