A northern Syrian city, capital of Aleppo Governorate, and a historic urban core.
A Damascus court has found Ahmad Hassoun, Syria’s former grand mufti, guilty of inciting violence and supporting the regime, delivering a life sentence and additional terms. The ruling comes amid a wave of trials against Assad-era officials as the new authorities push for accountability.
Latakia authorities have arrested two senior officers linked to Bashar al-Assad’s forces for detaining civilians, extortion, and war-crime involvement. The arrests follow a broader crackdown on regime-era officials accused of rights abuses.
Protests over the killing of Sami Shekhmous Hiso in Hasakeh Province have sparked prison violence at Kobani. Inmates set dormitories ablaze as security forces wage a crackdown; authorities call for restraint while Kurdish groups demand a transparent investigation.
Syria has raised diesel and petrol prices by up to 40% amid global energy pressures and a maintenance overhaul at the Baniyas refinery. The government says the move is temporary and aims to secure supplies, while protests have erupted in multiple regions. Authorities plan to restart small refineries to meet demand and reduce imports.
Protests erupt in Hasakeh province after the killing of Sami Shekhmous Hiso, a former Kurdish fighter. Prison authorities report inmates set fires during a security crisis at Kobane prison as government and Kurdish-led groups trade blame. Regional tensions rise as authorities pledge investigation and security forces respond.
Authorities have detained nine pilots in Latakia after investigations tied to airstrikes across Syria, including Eastern Ghouta, Aleppo, Deir Ezzor and Hama. They are accused of combat sorties, targeting civilians and facilities, and transporting former regime officers. The case forms part of a broader accountability push following the war’s upheavals.
The New Arab reports that a Syrian national, known as Al-Daameesh, has been detained in Batroun after allegedly preparing an IS-aligned attack during the pope’s 2025 Lebanon visit. Authorities say he previously served with Nusra Front and IS, with the cell’s dismantling attributed to security measures around the pope’s trip.
Syrian officials and Hezbollah representatives have held talks in Turkey to de-escalate tensions, with both Damascus and Hezbollah denying a final agreement. Reuters cites sources indicating discussions focused on stopping arms transfers and dismantling sleeper cells, while Turkey and other actors deny the meeting. The talks are described as an initial attempt to move from battlefield hostilities toward a pragmatic, if cautious, arrangement.
A military court in Aleppo has sentenced several defendants connected to the March 2025 coastal violence to death, long prison terms or acquittals. The rulings address charges of inciting civil war, sectarian fighting and attacks on government forces, with further verdicts in September and ongoing trials highlighting accountability efforts.
Authorities have detained Ali Kayali and several other figures linked to the Bashar al-Assad regime’s forces and militias over alleged war crimes in 2013. The arrests come as Syria intensifies accountability efforts under the new regime authorities.
France-bound IS suspects transferred from Syria are being tried in Iraq. A number have been handed life sentences while others receive long terms; several cases involve young defendants. Trials highlight ongoing Iraqi efforts to prosecute foreign fighters linked to the ISIS caliphate decades after its rise.
Heavy rains have flooded eastern Syria, leaving bridges out of service and cutting roads. Emergency teams have evacuated hundreds of families from displacement camps and rescued multiple people from floodwaters. Schools have been closed as authorities warn rainfall may continue.
Syria’s General Intelligence Service says it has foiled a plot by a Hezbollah-linked cell to attack the Homs refinery, with two members arrested and explosives seized. Hezbollah denies involvement and says it has no presence in Syria. The incident follows a string of attacks on Syria’s energy infrastructure and comes as Damascus tightens security around strategic facilities.
Lebanese and regional sources report extensive agricultural damage across southern Lebanon, with olive groves, orchards and farmland scorched by Israeli bombardment and white phosphorus use. Officials warn the losses threaten livelihoods and food security as farmers seek compensation and rebuilding support.