Syria

Syrian forces take control of prison holding IS detainees after Kurdish fighters evacuate

By Ghaith Alsayed, Associated Press

Syria’s Interior Ministry said in a statement that the government’s prisons authority is now in charge of al-Aqtan prison, north of the northern city of Raqqa, and that the files of the detainees are being reviewed.

U.S. military transfers first 150 Islamic State group detainees from Syria to Iraq

By Ghaith Alsayed, Associated Press

The U.S. military said Wednesday it began transferring detainees from the Islamic State group who were held in northeastern Syria to Iraq to ensure they remain in secure facilities.

Syrian military, Kurdish-led forces announce a new truce after previous a ceasefire broke down

By Ghaith Alsayed, Abby Sewell, Associated Press

The al-Hol camp mainly houses women and children related to IS members.

Syrian government agrees to ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces

By Ghaith Alsayed, Omar Albam, Associated Press

The move dismantles the Kurdish-led forces that controlled northeast Syria for over a decade.

U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes against Islamic State group in Syria

By Associated Press

The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria following last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country.

Civilians flee Aleppo as clashes between Syrian government and Kurdish forces escalate

By Omar Albam, Associated Press

The Directorate of Social Affairs and Labor in Aleppo reported over 46,000 people displaced. Clashes and shelling left several dead and dozens wounded.

Mourners gather in Syrian city of Homs for victims of deadly mosque bombing

By Omar Sanadiki, Associated Press

Hundreds of mourners gathered Saturday in the rain and cold outside of a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs for the funeral of eight people killed in a bombing, as an imam warned that the attack could spark more…

Mosque bombing in Syria leaves at least 8 dead and 18 wounded

By Associated Press

Authorities have launched an investigation but haven't yet identified the attackers.

Jordan says its air force joined U.S. strikes against Islamic State group in Syria

By Associated Press

Jordan confirmed Saturday that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group targets in Syria in retaliation for the killing of three U.S. citizens earlier this month.

Hegseth announces operation to 'eliminate ISIS fighters' in Syria after Americans killed

By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the start of an operation to “eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites” in Syria following the deaths of three U.S. citizens.