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View Timeline →Timeline: Life and Death of Ratko Mladic, the 'Butcher of Bosnia'
Ratko Mladic, a former general known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia', died in prison in The Hague after Serbian authorities failed to secure his early…
Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer in custody
A Syrian policeman has been detained following the death of Mohammad Ghamira, a rescuer from the White Helmets, who died after being hit while in…
Syria Intercepts Hezbollah Weapons Shipment
Syrian authorities intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon. This incident involves Syria, Hezbollah, and indirectly Iran, as Hezbollah is…
Syrian Authorities Arrest Ex-Colonel for Alleged Role in Chemical Weapons Production
Former Syrian colonel Ahmed Habib Ali has been arrested for his alleged role in supervising the production of sarin gas bombs. This incident highlights ongoing…
Syria Tightens Security After Deadly Explosions in Damascus
Syria has increased security measures following deadly explosions in Damascus that have unsettled residents. The Syrian authorities are involved in responding to these attacks, which…
German Journalist Eva Maria Michelmann Released from Captivity in Syria
German journalist Eva Maria Michelmann has returned home after being held in Raqqa, Syria since January. Her family confirmed her release, highlighting the ongoing risks…
Turkish and Syrian Authorities Arrest 10 Individuals Linked to ISIL
Turkish and Syrian officials have detained 10 individuals linked to ISIL, who are accused of participating in terrorist attacks in Turkiye. This incident highlights ongoing…
Syria Arrests Main Suspect in 2013 Tadamon Massacre
Syrian authorities have arrested Amjad Yousef, the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Damascus. This event is significant as it reflects ongoing accountability…
Iraq's Interior Ministry: The Woman Arrested is Not the Wife of ISIS Leader
Iraq's Interior Ministry has clarified that a woman arrested in Lebanon, who claimed to be the wife of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is not…
Arrest of 'Wife and Son' of ISIS Leader in Lebanon
Lebanese authorities have arrested the wife and son of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who are currently being interrogated. This arrest occurs amid ongoing negotiations…
Trial of 7 Kurdish Men and Torture of Kurdish Children in Syria - 2004-06-30
Amnesty International condemned the unfair trial of 7 Kurdish men in Syria who protested against the violation of Kurdish rights. The organization also highlighted the…
German Terrorism Suspect in Prison - 2002-06-19
A German citizen, Mohammed Zammar, suspected of recruiting for al-Qaeda and linked to the September 11 attacks, is imprisoned in Syria. Germany recently learned of…