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March 2024 - Syria Special Weapons News
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- New Israeli aggression against Syrian capital injures two civilians Press TV 31 Mar 2024 -- The Israeli regime has launched another act of aggression against Syria, targeting a number of locations in the vicinity of the country's capital city of Damascus.
- Car bomb blast kills 8, wounds over 20 in northwestern Syria Press TV 31 Mar 2024 -- At least eight people have been killed and more than 20 others injured in a car bombing at a busy market in Syria's northwestern province of Aleppo.
- Death toll rises to 42 after Israeli airstrikes hit Syria's Aleppo People's Daily 30 Mar 2024 -- The death toll from Israeli airstrikes that hit Syria's northern city of Aleppo has risen to 42, a war monitor reported on Friday, updating the previous report of 36 fatalities.
- 'Categorically unacceptable': Moscow blasts Israel over deadly strikes on Syria Press TV 29 Mar 2024 -- Moscow has strongly denounced the Israeli regime over a raft of earlier airstrikes by Tel Aviv against northern Syria that left dozens of Syrian civilians and military personnel dead and injured.
- Syria condemns Israel's airstrikes on Aleppo Press TV 29 Mar 2024 -- Syria has denounced Israel's fatal strikes that hit the province of Aleppo, calling on the international community to stop the regime's violations of international law.
- Dozens killed, injured in Israeli airstrikes near northern Syria's Aleppo Press TV 29 Mar 2024 -- Dozens of people have lost their lives and sustained injuries when Israeli military aircraft carried out a string of aerial assaults on targets near the northwestern Syrian city of Aleppo, according to Syrian officials.
- 11 killed in suspected IS attack in Syrian desert region: war monitor People's Daily 26 Mar 2024 -- An attack by suspected Islamic State (IS) militants killed at least 11 people in the desert region of northern Syria on Sunday, a war monitor reported.
- Iran Confirms Death Of IRGC Quds Force Officer In Strikes On Syria RFE/RL 26 Mar 2024 -- Iran has confirmed the death of a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in Syria following air strikes blamed on Israel.
- Treasury Sanctions Financial Facilitators and Illicit Drug Traffickers Supporting the Syrian Regime US Treasury 26 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 11 individuals and entities supporting the regime of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad through the facilitation of illicit financial transfers and trafficking of illegal drugs, as well as the extraction and export of Syrian commodities. Syria has become the leading producer and exporter of Captagon, a highly addictive amphetamine-type stimulant trafficked illegally throughout the Middle East and Europe.
- ISIL growing stronger in Syria, as war enters its thirteenth year UN News 26 Mar 2024 -- When a group linked to the ISIL terror organization claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall on 22 March, one of the pretexts reportedly given for the killings was Russia's engagement in the Syrian civil war, which has turned into a proxy war involving several foreign powers.
- Telephone conversation with President of Syria Bashar al-Assad President of Russia 23 Mar 2024 -- During the telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin, the President of the Syrian Arab Republic strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, stressing that Syrian citizens share the pain and grief of the Russian people. He wished fortitude to the victims' families and friends and a speedy recovery to the injured.
- Syria repels Israeli missile attack on Damascus suburb IRNA 24 Mar 2024 -- The Syrian army's air defense has repelled missile strikes by the Israeli regime on the outskirts of the capital Damascus.
- Syria's air defense repels Israeli missile strike near Damascus Press TV 24 Mar 2024 -- Syrian air defense units have intercepted and shot down most of the missiles launched by the Israeli military near the country's capital city of Damascus, local media reported.
- Ignoring Syrian Crisis Risks Destabilizing Region, Experts Say VOA 23 Mar 2024 -- More than 13 years after Syria erupted into civil war, the United Nations says the country has become a more dangerous place for civilians, noting that the oppressive government of President Bashir al-Assad that sparked the flames of conflict remains in power and continues to escalate hostilities on multiple fronts.
- Syria: Political deadlock and violence fuels humanitarian crisis UN News 21 Mar 2024 -- After thirteen years of conflict in Syria, a continuing political stalemate threatens to prolong the suffering of millions and hinder efforts to bring about peace, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Thursday.
- At Security Council Briefing on Syria, Speakers Express Alarm Over Grave Situation in Country, Underscore Need for Sustained, Unrestricted Humanitarian Assistance UN Security Council 21 Mar 2024 -- As the conflict in Syria entered its fourteenth year, the "tragic reality" was that developments are going in the wrong direction across all fronts, the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the country warned the Security Council today, as members echoed his urgent calls on Damascus and other actors to unblock the persisting political impasse.
