Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre
Syrian authorities have arrested Amjad Youssef, the main suspect accused of involvement in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Damascus.The arrest took place in the Al-Ghab Plain area of Hama province following a tightly executed security operation involving days of surveillance and tracking.Youssef, a former military intelligence officer under the Assad regime, was responsible for security operations in southern Damascus during the Syrian uprising.He was seen in leaked video footage shooting blindfolded civilians who had been detained with their hands bound.The massacre involved the killing of at least 41 civilians on April 16, 2013.The victims were executed and buried in mass... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 11:30 LONDON
UN Security Council Discusses Volatility in Syria Amid Regional War Risks
The United Nations Security Council is in session to discuss the precarious situation in Syria, where the fragile political transition faces significant challenges. The council's meeting comes at a critical juncture as regional tensions threaten to undermine stability within the country. The Iran-US ceasefire has provided a temporary easing of conflict spillover from Lebanon and other neighboring areas. However, the situation inside Syria remains volatile, marked by deep internal fractures and persistent external pressures. The withdrawal of US military forces, now reported to be complete, represents a notable development in the evolving landscape. Despite this milestone, the Security Council remains... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 22:03 LONDON
German police conduct mass raids on Syrian trafficking ring
German police carried out extensive raids on Tuesday targeting a trafficking ring accused of using Syrian refugees' residency documents to facilitate unauthorized entry into Germany.Approximately 1,000 officers searched over 50 residential and business premises in and around Leipzig, according to the federal police office in Halle an der Saale.Authorities believe the ring operated by sending genuine residency documents issued to Syrian refugees in Germany to individuals in Syria with similar appearances.Most suspects were believed to have allowed their documents to be used in this scheme, while a smaller number were suspected of enabling unauthorized entry.Police seized evidence including mobile phones,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 20:36 LONDON
EU Summit in Cyprus to Address Fragile Middle East Ceasefires and Regional Cooperation
An EU summit is scheduled to take place in Cyprus on April 23-24, bringing together EU member states and Middle Eastern leaders to discuss ongoing fragile ceasefires in Lebanon and Iran.The two-day meeting will also include the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council and a video address from Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky.Leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria have been invited to participate in the summit, which aims to provide political guidance on regional security issues.Lebanon's prime minister, Nawaf Salam, is expected to attend in person.The summit will focus on efforts to de-escalate tensions, protect freedom of navigation through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 06:30 LONDON
