May 2016
Amnesty International: Displacement of Over One Million Afghans Inside Afghanistan
Amnesty International reports that the number of internally displaced Afghans has doubled to 1.2 million due to ongoing conflicts. The organization highlights the dire living…
Iraqi Forces Enter Fallujah
The Iraqi army has launched an operation to retake Fallujah from ISIS militants, with significant military support and reports of civilian casualties in Baghdad. The…
Hundreds of Migrants Have Disappeared in the Mediterranean Last Week
In the past week, over 700 migrants are believed to have drowned in the Mediterranean while attempting to reach Europe, with many coming from Somalia,…
UN: Syria Prevents Humanitarian Aid to the Besieged
The UN has reported that the Syrian government is obstructing humanitarian aid to over half a million civilians in besieged areas, with only a fraction…
Casualties of the Syrian Civil War Exceed 280,000
The Syrian civil war has resulted in over 280,000 deaths, with significant civilian casualties, including thousands of children and women. The United Nations warns of…
Syrian Militias Begin Operations with US Support Around Raqqa
Syrian militias, supported by US airstrikes, have initiated operations against ISIS near Raqqa, but progress has slowed. The Syrian Democratic Forces, primarily composed of Kurdish…
At least 145 killed in attacks on Assad-controlled areas
On Monday, multiple explosions in Tartus and Jableh, Syria, resulted in at least 145 deaths, with ISIS claiming responsibility. These attacks highlight the ongoing violence…
Syrian Activists: Government's Strategy for Seizing Daraya is 'Surrender or Die'
The Syrian government continues to refuse humanitarian aid to the besieged city of Daraya, insisting on a strategy of 'surrender or die'. Activists report a…
Iraqi Forces Begin Operation to Retake Fallujah from ISIS
Iraqi forces have launched an operation to retake Fallujah from ISIS, which has controlled the city for over two years. The operation involves various military…
ISIS Kills 25 People by 'Dissolving in Acid'
ISIS has executed 25 individuals accused of spying for the Iraqi government by dissolving them in nitric acid, highlighting the group's brutality amidst ongoing military…
Pordestan: We are capable of carrying out missions worldwide
Iran's Army Ground Forces conducted a military exercise named 'Bait al-Maqdis 28', showcasing their capabilities in asymmetric warfare and asserting their readiness to operate globally.…
Senior US General Undertakes Secret Visit to Syria
General Joseph Votel of the US military made a secret visit to Syria to assess the situation and meet with American advisors and local opposition…
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: 60,000 People Killed in State Prisons
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims that 60,000 individuals have died in Syrian state prisons due to torture and poor conditions since 2011. This…
Advancement of Syrian Government Forces Around Damascus
Syrian government forces, supported by Hezbollah, have captured significant areas in the Ghouta region near Damascus following clashes among opposition groups. This advancement is a…
Egyptian Plane Has Crashed in the Mediterranean Sea
An Egyptian airline plane has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea near Greece while traveling from Paris to Cairo, with 66 people on board. Both Egypt…
Belgian Police Found a 'Will' from Key Suspect of Paris Attacks
Belgian police discovered a letter from Mohamed Abrini, a key suspect in the Paris and Brussels attacks, expressing his desire for martyrdom after his brother's…
A Military Court in Lebanon Sentences 106 People to Death
A military court in Lebanon has sentenced 106 individuals to death for their roles in a 2014 conflict between the Lebanese army and Islamist groups,…
Belgium Joins Coalition Against ISIS in Syria
Belgium has announced its participation in U.S.-led airstrikes against ISIS in Syria, expanding its military efforts beyond Iraq. This decision reflects a collaborative approach with…
General Wolski: ISIS is Just Buying Time in Iraq
General Gary Wolski of the U.S. military reports that ISIS is losing ground in Iraq, with its ability to conduct large-scale attacks significantly diminished. This…
Islamic State Group Begins Advance Towards Ancient City of Palmyra
The Islamic State group has begun an advance towards Palmyra, threatening the city recently captured by the Syrian army. They have seized a rocket launch…
Victory of Saad Hariri's Supported List in Beirut Municipal Elections
Saad Hariri's supported list won the Beirut municipal elections, overcoming challenges from independent movements amid low voter turnout of 20%. The political climate in Lebanon…
Battle Near Aleppo; Who Attacked the IRGC Forces?
