Coastal Alawite areas in Syria, particularly Latakia, experienced heightened tensions in August 2015 after the killing of an Alawite officer by a relative of President Assad. Protests erupted demanding justice and protection, leading to increased security presence and government action.
Thousands across Syria marked the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's regime overthrow on December 8, 2024, with rallies emphasizing national unity and territorial integrity. The commemorations follow a swift military operation by opposition forces that ended 53 years of Assad family rule, ushering in an interim government.
Syria's coastal Alawite areas are experiencing heightened tensions as thousands protest recent violence and demand protection. Pro-government gunmen have made incursions into Alawite districts, firing weapons and issuing threats. The unrest follows sectarian incidents in Homs and mass killings in March, prompting calls for federalism and the release of detainees. President Ahmed al-Sharaa acknowledged 'legitimate demands' while emphasizing national unity.
Syria faces a severe humanitarian crisis with 16.5 million people requiring aid and 7.4 million internally displaced. Critical sectors like water, health, and education are severely impacted by damaged infrastructure, economic collapse, and significant funding gaps, exacerbating the suffering of millions.
Israeli forces reportedly carried out multiple incursions into villages in Syria's Quneitra and Daraa countrysides on Monday, November 3, 2025. Operations included searching and surrounding houses, and setting up checkpoints, as part of an ongoing pattern of military activity in southern Syria.
Five individuals, including two fighters from the Transitional Government and three civilians, were killed in Aleppo on Monday, September 29, 2025. The deaths occurred in separate incidents involving armed clashes and brawls in the al-Maysar and Qadi Askar neighborhoods, highlighting escalating insecurity in the Syrian city.
Ukraine and Syria have formally restored diplomatic relations after a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly. The move follows the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December 2024 and marks a new chapter for both nations.
As the new academic year commences, Syrian students confront severe economic hardship and extensive damage to educational infrastructure. Millions remain out of school, while those attending face overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and a lack of basic supplies, exacerbated by a profound funding gap.
