Syria frees activist Hassan Akkad days after he was detained
His release comes after journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly withdrew a complaint against Akkad over online criticism.
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Rania al‑Abbasi’s children: The truth revealed
Syrian commission confirms the deaths of Rania al-Abbasi’s six children, missing under Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
Published On 2 Jun 2026
Former general for Syria’s Assad pleads not guilty in torture trial
Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi faces charges of aggravated torture, coercion, sexual coercion and bodily harm.
Missing Syrian chess champion’s children likely dead, authorities say
Syrian commission confirms deaths of Rania al-Abbasi’s six children, missing since 2013 under Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
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Rescues in eastern Syria after the Euphrates River bursts its banks
Rescue workers have pulled stranded farmers from flood waters in eastern Syria after the Euphrates burst its banks.
Published On 31 May 2026
Following Syria’s broken tracks from Baniyas to Aleppo
From Baniyas to Aleppo, a 24-hour freight train journey reveals Syria’s shattered rail network and resilient workers.
![Ahmed Hamami, driver of the third crew, contemplates the rising sun as the fuel is unloaded at the Aleppo Thermal Power Plant [Charles Cuau/Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Train-color-edit045-1779110447.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Australia charges alleged ISIL-linked woman after return from Syria
Case follows repatriation of women and children held for years in Syrian camps without trial.
Group of women and children with alleged ISIL ties returns to Australia
Australian Federal Police have not made any arrests but say inquiries are ongoing.
Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show
Findings show Israel holds 1,000sq km of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria under direct military rule.
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Syria holds legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areas
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports on the Syrian legislative elections in Hasakah and the town of Kobane.
Published On 25 May 2026
Syria cannot heal without a rebuilt health system
Many Syrian returnees cannot access proper healthcare. Urgent action is required for Syria’s health system to recover.
