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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Latakia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 46stories have been published about Latakia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Latakia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 46stories have been published about Latakia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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War Crimes · Latakia

The Debate over Releasing Assad-Era Officers: Soufan Says Jurisprudence Allows the State to Exercise Discretion - The Syrian Observer

Coverage: 2 sources

In a press conference held Tuesday at the Ministry of Information in Damascus, Hassan Soufan, member of the High Committee for Civil Peace, and Interior Ministry spokesperson Nour Al-Din Al-Baba addressed the controversial release of several former regime officers. The briefing appeared aimed at clarifying the recent decision to release dozens of detainees arrested during the latest wave of violence in Latakia province. Civil Peace First Soufan …See the Story

Latakia · Latakia

Former Assad-Era Security Chief Arrested in Lattakia on War Crimes Charges - The Syrian Observer

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In a significant development that signals growing accountability efforts in post-Assad Syria, the Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday the arrest of a senior former regime officer, Brigadier General Daas Hassan Ali. The arrest was carried out in a “special operation” by the Internal Security Directorate in Latakia governorate. According to the Ministry’s statement, Brig. Gen. Daas, who once headed the State Security Branch in Deir-…Read Article

Bashar Al-Assad · Latakia

Syrian Alawites in Europe and Beyond: Between Representation and Recognition - The Syrian Observer

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s fall in December 2024, a new chapter is unfolding for Syrian Alawite communities in the diaspora. For decades, these communities were seen as tethered to the Assad regime—either as its beneficiaries or its hostages. Today, a different narrative is beginning to take shape: one of redefinition, political awakening, and a search for independent voice and representation, all while navigating suspicions and deep-roote…Read Article

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Latakia’s Syriac Orthodox Church commemorates 110th anniversary of Sayfo Genocide - Syriac Press

LATAKIA, Syria — The Syriac Orthodox Church in Latakia solemnly marked the 110th anniversary of the Sayfo Genocide, a systematic campaign of mass killings perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire against the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people and other Christian communities during World War I. A Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Greek Catholic Church of the Annunciation, followed by prayers for the martyrs’ souls, attended by a congregation o…Latakia · LatakiaRead Article

Slight improvement in electricity in Latakia… Government denies discrimination between areas - Enab Baladi

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Syria frees 300 prisoners for Eid, including ex-Assad officers

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Syrian government has released more than 300 detainees ahead of Eid al-Adha, framing the move as part of a wider effort to accelerate judicial processes and address public demands for justice following recent unrest. Among those released were at least 35 former regime soldiers detained during the campaign that led to the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. On 5 June, the Ministry of Justice announced the release of 300 detainees in connection with…Eid · LatakiaRead Article

Insights into the Clinical Features of Thalassemia Patients from Latakia, Syria

Background Thalassemia is a hereditary hemoglobinopathy requiring lifelong care, with β-thalassemia major being the most prevalent and severe form in the Mediterranean region, including Syria. Despite national programs for diagnosis and treatment, data on clinical patterns and healthc...Latakia · LatakiaRead Article

Israel Strikes Syrian Targets in Latakia

50% Right coverage: 8 sources

The weapons posed an international threat as well as a threat to Israel's maritime navigation abilities, the IDF said in a statement.Theresa May · LatakiaSee the Story

Syrian News Agency: A Raid Targeted Sites Near the Village of Zama in the Jableh Countryside.

This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. Syrian News: Israeli airstrike targets sites near Zama village in Jableh countryside, south of Latakia. This news was published on Cedarnews. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, visit our official website.Latakia · LatakiaRead Article

Warplanes Carried Out Two Airstrikes on the Countryside of Tartous and Latakia.

This article was first published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. Warplanes carried out two airstrikes on the countryside of Tartous and Latakia (Al-Hadath) This article was first published on the Cedarnews news website. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, visit our official website.Airstrike · LatakiaRead Article

EU lifts old sanctions to Syria for new ones on militias

The European Union dropped most of its sanctions against Syria as the country transitioned away from the regime of Bashar Assad but decided to add new ones targeting individuals and militia groups believed to be responsible for attacks on civilians in March. The European Council ratified the decision to lift sanctions and follow up a first halt in February, after the Assad regime was toppled and the formation of a new government headed by Ahmad …Bashar Al-Assad · LatakiaRead Article

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