Homs

Syria announces major drug bust through coordination with Iraq against Captagon trafficking

A source in the Syrian Ministry of Interior told The Media Line that anti-narcotics units carried out what he described as a “high-quality” security operation in Homs province.

KURDISH INTERNAL security forces stand guard after seizing a quantity of captagon pills in Qamishli, Syria, March 25, 2025.
Members of Syria's security forces stand guard by the New Clock Tower in central Homs, ahead of Eid al-Adha, the Muslim feast of sacrifice, late on June 4, 2025.

Sectarian attack: Eight dead, 21 injured in Homs mosque incident targeting Alawite minority

Members of Syria's security forces stand guard by the New Clock Tower in central Homs, ahead of Eid al-Adha, the Muslim feast of sacrifice, late on June 4, 2025.

Clashes in Syria’s Homs show Damascus still can’t control tensions - analysis

An emergency meeting in Homs Governorate, Syria, between security officials and leaders of local tribes to address local violence, November 23, 2025.

Brutal double murder triggers curfew, heavy security presence in Homs, Syria


Ceasefire jeopardized as Syria warns of crackdown

Advance party of UN observers set to begin monitoring adherence to ceasefire amid reports of fighting between rebels, gov't.

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Syria says it must be involved in monitors' mission

Saying it cannot protect monitors unless it is involved, gov't also reserves right to refuse them based on their nationality.

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Homs shelled as UN monitors set to arrive in Syria

Advance party of UN observers set to begin monitoring adherence to ceasefire amid reports of fighting between rebels, gov't.

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'Syrian forces shell Homs, breaking ceasefire'

In first bombings since tenuous truce takes hold, President Assad's forces attack two central districts in Homs.

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Rights group tracks 'cold-blooded killing' in Syria

Human Rights Watch report details over a dozen incidents of executions of civilians, opposition fighters in broad daylight.

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Red Crescent aid center torched in Syria's Homs

Source says saboteurs set fire to the building, while other activists claim shelling set it ablaze.

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Syria violence undiminished by cease-fire deal

Rebels, army clash in north as Homs shelled; activists dismiss April 10 cease-fire pledge; Turkey: UN complicit in oppression.

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Syria says revolt over, pummels opposition

Violence continues in Homs, other areas, but Damascus says it has upper hand, will withdraw in keeping with UN deal gradually.

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'Iran helps Syria ship oil to China'

Oil in Iranian tanker - destined for China - could bring Assad government $80 million despite Western sanctions.

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Walkouts spoil Syrian opposition's bid for unity

Veteran dissident, Kurds quit Syria opposition meeting; some groups are wary of Syrian National Council.

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