# Syria
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This month
March 2024
departing the golan
As Irish soldiers depart, peace looks as remote as ever in the violence-ravaged Golan
The Journal recently travelled to Syria to visit Irish troops peacekeeping on the contested Golan.
Niall O'Connor
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Mar 9th 2024, 9:30 AM
Podcast
The Explainer: What challenges are Irish troops facing in an unstable Middle East?
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Mar 6th 2024, 4:44 PM
Coming Home
'Mammoth task': How Ireland will move €23m of kit back from Syria next month
The Irish Defence Forces is ending its ten year involvement in peacekeeping in Syria next month.
Niall O'Connor
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Mar 4th 2024, 8:00 PM
peace out
Ireland's troops are leaving the Golan - we may see a move to smaller 'more impactful' missions
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor spoke to Major General Adrian Ó Murchú in Syria about the future of peacekeeping.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
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Mar 1st 2024, 12:13 PM
Last month
February 2024
Golan Heights
'I hated every second of my civilian job': Irish troops on what it's like to work on the Golan
Niall O’Connor reports from the Golan Heights, where Irish troops have been receiving their service medals today.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
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Feb 29th 2024, 5:14 PM
Syria
Quick Reaction Force: On patrol with Irish soldiers across Syria's contested Golan Heights
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor is in Syria visiting Irish troops keeping the peace on the contested Golan.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
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Feb 28th 2024, 6:30 PM
irish peacekeepers
Irish Army Major General begins week-long visit to troops in Syria as Ireland ends UN mission
The activities of Israel and Hamas have had “huge implications” for UNDOF peacekeepers in the region since 7 October.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
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Feb 27th 2024, 7:02 PM
US strikes
Damascus says US occupation 'cannot continue' after strikes hit Syria and Iraq, killing civilians
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Feb 3rd 2024, 8:10 AM
This year
2024
Syria
10 killed in Israeli strike on Damascus, including Iran intel chief for Syria
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Jan 20th 2024, 2:40 PM
Last year
2023
Assad
France issues arrest warrant for Syrian President over alleged war crimes
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Nov 15th 2023, 3:44 PM
FACTCHECK
Debunked: Years-old video of hospital bombing in Syria claimed to show strike on Gaza
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Nov 9th 2023, 5:15 PM
Syria
US military strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops
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Oct 27th 2023, 6:59 AM
Peacekeeping missions
Irish troops in Lebanon take shelter as fire is exchanged across Blue Line
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Oct 9th 2023, 6:50 PM
Homs
At least 112 people killed as drone strikes hit Syrian military ceremony
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Oct 5th 2023, 9:45 PM
Syrian aid
Syria's Assad visits China in first official trip in decades to seek funds
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Sep 21st 2023, 5:36 PM
Greece
Syrian family loses EU lawsuit against Frontex deportation, despite lodging asylum request
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Sep 6th 2023, 7:38 PM
turkey-syria earthquake
Baby born under rubble of Syrian quake happy and healthy six months on
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Aug 6th 2023, 10:00 AM
RWC
From Syria to World Cups: Prendergast brothers doing family proud
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Aug 1st 2023, 6:30 AM
Syria
Syria opens key aid corridor to rebel-held areas after Russia vetoed UN decision
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Jul 13th 2023, 10:50 PM
Syria
Syrian government revokes BBC media accreditation over drug documentary
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Jul 9th 2023, 1:48 PM
Cabinet
Defence Forces to participate in UN peacekeeping mission in Syria until next spring
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Jun 13th 2023, 6:30 AM
Jeddah
Zelenksyy calls out Arab leaders for supporting Russia after Assad's return to the Arab League
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May 19th 2023, 3:38 PM
tensions
Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Syria after rockets fired towards Golan Heights
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Apr 9th 2023, 7:43 AM
Syria
IS leader responsible for planning Europe attacks killed in air strike, US military says
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Apr 4th 2023, 9:35 AM
Syria
At least 19 killed in US strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria after deadly drone attack
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Mar 25th 2023, 6:35 PM
Civil War
US air strikes kill 14 in Syria in retaliation for drone strike
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Mar 24th 2023, 5:25 PM
Syria
Syrian government condemns US general's visit to Kurdish-held northeast
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Mar 5th 2023, 7:15 PM
Death Toll
More than 50,000 people killed in Turkey-Syria earthquake, revised toll shows
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Feb 28th 2023, 4:23 PM
Defne
New 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Turkey leaves three dead and scores injured
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Feb 21st 2023, 7:14 AM
Tragedy
Turkey winds down earthquake rescue as death-toll remains at 44,000
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Feb 19th 2023, 5:05 PM
Damascus
Israeli air strike kills 15 people in Syrian capital, including two civilians
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Feb 19th 2023, 10:49 AM
Voices
Eyewitness: One man had seen the bodies of his wife, kids and parents brought out of the rubble
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Feb 18th 2023, 7:00 AM
Earthquake
Five Syrian children and parents die in house fire after surviving last week's earthquake
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Feb 17th 2023, 11:36 AM
Earthquake
Key updates: Aid convoy passes into rebel-held Syria opens as quake death toll now above 40,000
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Feb 15th 2023, 7:30 AM
Turkey
Woman who survived over a week under rubble fights for life in makeshift field hospital
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Feb 14th 2023, 3:18 PM
Earthquake
Death toll from Turkey-Syria quake rises above 35,000 as Ireland gives extra €8 million in aid
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Feb 13th 2023, 10:39 PM
Rescue Effort
Erdogan admits earthquake rescue effort not as quick as hoped as death toll nears 24,000
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Feb 10th 2023, 9:54 PM