# Syria
Last month
September 2023
Syria's Assad visits China in first official trip in decades to seek funds
The Arab leader is looking for support to rebuild his devastated country.
Syrian family loses EU lawsuit against Frontex deportation, despite lodging asylum request
The EU General Court determined that border protection agency Frontex was not responsible for the underlying decision to remove the family, only Greece was.
This year
2023
Baby born under rubble of Syrian quake happy and healthy six months on
Afraa survived but her parents and four siblings were killed in their home in the northern town of Jinderis.
From Syria to World Cups: Prendergast brothers doing family proud
Cian is fighting for a place in Andy Farrell’s squad, while Sam shone for the Ireland U20s this year.
Syria opens key aid corridor to rebel-held areas after Russia vetoed UN decision
Russia blocked a nine-month extension of the UN deal providing for aid deliveries via neighbouring Turkey on Tuesday.
US drone strike in Syria kills ISIS leader
The strike on Friday resulted in the death of Osama al-Muhajer an ISIS leader in eastern Syria.
Syrian government revokes BBC media accreditation over drug documentary
The announcement was made days after BBC Arabic released an investigative documentary looking into the illicit drugs trade in Syria.
Defence Forces to participate in UN peacekeeping mission in Syria until next spring
The Tánaiste will today seek Cabinet approval for continued participation in the mission until March or April next year.
Zelenksyy calls out Arab leaders for supporting Russia after Assad's return to the Arab League
This meeting marks the return of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad – a staunch Russian ally.
Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Syria after rockets fired towards Golan Heights
It comes after days of escalating violence over tension in Jerusalem and an Israeli police raid on the city’s Al-Aqsa Mosque.
IS leader responsible for planning Europe attacks killed in air strike, US military says
US Central Command said the strike on Monday killed senior Islamic State leader Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri.
At least 19 killed in US strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria after deadly drone attack
The Syrian government, closely allied with Iran, accused the US of lying about the targets of its air strikes to justify its ‘act of aggression’.
US air strikes kill 14 in Syria in retaliation for drone strike
A drone attack had killed one American contractor and wounded five US service personnel in Syria.
Syrian government condemns US general's visit to Kurdish-held northeast
An official called General Mark Milley’s visit ‘a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and integrity’.
More than 50,000 people killed in Turkey-Syria earthquake, revised toll shows
A total of 5,951 people were killed across Syria, while Turkey recorded 44,374 deaths.
Death toll from Turkey and Syria earthquake passes 47,000
At least 164,000 buildings have either collapsed or are so damaged that they need to be demolished.
New 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Turkey leaves three dead and scores injured
Officials said more buildings collapsed, trapping occupants, and many people were injured in Turkey and Syria.
Turkey winds down earthquake rescue as death-toll remains at 44,000
The number of people being found alive under the rubble has dropped to only a handful in recent days.
Israeli air strike kills 15 people in Syrian capital, including two civilians
A war monitoring group described it as ‘the deadliest Israeli attack in the Syrian capital’.
Eyewitness: One man had seen the bodies of his wife, kids and parents brought out of the rubble
There was also a huge shortage of coffins and body bags, writes midwife Aisha Harbalieh from Azaz in northern Syria.
Five Syrian children and parents die in house fire after surviving last week's earthquake
Elsewhere, Turkish rescuers have pulled a 14-year-old boy and two men nearly 11 days after the huge earthquake.
Key updates: Aid convoy passes into rebel-held Syria opens as quake death toll now above 40,000
Hundreds of thousands of survivors have been left homeless.
Woman who survived over a week under rubble fights for life in makeshift field hospital
It seemed hopeless until suddenly, one medic shouted: “I can hear her pulse!”
Death toll from Turkey-Syria quake rises above 35,000 as Ireland gives extra €8 million in aid
Turkish media have reported a handful of people were still being pulled from the rubble.
Erdogan admits earthquake rescue effort not as quick as hoped as death toll nears 24,000
Officials and medics said 20,213 people had died in Turkey and 3,553 in Syria.
Chances of finding more survivors have dimmed since the passing of the three-day mark
Experts fear the death toll will continue to rise sharply
Turkish media have reported rescues of young children
Irish priest in quake-hit Syria describes region as 'the deepest level of hell'
‘If we were in hell before the earthquake, we’re now in the deepest levels of hell’, said Fr Tony O’Riordan.
GOAL says 27 of its employees died in earthquake in Turkey and Syria
A number of other staff members are still unaccounted for.
Search and rescue dogs from Co Down prepare for deployment in Turkey to help in disaster zone
Ryan Gray, of the K9 Search and Rescue charity, said they have been preparing since hearing news of the earthquakes on Monday.
Erdogan admits 'shortcomings' as Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 12,000
The World Health Organization has warned that up to 23 million people could be affected by the earthquake.
The World Health Organization has warned that up to 23 million people could be affected by the earthquake
The death toll is expected to continue to rise
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has acknowledged "shortcomings" in his government's response to the earthquake
Irish aid organisations seek support for emergency earthquake response in Turkey and Syria
The death toll from the quake has above 11,700 this afternoon.
Newborn baby in Syria rescued after mother gives birth while buried in earthquake debris
The girl was found under rubble with her umbilical cord still connected to her mother.
Irish woman in Turkey in race to get supplies to earthquake victims in rebel-held Syrian region
Anne O’Rorke runs a non-profit working with Syrian refugees, and is trying to get medical supplies to Idlib.
Earthquake death toll passes 7,300 as countries pledge support for Turkey and Syria
Rescuers are racing frantically to find more survivors but their efforts are being impeded by low temperatures and some 200 aftershocks.
Rescuers are racing frantically to find more survivors but their efforts are being impeded by low temperatures and some 200 aftershocks
The earthquake struck early yesterday, bringing down thousands of buildings
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a three-month state of emergency in 10 affected provinces
Rescue efforts continuing in Turkey and Syria following large earthquakes as death toll rises
Ireland, the US, the EU and Russia have all sent condolences and offers of help.
The first quake was centred about 96km from the Syrian border outside the city of Gaziantep.
Ireland, the United States, the European Union and Russia have all sent condolences and offers of help.
The Embassy of Ireland in Turkey has said Irish citizens who are in the affected area and need urgent consular assistance can make contact.
Tánaiste announces €2 million in emergency aid for Turkey and Syria following earthquakes
Countries around the world have rushed to dispatch aid, personnel and equipment to help rescue efforts in the regions.
Watchdog blames Syria’s air force for deadly 2018 chlorine attack
The report was published by a team from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
13 killed in building collapse in Syrian city
Only one person had been rescued from the rubble, the interior ministry said.
Former 'ISIS bride' faces up to ten years in Australian prison
Raad has been charged with travelling to parts of Syria that were controlled by IS – a crime under Australian law.
Last year
2022
Eight dead in failed ISIS prison break in Syria
Local authorities announced a state of emergency and have put the city on lockdown.