- To achieve sustainable peace in Syria, the Assad regime must engage in the political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 21 Mar 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
- Israel's illegal attacks on Syria must end immediately: Iran UN envoy IRNA 21 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani emphasized that there is no military solution to the Syrian crisis and said that the Islamic Republic of Iran considers the Israeli regime's military and illegal attacks in Syria provocative and strongly condemns them.
- Iran calls for immediate lifting of sanctions on Syria, withdrawal of US troops Press TV 21 Mar 2024 -- Iran has called for an immediate lifting of unilateral sanctions on Syria which is marking this month the 13th anniversary of the start of a destructive war on the country.
- Israel attacks Syrian military positions near Damascus Press TV 19 Mar 2024 -- The Israeli regime has attacked a number of military positions belonging to Syria near the Arab country's capital of Damascus.
- UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement for Commission of Inquiry on Syria UK FCDO 19 Mar 2024 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria. Delivered by UK Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
- Visiting Syrian defense minister meets top Iranian general IRNA 18 Mar 2024 -- Syria's Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Ali Mahmoud Abbas, who is heading a high-level delegation to Tehran, has met with Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri.
- Iranian, Syrian defense ministers condemn U.S. "illegal" presence in Syria People's Daily 18 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani and his Syrian counterpart Ali Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday condemned the U.S. "illegal" presence in Syria, according to the Iranian Students' News Agency.
- Iran, Syria should hold constant consultation to counter Israel: Top general Press TV 18 Mar 2024 -- Iran's highest-ranking military commander has underlined the need for constant consultation with Syria in the face of Israel's aggression in the region.
- Israeli airstrike hits Damascus suburbs: Report IRNA 17 Mar 2024 -- The Israeli regime has reportedly carried out yet another airstrike on the outskirts of Damascus, the capital of Syria.
- Israeli missile attack on southern Syria injures soldier Press TV 17 Mar 2024 -- The Israeli regime has carried out a fresh missile attack against Syria, this time targeting the Arab country's southern areas and injuring one soldier.
- Strong Syria will benefit region's security and stability: Iran's security chief Press TV 17 Mar 2024 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian says a strong Syria will benefit the region's security and stability.
- Iran ready to help Syria boost its defense, deterrent power: Defense minister Press TV 16 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has stated that Iran is prepared to utilize its full capabilities to assist Syria in enhancing its defense and deterrent power against the US and Israel.
- Russian Forces Destroy Base of Al-Tanf Militants in Syria Sputnik 16 Mar 2024 -- Russian aerospace forces wreaked havoc on a base of Al-Tanf militants sheltering in Syria's Deir Ez-Zor governorate, Vadim Kulit, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Saturday, adding that the terrorists suffered significant losses.
- Syria's Plight Seems Forgotten as Nation Enters 14th Year of Civil War VOA 16 Mar 2024 -- As Syria enters its 14th year of civil war with no political resolution in sight, United Nations aid agencies are appealing to the international community to remember the plight of millions of people who continue to suffer from violence, devastation, destitution and abuse.
- Joint Statement on the Occasion of the 13th Anniversary of the Syrian Uprising US Dept. of State 15 Mar 2024 -- The following statement was released by the Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America on the occasion of the 13-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising.
- Joint Statement by UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, and Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis, Muhannad Hadi, on the 13 years' Anniversary of the Syria Crisis UNOCHA 15 Mar 2024 -- Thirteen years of the crisis in Syria have taken an unimaginable toll on the people of the country.
- After 13 years of conflict in Syria, more children than ever in need of humanitarian assistance and a chance UNICEF 14 Mar 2024 -- After thirteen years of conflict in Syria, almost 7.5 million children in the country are in need of humanitarian assistance - more than at any other time during the conflict. Repeated cycles of violence and displacement, a devastating economic crisis and extreme deprivation, disease outbreaks and last year's devastating earthquakes have left hundreds of thousands of children exposed to long-term physical and psychosocial consequences.
- More Than A Decade on, No End in Sight for Syria's War VOA 14 Mar 2024 -- As Syria's conflict enters its 14th year, analysts say a permanent political resolution for the war-torn country remains elusive.
- Syria: Statement by the High Representative on the 13th anniversary of the beginning of the conflict European External Action Service (EEAS) 13 Mar 2024 -- Today marks thirteen years since peaceful protests began throughout Syria and were brutally repressed by the Assad regime, provoking a conflict which continues to this day.
