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# syria - Monday 15 March, 2021

Opinion: Syria, ten years on, and Covid-19 has pushed refugees to the limits

Mar 15th 2021, 7:00 PM 7,766 Views 4 Comments

UNICEF’s Ettie Higgins and Claire McKeever share the stories of many refugees displaced by the war in Syria, ten years on.

# A Decade Later

Syria marks ten years since outbreak of civil war

Mar 15th 2021, 12:19 PM 5,576 Views 7 Comments

A popular uprising turned into a civil war with world powers backing different sides.

# syria - Sunday 14 March, 2021

# Human Rights

Opinion: Ten years of conflict in Syria and humanitarian aid is still a challenge to deliver

Mar 14th 2021, 7:30 AM 8,509 Views 14 Comments

Meath man Derek O’Rourke is GOAL’s Middle East Security Advisor. He outlines the challenges faced by NGOs as they navigate Syrian regions devastated by war.

# syria - Thursday 8 October, 2020

# Damascus

125 troops return to Ireland after six months in Syria

Oct 8th 2020, 9:30 PM 29,999 Views 38 Comments

They arrived in from Damascus at 11.35pm last night.

# syria - Monday 31 August, 2020

# Norma Costello

Opinion: 'Stripping Isis fighter of Irish citizenship over sham marriage presents us with uncomfortable questions'

Aug 31st 2020, 6:30 AM 35,223 Views 43 Comments

There is a sad irony in how wealthy western states have farmed out a security and immigration problem to the Kurds, writes Norma Costello.

# syria - Wednesday 5 August, 2020

# Lebanon

Explainer: How Beirut explosions came at 'worst time possible' for a country in a 'dire situation'

Aug 5th 2020, 5:00 PM 18,241 Views 5 Comments

Prior to the devastating blasts, Lebanon was already dealing with its worst economic recession in decades.

# syria - Thursday 23 July, 2020

# Evening Sitdown

Your evening longread: The life of a Syrian photographer

Jul 23rd 2020, 8:00 PM 7,983 Views 3 Comments

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

# The War In Syria

Israeli airstrike in Syria kills five Iran-backed paramilitary fighters

Jul 21st 2020, 9:34 AM 11,683 Views 38 Comments

A UK-based war monitor said that 11 other combatants were wounded.

# syria - Thursday 16 July, 2020

# Shamima Begum

Woman who went to Syria to join IS should be allowed return to UK to fight citizenship case, court rules

Jul 16th 2020, 1:11 PM 14,964 Views 22 Comments

Former home secretary Sajid Javid had revoked her British citizenship on national security grounds.

# syria - Sunday 12 July, 2020

# UN Security Council

After US gives in to Russia on red-line issue, UN Security Council restarts aid for displaced Syrians

Jul 12th 2020, 8:01 AM 14,952 Views 7 Comments

After a proposal submitted by Germany and Belgium, the cross-border aid plan was approved.

# syria - Wednesday 1 July, 2020

# Tablets

Italy seizes Islamic State-made drugs worth €1 billion

Jul 1st 2020, 11:26 AM 40,700 Views 25 Comments

Around 84 million Captagon tablets were seized at the port of Salerno.

# syria - Saturday 20 June, 2020

# World Refugee Day 2020

Hyperinflation, uncertainty and awakening from lockdown: Life in the Syrian-Kurdish resistance city of Kobani

Jun 20th 2020, 12:30 PM 10,342 Views 1 Comment

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

# Coronavirus

World is facing 'multiple famines of biblical proportions' in coming months, UN warns

Apr 22nd 2020, 8:54 AM 64,388 Views 51 Comments

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

# Lebanon

'I feel as though I am dead but in a living body': The mental health toll of life as a refugee

Apr 12th 2020, 9:00 PM 23,386 Views 15 Comments

Syrian refugees in Lebanon have shared their experiences with TheJournal.ie.

# syria - Saturday 11 April, 2020

# Lebanon

'My nephew was hit by a rocket, we couldn't find any trace of him': Syrians explain why they fled their homes

Apr 11th 2020, 9:00 PM 23,474 Views 11 Comments

NGOs in Lebanon are trying to build bridges between Syrian refugees and local people, using techniques from Northern Ireland.

# syria - Sunday 5 April, 2020

# Defence Forces

Irish troops return home after six month deployment in Syria

Apr 5th 2020, 1:27 PM 33,685 Views 26 Comments

The troops will be self-isolating for 14 days in line with HSE guidelines.

# syria - Tuesday 3 March, 2020

# Syria Civil War

Thousands of migrants are searching for ways to cross the Greece-Turkey border

Mar 3rd 2020, 1:00 PM 12,714 Views 76 Comments

Greek authorities said they thwarted an attempt by about 1,000 people overnight to cross the border.

# syria - Sunday 1 March, 2020

# Idlib

At least 13,000 migrants and refugees gather at Greek border as fighting escalates in Syria

Mar 1st 2020, 12:00 PM 12,769 Views 30 Comments

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan opened his country’s borders with Europe.

# syria - Friday 28 February, 2020

# Idlib

UN warns 'major international confrontation' possible after 33 Turkish troops killed in Syria

Feb 28th 2020, 9:32 PM 18,966 Views 24 Comments

The soldiers were killed in the province of Idlib by a Syrian air strike last night.

