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Syria
Syria coverage tracks armed conflict, governance and security developments, displacement, reconstruction and sanctions diplomacy. The dossier separates confirmed developments on the ground from political statements and looks at humanitarian consequences alongside security claims.
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Live dossierSyria: Acute Needs Analysis | November 2025 - March 2026
Syria: Acute Needs Analysis | November 2025 - March 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: REACH Initiative
Syria: Israeli army accused of arbitrary arrests and detention
The Israeli army has arrested more than 200 people in southern Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, according to the Sijil Centre, which tracks Israeli activity in Syria. The Israeli military says it is targeting “suspected terrorists”. Witnesses, for their part, have denounced the arbitrary arrests, while former detainees and their loved ones have raised serious concerns over conditions in detention.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Governance, Civic Participation, and Community Peacebuilding in Syria During the Transitional Period: A Multi-Site Comparative Study on Local Governance and Civic Participation and Community Peacebuilding in Syria - 2026
Governance, Civic Participation, and Community Peacebuilding in Syria During the Transitional Period: A Multi-Site Comparative Study on Local Governance and Civic Participation and Community Peacebuilding in Syria - 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Syrian Civil Administration Development Center
Mr. Mohamed Yahya, ASG for Humanitarian Affairs, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria, 12 October 2026
Mr. Mohamed Yahya, ASG for Humanitarian Affairs, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria, 12 October 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Claudio Cordone - Briefing to the Security Council (12 October 2026)
Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Claudio Cordone - Briefing to the Security Council (12 October 2026)
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: UN Office of the Special Envoy for Syria
Security Council LIVE: Syria’s fragile transition – economic strain, Israeli incursions and progress towards elections
The Security Council met to debate Syria's thorny transition Monday as it faces pressure on several fronts. Economic hardship is fuelling unrest, Israeli incursions continue in the south and sectarian tensions persist in Sweida, even as Damascus reports progress on its chemical weapons programme and talks about future elections. Millions, meanwhile, remain displaced. Follow live below and go here for full meetings coverage.
Source confidence: strong
UN News - Peace and Security
Map of Syrian Refugee Population in Lebanon - September 2026
Map of Syrian Refugee Population in Lebanon - September 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Protection Sector Position Note: Protection Considerations for the Implementation of Syria's "No Camps" Vision, October 2026 [EN/AR]
Protection Sector Position Note: Protection Considerations for the Implementation of Syria's "No Camps" Vision, October 2026 [EN/AR]
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Protection Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Israeli drone attack wounds six in Lebanon near Syria border
Five Syrians and one Lebanese wounded in latest Israeli attack, Lebanon's health authorities say.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Syria Key Message Update: Fuel price increase erodes purchasing power as winter costs and lean season approach, September 2026 - January 2027
Syria Key Message Update: Fuel price increase erodes purchasing power as winter costs and lean season approach, September 2026 - January 2027
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Famine Early Warning System Network
Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea
Syrian authorities questioned why search and rescue operations were called off before the fate of 10 sailors was known.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
COI Query Response - Syria: Major human rights, security, and socio-economic developments (7 October 2026)
COI Query Response - Syria: Major human rights, security, and socio-economic developments (7 October 2026)
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: European Union Agency for Asylum
Syrian Arab Republic: Comprehensive Overview of Refugee Returns Dashboard (As of 10 September 2026)
Syrian Arab Republic: Comprehensive Overview of Refugee Returns Dashboard (As of 10 September 2026)
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Syrian Refugees in Jordan, Origin and Location - As of 01 October 2026
Syrian Refugees in Jordan, Origin and Location - As of 01 October 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Empowering Communities and Strengthening Local Recovery Across Syria
Empowering Communities and Strengthening Local Recovery Across Syria
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
In Iraq, ISIS members once jailed in Syria face trial
In Iraq, NPR attends trials of French ISIS suspects after transfer from Syrian camps.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
Cash in transition: The State of Cash and Voucher in Syria (August 2026)
Cash in transition: The State of Cash and Voucher in Syria (August 2026)
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Oxfam
Health Sector Syria update biweekly national and sub-national health sector coordination 16 - 30 September 2026
Health Sector Syria update biweekly national and sub-national health sector coordination 16 - 30 September 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Health Cluster, World Health Organization
Explosions reported near military airport in Syria’s Idlib province
Two explosions have occurred near Taftanaz military airport in Syria’s Idlib province, sending smoke into the sky.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Syria denies officials held ‘secret’ talks with Hezbollah in Turkiye
Six sources from Syria, the US and Lebanon told Reuters news agency the reported meeting aimed to calm tensions.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
For Every Heartbeat: A SAMS Report on Rebuilding Advanced Cardiac Care in Syria
For Every Heartbeat: A SAMS Report on Rebuilding Advanced Cardiac Care in Syria
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Syrian American Medical Society Foundation
Gunmen kill 7 on bus in Syria as pipeline blast knocks out 3 power plants
Gunmen attack bus in Homs province hours after a pipeline explosion knocked out three power plants near Damascus.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Syria removed from US arms export ban list
US has gradually loosened restrictions placed on Syria during the Assad era to aid country's recovery from conflict.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps
As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
Syria: An exclusive look at the integration of Uyghur fighters in armed forces
Several factions of foreign fighters are credited with helping topple Syria's Bashar al-Assad nearly two years ago - among them, the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim, Turkic ethnic minority spread across Central Asia - notably in China's Xinjiang region. They eventually became amongst the largest contingents of foreign fighters in Syria, though those who have stayed and built lives there are notoriously secretive. However, France 24's Wassim Nasr was recent...
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
WFP Syria Country Brief, September 2026
WFP Syria Country Brief, September 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: World Food Programme
After Syria and Iraq: mental health support helps repatriated families rebuild in Central Asia
After Syria and Iraq: mental health support helps repatriated families rebuild in Central Asia
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: International Committee of the Red Cross
A Farmer Returns to His Land in Syria
A Farmer Returns to His Land in Syria
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Sabotage halts Syria gas pipeline in latest attack on energy sector
Remnants of the so-called IS terrorist group have continued to target energy infrastructure after the fall of al-Assad in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor. Syria produces a fraction of its pre-war gas output against increasingly high demand.
Source confidence: medium
Euronews - News
Syria Protection Sector 2026 Mid-Year Report
Syria Protection Sector 2026 Mid-Year Report
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Protection Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Security Council LIVE: Syria’s transition in the spotlight
While Syria is making progress in its political transition, the Security Council is meeting to hear briefings and discuss the situation on the ground, including recent reports of deadly armed clashes with an ISIS-affiliate terrorist group in the south and protests over rising fuel prices.
Source confidence: strong
UN News - Peace and Security
The Syria crisis, explained: 5 things to know in 2026
The Syria crisis, explained: 5 things to know in 2026
Source confidence: low
Google News: Concern Worldwide