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May 17, 2024 · Updated 11:40 AM PDT, May 17, 2024. IDLIB, Syria (AP) — Members of a powerful insurgent group in Syria ‘s rebel-held northwest fired into the air and beat protesters with clubs Friday, injuring some of them as protests intensified to demand the release of detainees and an end to the group’s rule. Protests took place Friday in several ...
5 days ago · Geography - note. strategic location controlling the Turkish Straits (Bosporus, Sea of Marmara, Dardanelles) that link the Black and Aegean Seas; the 3% of Turkish territory north of the Straits lies in Europe and goes by the names of European Turkey, Eastern Thrace, or Turkish Thrace; the 97% of the country in Asia is referred to as Anatolia; Istanbul, which straddles the Bosporus, is the only metropolis in the world located on two continents; Mount Ararat, the legendary landing place of ...
1 day ago · Syria – Syrian Arab Republic UN member state None The Syrian National Coalition, which is recognised as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people by 20 UN members, has established an interim government to rule rebel controlled territory during the Syrian civil war. Syria has one self-declared autonomous region: Rojava.
4 days ago · Syria is a country with a resilient and vibrant population, who continue to persevere despite the challenges they face. The Syrian people embody strength, resilience, and a deep-rooted love for their country. These 50 facts about Syria provide a glimpse into the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of this fascinating country.
May 26, 2024 · A United Nations convoy visits rebel-held northwestern Syria ahead of the annual fundraising conference organized by the European Union for the war-torn country, as they cross Bab al-Hawa border crossing with Turkey, in Syria’s Idlib province, Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
2 days ago · Syria's area, approximately 185,000 square kilometers (71,500 square miles), comprises several distinct climatic conditions. The western coastal plain is a narrow, fertile stretch of land that is the most humid area of the country, with milder winters and summers than the rest of the country.
May 18, 2024 · Stay on top of Syria's War latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