# syria - Thursday 30 January, 2020

# Syria

'I might never see my parents again': Asylum seekers share their experiences of isolation and PTSD

Jan 30th 2020, 6:00 AM 16,069 Views 40 Comments

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

# Sarmeen

Four children among those killed after missiles hit Syrian school

Jan 1st 2020, 3:31 PM 10,788 Views 16 Comments

Missiles fired by Syrian regime forces killed eight civilians today, a war monitor has said.

# syria - Monday 30 December, 2019

# Tensions

Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly air strikes kill at least 25 fighters

Updated Dec 30th 2019, 7:40 PM 20,533 Views 19 Comments

The attack saw US planes hit several bases belonging to the Hezbollah Brigades.

# Refugees

Justice Minister welcomes 50 Syrians at Mosney following arrival at Dublin Airport

Dec 30th 2019, 3:51 PM 26,295 Views 162 Comments

The families have been resettled in Ireland under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme.

# syria - Monday 2 December, 2019

# Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith's period of detention has been extended by 24 hours

Dec 2nd 2019, 8:48 AM 47,160 Views 137 Comments

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

# Out The Gap

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# Out The Gap

World-Cup winning boss Lippi resigns from China job once again after loss to Syria

Nov 14th 2019, 6:15 PM 4,233 Views 0 Comments

Veteran coach Marcello Lippi’s second stint in charge of China lasted just six months.

# syria - Tuesday 12 November, 2019

# Gaza

Israel kills top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza attack

Nov 12th 2019, 4:08 PM 8,305 Views 34 Comments

Israel was attacked with rockets following the strike on the Palestinian militants.

# syria - Monday 11 November, 2019

# James Le Mesurier

British backer of Syrian White Helmets found dead in Turkey

Nov 11th 2019, 1:14 PM 19,826 Views 41 Comments

The precise details of James Le Mesurier’s death could not be confirmed.

# syria - Wednesday 30 October, 2019

# Migrant Crisis

Twelve men found alive and 'in good health' in refrigerated truck in Belgium

Oct 30th 2019, 4:33 PM 25,179 Views 0 Comments

The driver called police when he suspected that there were people in his container.

# syria - Sunday 27 October, 2019

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Oct 27th 2019, 7:55 PM 12,681 Views 0 Comments

The death of Isis leader al-Baghdadi, tense relations between the DUP and Irish government, and the Dublin City Marathon had everyone talking today.

# Islamic State

Trump confirms ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US military raid

Updated Oct 27th 2019, 1:32 PM 42,138 Views 135 Comments

Baghdadi ignited an explosive vest after being chased into a tunnel by US forces.

# syria - Wednesday 23 October, 2019

# White House

US to lift sanctions on Turkey after successful ceasefire

Oct 23rd 2019, 5:15 PM 7,563 Views 28 Comments

Donald Trump made the comment in an address at the White House today.

# Foreign Powers

Russia and Turkey agree 'historic' deal to undertake joint patrols in Syria

Oct 23rd 2019, 7:30 AM 11,838 Views 27 Comments

Under the deal, Kurdish forces are to be allowed withdraw from the border area.

# syria - Saturday 19 October, 2019

# Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey vows to 'crush the heads' of Kurdish forces if they don't pull out of proposed safe zone

Oct 19th 2019, 5:33 PM 9,168 Views 20 Comments

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

# Cease Fire

Trump says Turkey and Kurds needed to fight 'like two kids'

Oct 18th 2019, 7:15 AM 17,662 Views 47 Comments

More than 500 people have been killed including dozens of civilians, mostly on the Kurdish side.

# syria - Thursday 17 October, 2019

# Ceasefire

Turkey has agreed to a ceasefire in Syria, Pence says

Oct 17th 2019, 7:49 PM 6,134 Views 31 Comments

Pence spoke after he and other US officials met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

# Syria

'Don't be a fool': No sign of progress as US demands Turkish ceasefire

Oct 17th 2019, 7:25 AM 8,915 Views 24 Comments

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

# Support

From The42

# Support

Turkey defends footballers over controversial goal celebration

Oct 15th 2019, 5:44 PM 11,813 Views 12 Comments

Players were seen as supporting the country’s current military operation in Syria.

# Syria

Donald Trump slaps US sanctions on Turkey and tweets about Napoleon protecting the Kurds

Oct 15th 2019, 7:07 AM 29,234 Views 23 Comments

The US will freeze assets on Turkish ministers and place tariffs on steel.

# syria - Monday 14 October, 2019

# Syria

EU agrees to suspend exporting arms to Turkey amid 'unacceptable' offensive against Kurds

Oct 14th 2019, 10:17 PM 9,998 Views 44 Comments

Tánaiste Simon Coveney said the unanimous move is in response to Turkey’s “unacceptable unilateral military action in northeast Syria”.

# Deployed

Syrian troops to help Kurds in wake of Turkish invasion

Oct 14th 2019, 7:02 AM 11,837 Views 26 Comments

It follows US President Donald Trump’s withdrawal of his troops from the conflict zone.

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