Syrian Observatory

Syria rebels surrender heavy arms in Daraa city: State media

Syrian rebels in the southern city of Daraa were surrendering their heavy weapons to government forces today, state media said, under a deal brokered by regime ally Russia.

Jul 14, 2018, 17:18 PM IST

Suspected Russian jets kill at least 20 near Syrian capital: Residents

Suspected Russian jets killed at least 20 people and wounded dozens early on Thursday when they dropped bombs on two residential buildings in a besieged rebel enclave east of the Syrian capital, residents and a war monitor said.

Jan 04, 2018, 13:04 PM IST

Islamic State seizes town in central Syria: Monitor

The Islamic State group today seized a town in central Syria known as a symbol of religious coexistence in a surprise attack against regime forces, a monitor said.

Oct 01, 2017, 16:40 PM IST

472 civilians dead in month of US-led Syria strikes: Monitor

US-led coalition air strikes on two Syrian provinces targeting jihadists have killed 472 civilians over the past month, a monitor said Friday, more than double a previous 30-day toll. 

Jun 23, 2017, 15:47 PM IST

Deadliest month for Syria civilians in US-led strikes: Monitor

US-led air strikes on Syria killed a total of 225 civilians over the past month, a monitor said today, the highest 30-day toll since the campaign began in 2014.

May 23, 2017, 18:40 PM IST

Bomb attack on powerful Syrian Islamist rebel group kills 14: Syrian Observatory

Two blasts including at least one suicide attacker hit the base in a village east of Saraqeb in Idlib province, the British-based Observatory reported.

May 21, 2017, 20:05 PM IST

ISIS kills 33 execution-style in Syria; 22 in Iraq attack

At least 33 people have reportedly killed execution-style by ISIS gunmen in eastern Syria, according to a monitoring group.

Apr 06, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

Syria deal to evacuate Shi'ites and Sunnis from towns: Report

The Shi`ite populations of two pro-Syrian government towns are to be evacuated in exchange for the evacuation of Sunni rebels and their families from two opposition-held towns in a mediated deal between the warring sides, a pro-government source and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Mar 29, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

Syrian warplanes pound rebel-held area in central city

Syrian opposition activists say government warplanes are pounding a rebel-held neighborhood in the central city of Homs, killing at least three and wounding dozens.

Feb 26, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

Last batch of fighters evacuated, President Assad has taken control of Aleppo: Syrian Observatory

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad took control of Aleppo city on Wednesday after the last batch of fighters was evacuated. 

Dec 22, 2016, 00:57 AM IST

Hundreds missing after fleeing east Aleppo, rebels block others from leaving: UN

The UN voiced concern Friday that hundreds of men may have gone missing after fleeing into government-controlled parts of Aleppo and said armed groups were reportedly blocking civilians from leaving the shrinking areas under their control.

Dec 09, 2016, 17:31 PM IST

Syria regime rolls back rebel gains in Aleppo: Monitor

Syrian government forces have recaptured all of the areas taken by rebel fighters in a recent assault intended to break the regime siege on eastern Aleppo, a monitor said Saturday.

Nov 12, 2016, 14:25 PM IST

Prisoners revolt in Syria's Hama jail, seize guards - Syrian Observatory

Syrian government troops surrounded Hama prison in the west of the country on Monday and fired tear gas after inmates revolted, seizing several guards, a monitoring group reported.

May 03, 2016, 06:47 AM IST

More than 500 dead in Syria regime`s Aleppo offensive: Monitor

More than 500 people, including dozens of civilians, have been killed since a major Russian-backed regime offensive in Syria`s Aleppo province began this month, a monitor said Wednesday.

Feb 10, 2016, 16:12 PM IST