Kurds Charge Syrian Army with War Crimes in Aleppo
Kurdish Government Accuses Syrian Army of War Crimes in Aleppo The semi-autonomous Kurdish government in northeastern Syria has accused the Syrian army and aligned militias of committing “war crimes” against the Kurdish population in Aleppo. Since December, Aleppo has witnessed sporadic battles fueled by rising tensions between Kurdish forces and those loyal to interim President […]
Syria charged with human rights abuses in Kurdish areas of Aleppo
President Trump Hosts Syrian President at the White House Amidst ongoing allegations of human rights abuses by the Syrian military in Aleppo, particularly during the takeover of Kurdish areas, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has urged the Syrian government to hold those responsible accountable. Reports suggest that military personnel affiliated with jihadist […]
Syrian Army Asks for Evacuations as Conflict Escalates in Kurdish Aleppo
Kurdish Areas in Aleppo Face Evacuations Ahead of Airstrikes The Syrian army has urged residents in Kurdish regions of Aleppo to evacuate in anticipation of airstrikes. In the meantime, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have declared a victory in the ongoing conflict over the city. Since mid-December, Aleppo has experienced heightened tensions, particularly between […]
Christians in Aleppo Could Face ‘Beginning of the End’ Under Jihadi Rule
Syria's ancient Christian community faces an existential crisis, especially in Aleppo, and the rise of Islamist terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) could be the “beginning of the end,” says International Christian・The Chairman of Concern (ICC) stated. ), Jeff King told Breitbart News on Wednesday. Dr. King's organization works around the world to assist Christians […]
Islamist Rebels Hijack Food Aid for 20,000 Christians during Aleppo Takeover
After taking Aleppo, Islamic rebels stole humanitarian aid, including water and medicine to feed 20,000 Christians. For the past two years worldwide christian salvationis an American nonprofit organization that works to provide aid to persecuted Christians around the world and maintains a support network on the ground in Syria. Most recently, the group delivered food […]
What Does Islamist Rebel Forces Conquering Aleppo, Homs, and Damascus Mean for Syria’s Remaining Christians
Christians in Syria are facing fears for their rights and freedoms after Islamic rebels conquered Aleppo, Homs and Damascus. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), listed as a terrorist organization by the US and UK, took control of Aleppo last week, followed by Homs and Damascus late Saturday night. Following the hostile takeover, Bashar al-Assad resigned as […]
‘We’ve seen this before’: residents of rebel-held Aleppo fear regime onslaught | Syria
The sign of the Syrian president that once overlooked Aleppo's central square has been burnt almost beyond recognition, but the influence of Bashar al-Assad's regime is still felt in the rebel-held city, and residents live in fear of being bombarded by the regime. “The biggest fear now shared by all residents of Aleppo is airstrikes,” […]
Syrian Christians Fear Persecution as Islamist Rebels Capture Aleppo
Islamic rebels have launched a major offensive against President Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime and captured Aleppo, Syria's second largest city. “This is unprecedented for the rebels. The rebels have never controlled all of Aleppo, and in 2016 they controlled the eastern part of the city for a while before being expelled from all of Aleppo,” […]
Iran-backed Iraqi militias join fight in Syria after militants seize Aleppo | Syria
Iranian-backed Iraqi militias crossed into eastern Syria overnight to shore up embattled forces loyal to Damascus, taking control of much of the country's northwest as Islamic extremists take control of Aleppo. Fighting a sweeping rebellion. A Syrian army officer told Reuters that Iraqi militia forces across the border were “new reinforcements being sent to support […]
Syrian militants reach central Aleppo as government forces appear to retreat | Syria
Once exiled to the mountains of rural Syria, Islamic rebels now roam the streets of central Aleppo, posing for photos beneath the ancient citadel and vandalizing symbols of President Bashar al-Assad's rule. I'm doing it. The surprise attack, in which rebels seized territory across northwestern Syria, appears to have dramatically shifted the balance of power […]