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Turkish attacks impede operation of health services in North and East Syria
NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — Late last year, Turkish strikes targeted critical civilian infrastructure facilities across North and East Syria, exacerbating the suffering of the region’s inhabitants amidst the prolonged conflict in the country. The attacks inflicted severe damage to healthcare infrastructure, including the destruction of the only medical oxygen…
Read More »Syriac Cross distributes agricultural support for summer vegetable cultivation in North and East Syria
NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — Farmers participating in Syriac Cross Organization for Relief and Development’s summer vegetable cultivation project in North and East Syria recently received their second batch of support. This assistance, consisting of drip irrigation pipes and fertilizers, aims to enhance agricultural productivity in the region. Earlier this…
Read More »New priest ordained for Mor Ephrem Syriac Orthodox Church in Zalin, North and East Syria
ZALIN, Syria — Under the patronage of Syriac Orthodox Archbishop of Gozarto (Jazira) and Euphrates Mor Maurice Amsih, the evangelical deacon Afram Shakro was ordained as a priest for Mor Ephrem Syriac Orthodox Church in Zalin, North and East Syria on Friday. The ordination began with a Divine Liturgy presided…
Read More »People of North and East Syria celebrates Newroz with colorful festivities and bonfires
NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — Residents of North and East Syria adorned in vibrant traditional attire flocked to Newroz celebrations across the region, ushering in the spring festival with joyous festivities, although some events were delayed due to rainfall. On 21 March, communities in North and East Syria continued their…
Read More »US and France advocate inclusion of Administration of North and East Syria in Syrian political process
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States and France emphasized the importance of the including the Democratic Autonomous Administration of the Region of North and East Syria (DAARNES) and the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) in the political process for Syria’s future. This stance was reiterated during a collaborative initiative launched by…
Read More »Syriac Union Party welcomes delegation from Suria al-Watan Party
ZALIN, North and East Syria — The Syriac Union Party (SUP) in Syria hosted a delegation from the Suria al-Watan Party (Syrian Homeland Party) at the SUP headquarters in Zalin (Qamishli), North and East Syria. Led by Secretary General Thabet al-Jawhar, the visiting delegation included members of the Syrian Homeland…
Read More »Syrian Democratic Council delegation holds symposium in Netherlands
HENGELO, The Netherlands — Continuing their outreach efforts, the delegation of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC), led by Co-Chair Mahmoud al-Meslat, is conducting visits across Europe, hosting symposiums to introduce the work of the SDC. Recently, the SDC organized a symposium at the Beth Nahrin Cultural Center in Hengelo, The…
Read More »Syria: Thirteen years of strife, conflict, and suffering
DARAMSUQ — As the Syrian Revolution enters its 14th year, what began as a grassroots movement demanding reform, and eventually the departure of the regime of Basha al-Assad, has settled into civil war in stalemate. Over the past decade-plus, Syria has undergone significant transformation, with regions falling under the control…
Read More »Tayy Arab Tribe Council established in Gozarto (Jazira) Canton, North and East Syria
GOZARTO CANTON, North and East Syria — The 11 Arab clans of the Tayy tribe announced the formation of a general council for the Tayy tribe in the Gozarto (Jazira) Canton, North and East Syria. Danho Elias is also involved in the Council on behalf of the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) ethnic…
Read More »Syria least safe country in Middle East, 5th least safe globally
DARAMSUQ — In the latest Global Terrorism Index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, Syria is the least safe country in the Middle East and 5th least safe country globally. According to the report, deaths resulting from terrorism worldwide rose by 22% last year, reaching their highest level…
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