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RAQQA, North and East Syria — In a coordinated air insertion operation, the US-led International Coalition and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) apprehended a senior Islamic State (ISIS) operative in the town of Al-Karama, east of Raqqa. The arrest follows an extensive surveillance campaign targeting the individual, who is believed…

AMUDA, North and East Syria – The Democratic Autonomous Administration of the Region of North and East Syria has announced several measures to soften the heavy burden of energy costs for households in the Gozarto (Jazeera) Canton.   The Autonomous Administration announced measures regarding (1) support for home generators as…

DARAMSUQ — According to a senior official in the Syrian Ministry of Education, the 14-year conflict in the country damaged or destroyed over 8,000 schools. Mohammad Saeed Qaddour, a senior education official, stated that around 7,400 schools remain closed due to structural damage or complete collapse. To date, only 102…

DARAMSUQ — A delegation representing the Syriac (Aramean–Aramean–Chaldean) community met with Abbas Hussein, Syrian government Director of Political Affairs for Hasakah in Daramsuq (Damascus). The delegation was led by Silva al-Asia and included representatives from Churches and political parties representing the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) community. During discussions, Hussein addressed the delegation’s…

BEIRUT — President of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) Ibrahim Mrad described the recent visit of US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack to Lebanon as arriving at a pivotal and delicate moment amid the country’s deepening political and economic crisis. In a public statement…

NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — The Public Relations Office of the Syriac Military Council (Mawtbo Fulhoyo Suryoyo, MFS) has intensified its outreach efforts among the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) community, reaffirming its dedication to fostering strong communication ties with all societal groups.  During recent meetings, MFS representatives actively listened to residents’ concerns,…

BEIRUT — During his visit to Beirut, US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack met with Lebanon’s top officials President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to discuss the current situation in the region and national reform in Labanon. The discussions…

BETH ZALIN, North and East Syria — The Family Center of the Syriac Cross Organization for Relief and Development hosted Little Hands, a two-day recreational event for children in Beth Zalin (Qamishli), North and East Syria.  Sixteen boys and girls, joined by their parents, showcased small projects that included homemade…

NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — The Syriac Progressive Youth Union (SPYU) has called for a boycott of the Civil Waves (PEL) organization following the launch of a project documenting historical and cultural sites in North and East Syria, which failed to include the Syriac language.  In a statement, the SPYU…

PADERBORN, Germany — The Presidential Committee of the Bethnahrin National Council (Mawtbo Umthoyo D’Bethnahrin, MUB) issued an official letter of gratitude to the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people and institutions and organizations who showed their support and solidarity during the MUB’s Silver Jubilee celebration marking 25 years since its founding and the…