In Syria, a shaky truce is holding between the government and Kurdish-led forces. The U. S. is pushing for this peace to last. They want both sides to trust each other more. This comes after the Syrian government took control of big parts of the northeast. They want to show they are in charge. The
In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. military has relocated 150 Islamic State fighters from Syria to Iraq. This action follows the sudden breakdown of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeast Syria. The SDF had been in charge of securing several prisons and detention camps, b
Syria's government has taken control of large areas in the north and east of the country. These areas were once held by Kurdish forces. This change happened quickly. It brings almost all of Syria back under the control of the central government in Damascus. The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led
In Syria, a big problem is getting bigger. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) recently lost control of some areas. This has put the safety of prisons and camps holding over 10, 000 Islamic State (IS) members and their families at risk. These places are packed with fighters, women, and ki
Syria's political landscape has shifted dramatically since Bashar al-Assad's departure. The new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been making waves, both good and bad. On one hand, he's been trying to win over the West, especially the United States, to bring in much-needed foreign investment. On the othe
Turkey is currently looking into reports of its flag being burned during protests near the Syrian border. These protests happened at the same time as fighting between Syrian government troops and Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria. The Syrian army has been making progress in this area, which was
In a dramatic turn of events, Syria's army has taken charge of significant parts of the north, pushing Kurdish forces out of areas they had controlled for over a decade. This move has raised eyebrows and sparked tension, as the Kurds feel betrayed by what they see as a breach of trust. The Syrian g
In Syria's northeast, a power struggle is unfolding. Government troops are making significant strides, taking over key areas like Raqqa and Hasakah. These regions are the last strongholds of the U. S. -backed Kurdish-led administration. The Syrian government has recently gained control of the main o
In a recent military operation, the U. S. targeted and eliminated a key figure linked to a deadly attack in Syria. Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, was killed in a strike on January 16th. This individual was connected to the ISIS gunman responsible for the deaths of two U. S. soldiers an
In a move that's got everyone talking, Syria's army is making its way into areas east of Aleppo. This comes after Kurdish forces, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), started pulling back. The SDF's decision to withdraw follows some serious chats with US officials and a promise from Syrian P