Thirteen IRGC members from Mazandaran were killed in clashes with militant groups in Khan Tuman near Aleppo, despite a ceasefire in the region. The incident…
Editor of Turkey's Cumhuriyet Newspaper Survives Assassination Attempt
Can Dundar, an opposition journalist in Turkey, survived an assassination attempt outside a courthouse while awaiting a verdict for revealing government secrets. The attack highlights…
Assad Forces Attack Hama Prison to Suppress Inmate Rebellion
On May 6, Syrian government forces attacked Hama prison to quell a rebellion by inmates, leading to fears of a massacre. Rebel groups threatened retaliation…
Erdogan to the European Union: You go your way and we will go ours
Turkish President Erdogan rejected the EU's demand to change anti-terrorism laws for visa-free travel for Turkish citizens. He emphasized Turkey's independence in policy-making while calling…
Death of 'more than 70 people' in southern Aleppo
More than 70 people have died in clashes between jihadist forces and the Syrian government in southern Aleppo, following an airstrike that killed at least…
The Path That Davutoğlu Could No Longer Continue
Ahmet Davutoğlu announced his resignation from the leadership of Turkey's AKP party and the premiership, citing a loss of support within the party. This resignation…
Turkey's Ruling Party to Determine Davutoglu's Successor
The ruling AKP in Turkey is set to determine a successor to Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu amid reported tensions between him and President Erdogan. This…
The U.S. Announces Expansion of Ceasefire Agreement to Aleppo
The U.S. and Russia have brokered a ceasefire agreement in Aleppo, Syria, amidst ongoing violence. Despite the ceasefire, sporadic clashes continue, and both sides are…
European Commission Calls for Visa Waiver for Turkish Citizens
The European Commission has proposed lifting visa requirements for Turkish citizens, stating that Turkey has met most preconditions. This move is part of a broader…
Davutoğlu: Turkey Likely to Send Ground Troops to Syria for Self-Defense
Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu announced the country's readiness to send ground troops to Syria to combat ISIS, following rocket attacks on Turkish territory. President…
Sergey Lavrov: Bashar al-Assad is not a close ally of Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Bashar al-Assad is not a close ally of Russia, contrasting him with Turkey's relationship with the U.S. He…
Iran Calls for Inclusion of Two Syrian Groups in UN Terrorist List
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has urged Russia to help include two Syrian militant groups, Ahrar al-Sham and Jaish al-Islam, in the UN's terrorist list, emphasizing…
Trump Emerges as Republican Nominee
Donald Trump has emerged as the likely Republican nominee for the 2016 presidential election after Ted Cruz's withdrawal. With Trump holding a significant delegate lead,…
Kerry Warns Assad About Consequences of Not Adhering to Ceasefire
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned Syrian President Bashar Assad of severe consequences if he fails to adhere to the ceasefire agreement with Russia.…
Death of Two More Soldiers Amid Continued PKK Militant Attacks in Southern Turkey
Two Turkish soldiers and five PKK militants were killed in a recent attack in southeastern Turkey, marking an escalation in ongoing clashes between the Turkish…
Ban Ki-moon Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Aleppo
Ban Ki-moon has called for an immediate ceasefire in Aleppo amid escalating violence in Syria. This request follows meetings involving U.S. and Saudi officials, highlighting…
Janes: Increase in Islamic State Attacks in Response to Pressures
The Islamic State has increased its attacks in Iraq and Syria as it loses territory, resulting in a significant rise in casualties. Analysts suggest that…
Bomb Explosion and Shooting in Southeast Turkey Leaves Several Dead
A bomb explosion in Gaziantep, Turkey, killed one police officer and injured 23 others, while a separate attack in Mardin province resulted in three soldiers'…