Firas Karam
Arab World Refugees try to cool off during the heatwave. (Syrian Civil Defense)

Heatwave Deepens Suffering of Poor, Displaced People in Northwestern Syria

A severe heatwave is sweeping through the northwestern regions of Syria, home to approximately six million people, over half of whom are displaced and living…

Firas Karam (Idlib)
Arab World Deputy Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis David Carden (2-L) listens to an unidentified official during a visit at a maternity and child care area during a tour in Idlib Governorate, Syria, 04 July 2023. (EPA)

Displaced Syrians Face Tragic Conditions in Northwestern Camps

Activists and directors of camps for the displaced in northwestern Syria have warned of the consequences of the World Food Program’s decision to reduce relief…

Firas Karam (Idlib)
Arab World Syrian Opposition Proposes Transfer of Refugees in Lebanon to ‘Liberated Regions’

Syrian Opposition Proposes Transfer of Refugees in Lebanon to ‘Liberated Regions’

Opposition civilian and political groups in Syria’s northwest announced their complete readiness to receive Syrian refugees from Lebanon in liberated Syrian…

Firas Karam (Idlib)
Features Ramadan without Food or Joy in Northwestern Syria

Ramadan without Food or Joy in Northwestern Syria

More than three million in northwestern Syria will be observing this year’s Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting, while living in rundown tents and shelters…

Firas Karam (Idlib)
Arab World Syrian Civil Defense teams work to rescue victims in an earthquake-damaged residential community in the city of Sarmada, north of Idlib (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Syrian Families Left Homeless in Earthquake Aftermath

While civil rescuers in Syria continue their response missions to save those trapped under the rubble caused by Monday’s devastating earthquake, thousands are…

Firas Karam (Idlib)
Arab World A child receives treatment at a hospital in Idlib. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Syria Witnesses Dangerous Rise in Cholera Deaths, Warnings of Catastrophe in North

Local organizations and health authorities on Tuesday sounded the alarm about the unprecedented increase in the number of deaths from cholera reported in…

Firas Karam (Idlib)
Arab World Syrian opposition fighters take their positions north of al-Bab on the border with Türkiye (AFP)

Massive Military Reinforcements Deployed to Contact Lines in Northwest Syria

The Syrian regime and opposition factions have deployed substantial military reinforcements to contact lines in Idlib and the countryside of Aleppo amid…

Firas Karam (Idlib)
Arab World A displaced Syrian family in Idlib camps (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Looming Catastrophe in North Syria After Suspension of Int’l Aid

Local humanitarian organizations in northwest Syria warned Monday of “catastrophic consequences” resulting from the closure of Bab al-Hawa crossing on the…

Firas Karam (Idlib)