Aleppo

12 civilians killed in insurgent attack at govt-held Aleppo region in Syria

It is reported that the attacks struck a wedding celebration. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that out of the 15 civilian casualties, four were children and 15 injured people were taken to the hospital.

Jun 17, 2019

Who Is Bombing Syria? Syria Reports Rocket Attacks On Military Bases

Syrian military positions in the province of Hama and Aleppo were hit by a series of strikes launched by a still unidentified rocket attack on April 29.

Apr 30, 2018

Two tigers rescued from Syria take a two month trip to safety

Two tigers have been rescued from a zoo in a abandoned amusement park in Syria.Their journey to safety took them two months. They travelled through Turkey and Jordan before reaching their destination in the Netherlands.

Oct 26, 2017

Two tigers rescued from Syria take a two month trip to safety

Two tigers have been rescued from a zoo in a abandoned amusement park in Syria.Their journey to safety took them two months. They travelled through Turkey and Jordan before reaching their destination in the Netherlands.

Oct 26, 2017

Craftsmen to help UNESCO rebuild old Aleppo

The United Nations cultural body UNESCO have said that the Old City of Aleppo could be rebuilt, despite the damage from years of Civil War. Aleppos Old City is one of the oldest in the Middle East, and its hoped with the creation of a school for craftsmen that the area can be revived.

Aug 4, 2017

Children in war-torn Aleppo compete in local Olympics

Children in a rebel-held Aleppo province town have been getting a taste of normal life in recent days thanks to an athletics competition organised in the town.

May 5, 2017

Children in war-torn Aleppo compete in local Olympics

Children in a rebel-held Aleppo province town have been getting a taste of normal life in recent days thanks to an athletics competition organised in the town.

May 5, 2017

'Narendra Modi, Barack Obama, Erdogan working against interests of Muslims', claims Isis video

The video, titled 'The Cross Shield', shows footage of two Turkish soldiers being dragged out of a cage and burnt alive by the Isis terrorists in Syria.

Jan 3, 2017

Syrian Civil War: Russian embassy in Damascus hit with mortar fire

The Russian foreign ministry said that the shelling was a "provocation" to derail the ongoing peace settlement process in Syria.

Dec 29, 2016

From Brexit to Trump: The biggest news stories of 2016

From Brexit to Trump: The biggest news stories of 2016

Dec 25, 2016

Syrian Civil War: Assad government regains full control of Aleppo

At least 34,000 people were evacuated from the city in the past week, the UN said.

Dec 23, 2016

Explosion reported in western Aleppo during Christmas celebrations

An explosion, the cause of which was unclear, was heard near a Christmas celebration in western Aleppo on 20 December. The footage shows the celebrations before the reported explosion. Evacuations from rebel-held areas of Aleppo are continuing as pro-government forces prepare to regain control of the city.

Dec 21, 2016

Russian ambassador killing: Vladimir Putin vows 'robust response' after ambassador shot dead in Ankara

Putin said that the attack was a "provocation" aimed at foiling Moscow's attempt to find solutions for the Syrian crisis.

Dec 20, 2016

Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov killed by assassin

A journalist said the gunman shouted You killed civilians in Syria, you will not get away with this,’ before gunning down Andrey Karlov.

Dec 20, 2016

Missing 7-year-old Syria war symbol evacuated from Aleppo

Bana al-Abed has been tweeting about her struggle to survive the Syrian conflict in eastern Aleppo.

Dec 19, 2016

Evacuations of Aleppo continues after buses burned

Nearly 500 people were evacuated from eastern Aleppo late at night on Sunday (18 December), after three days of delays stopped the process. The evacuations grounded to a halt on Friday (16 December) after pro-government forces demanded that people also be moved out of two Shi’ite villages besieged by insurgents. Then on 18 December, armed men burned five buses that were supposed to be used for evacuation.

Dec 19, 2016

UN Security Council to vote today on Aleppo evacuation monitors

The council will meet to decide on the draft resolution despite resistance expected from Russia.

Dec 18, 2016

Syria Civil War: Obama says Syrians' blood on hands of Assad, Russia and Iran as evacuation suspended amid chaos

Obama also warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad saying that he will not be able to "slaughter his way to legitimacy."

Dec 17, 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for nationwide ceasefire in Syria

Vladimir Putin has said Russia are in very active talks with rebel forces in Syria, about calling a nationwide ceasefire. The Russian presidents comments come after thousands of people have been evacuated from Aleppo during a ceasefire in the city.

Dec 16, 2016

As the world wakes up to Aleppo tragedy, here are four ongoing wars it seems to have forgotten

Aleppo isn't the only war going on, there are many more going on across the world with as many casualties.

Dec 16, 2016