Syrian Civil War Archives

June 25, 2025
International
World

Syria: IS splinter group behind church bombing

Syria: IS splinter group behind church bombing (Image: AP) On Tuesday, the Islamic State (IS) splinter group Saraya Ansar al-Sunna (Brigade of Sunni Supporters) claimed responsibility for the deadly Sunday bombing of a Greek Orthodox Church in the Syrian capital, Damascus.The incident happened when a member of the group blew himself up at the doors […]

May 21, 2025
International
World

EU agrees to lift economic sanctions on Syria

The European Union has decided to lift its economic sanctions on Syria, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday.“Today, we took the decision to lift our economic sanctions on Syria,” Kallas said in a post on social media platform X.“We want to help the Syrian people rebuild a new, inclusive and peaceful […]