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Here are the latest news updates from Syria:
Breaking News
- 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 military operations against 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 forces in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor, in an effort to capture the last remaining territory held by the opposition. (Source: BBC)
Recent Developments
- The Syrian government has announced that it has begun a new phase of military operations in the northwestern province of Idlib, aimed at capturing the last remaining rebel-held territory in the region. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United States has warned that it will take "firm and appropriate action" if the Syrian government uses chemical weapons again, after reports of a suspected chemical attack in the rebel-held town of Saraqeb. (Source: CNN)
- The Syrian army has captured several key towns and villages in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor, as part of its ongoing offensive against rebel forces. (Source: BBC)
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, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
- The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Syria has reached a record high, with over 6.5 million people forced to flee their homes due to the conflict. (Source: UNHCR)
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 US aid to the country to over $13 billion. (Source: State Department)
- The European Union has agreed to provide an additional €100 million in humanitarian aid to Syria, bringing the total amount of EU aid to over €1.5 billion. (Source: EU Commission)
- The United Nations has called for an international conference to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria, with the aim of raising funds and promoting a political solution to the conflict. (Source: UN News)