- International Criminal Law: Rifaat AL ASSAD to stand trial before the Federal Criminal Court Federal Council - Swiss Government 12 Mar 2024 -- On 11 March 2024, the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland referred the former Vice-President of the Syrian Arab Republic and former officer of the Syrian army, Rifaat AL ASSAD, to the Federal Criminal Court for trial on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The accused is charged with ordering homicides, acts of torture, cruel treatments and illegal detentions in Syria in February 1982, in his capacity as commander of the defence brigades (Saraya al Difaa in Arabic) and commander of operations in Hama, within the context of the armed conflict and the widespread and systematic attack launched against the population of the city of Hama.
- Swiss to Try Syrian President's Uncle for War Crimes VOA 12 Mar 2024 -- Swiss prosecutors referred Rifaat Assad — the uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad — for trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity that he allegedly committed as a military commander in 1982.
- Western support for Netanyahu's crimes showed their true nature, says Syrian FM Press TV 11 Mar 2024 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has censured Western countries for staunchly supporting Israel's war on Gaza, where more than 12,000 children have been killed, stating that such an approach laid bare their hollow slogans and hypocrisy.
- US military base in Syria comes under drone attack IRNA 11 Mar 2024 -- Reports say a US military base in eastern Syria came under a drone attack on Sunday night.
- UN Commission of Inquiry: "Syria, too, desperately needs a ceasefire" OHCHR 11 Mar 2024 -- Syria is experiencing a wave of violence not seen since 2020, the UN Syria Commission of Inquiry warned in a report released today. Across multiple frontlines, parties to the conflict have attacked civilians and infrastructure in ways likely amounting to war crimes, while an unprecedented humanitarian crisis is plunging Syrians into ever deepening despair.
- Palestine a major concern for Syria: FM Mekdad Press TV 10 Mar 2024 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad says that the conflict in Palestine has turned into a major concern for Damascus as he insists that Syria will continue to support Palestine's right to an independent state with holy al-Quds as its capital.
- UN chief urges 'genuine, credible' political solution in Syria, as conflict approaches thirteenth anniversary UN News 09 Mar 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General on Saturday highlighted the urgent need for a negotiated political solution in Syria, emphasizing the protection of civilians and the dire humanitarian situation.
- Russian Military Destroys 2 Militant Bases, 20 Terrorists in Syria's Idlib Province Sputnik 07 Mar 2024 -- On March 5, Russian aerospace forces destroyed two bases of militants involved in the shelling of Syrian military positions in the Syrian province of Idlib, Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Thursday.
- Protests Grow Against Powerful Jihadist Group in Syria Enclave VOA 07 Mar 2024 -- Protests have continued in a northwestern Syrian enclave, a sign seen by analysts as a rare sign of defiance of a powerful jihadist group.
- Five UK special forces arrested, investigated over Syria war crime probe Press TV 06 Mar 2024 -- Five members of the British army's Special Air Service (SAS) have been arrested by British military police on suspicion of committing war crimes during operations in Syria.
- We are failing Syrian refugees and the communities hosting them, warns the latest United Nations-led Regional Response Plan UNHCR 06 Mar 2024 -- As the Syria crisis enters its 14th year, the region faces an alarming situation where the needs of Syrian refugees and their host communities are growing while the funding to support them continues to decline. This is happening at a very delicate and volatile moment in the region.
- Syria's Full Cooperation Essential to Closing Chemical Weapons File, Senior Official Tells Security Council UN Security Council 04 Mar 2024 -- Syria's full cooperation with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is essential to closing all outstanding issues related to its declarations, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today, as delegates urged accountability for all perpetrators amid a new finding involving a non-State actor.
- Envoy: Iran supports constructive dialogue between Syria, OPCW IRNA 04 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran supports the continuation of constructive dialogue between Syria and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to address the remaining issues and bring the case to a final and definitive solution.
- Any use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere at any time is unacceptable: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 04 Mar 2024 -- Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
- Syrian, Russian jets pound terrorist hideouts IRNA 03 Mar 2024 -- Syrian and Russian fighter jets in a joint operation have pounded the positions of terrorist groups in the northwestern provinces of Idlib and Latakia.
- IRGC advisor, 2 Hezbollah members assassinated in Israeli aggression on Syria Press TV 01 Mar 2024 -- A member of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy serving as a military advisor has been killed in an Israeli strike on Syria.
- Iranian Media Says IRGC Commander Killed In Suspected Israeli Strike On Syria RFE/RL 01 Mar 2024 -- An Iranian commander was among three people killed in a suspected Israeli air strike on Syria, Iranian state media reported on March 1.
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