Syriac International News Agency - SINA

19/12/2024

Syriac Union Party calls for Syriac-Assyrian inclusion in Syria's new constitution amid uncertainty

NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — Amid significant developments in Syria, particularly the fall of the former Syrian regime and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) assumption of power, coupled with ongoing Turkish threats against the Democratic Autonomous Administration in the Region of North and East Syria (DAAR...

19/12/2024

European Syriac Union hosts dialogue on future of Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people in Syria and Lebanon

BRUSSELS — The European Syriac Union (ESU) held a dialogue session in Brussels to address the situation of the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people in Syria and Lebanon amid ongoing regional developments. The session, moderated by ESU Co-Chair Fehmi Vergili, was attended by 25 members of ...

19/12/2024

USUP President Ibrahim Mrad calls for international forces to dismantle Hezbollah in interview with Fox News

BEIRUT — Ibrahim Mrad, President of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) in Lebanon and Secretary-General of the Lebanese Christian Front, has called for US, UK, and German forces to intervene, in coordination with the UN and the Lebanese Army, to dismantle Iranian-backed Hezbollah. In an inter...

19/12/2024

HEMTO, Syria — Christian communities in Hemto (Hama), central Syria, are expressing deep concerns over the recent attack on the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese by an armed group. The incident comes amidst heightened fears following Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) assumption of control over the government in Syria. The attack resulted in the destruction of the archdiocese's furniture and religious symbols, spreading fear among the city's residents....

HEMTO, Syria — Christian communities in Hemto (Hama), central Syria, are expressing deep concerns over the recent attack on the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese by an armed group. The incident comes amidst heightened fears following Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) assumption of control over the governmen...

19/12/2024

ZALIN, North and East Syria — An unidentified group attacked the headquarters of the Brotherhood of Mor Yakub al-Nusaybini in Zalin (Qamishli), North and East Syria, an organization affiliated with the Syriac Orthodox Church. The attackers vandalized the premises, destroyed Christian religious symbols and furniture, and stole belongings from the Brotherhood. The Syriac Security Forces (Sutoro) have launched an investigation into the incident and have pledged to apprehend those responsible and bring them to justice promptly....

ZALIN, North and East Syria — An unidentified group attacked the headquarters of the Brotherhood of Mor Yakub al-Nusaybini in Zalin (Qamishli), North and East Syria, an organization affiliated with the Syriac Orthodox Church. The attackers vandalized the premises, destroyed Christian religious sym...

18/12/2024

Nadine Maenza stresses importance of supporting Administration of North and East Syria in interview with CBN News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an interview with CBN News, Nadine Mainza, Global Fellow at the Wilson Center and President of the International Religious Freedom Secretariat (IRF), commended the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) for their role in establishing democracy and stability in North and East Syria fo...

18/12/2024

EU Representation Office of Administration of North and East Syria hosts meeting in Brussels to discuss region’s future

BRUSSELS — The European Representation Office the Democratic Autonomous Administration of the Region of North and East Syria (DAARNES) hosted a meeting in Brussels to evaluate the situation in North and East Syria. The gathering brought together representatives of various political parties and org...

18/12/2024

Syriac Orthodox Archbishop Amsih sends Christmas message of hope during Syria’s political transitional

NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — As Syria navigates rapid political developments following the overthrow of the Assad regime and the formation of a new transitional government, Syriac Orthodox Archbishop of Gozarto (Jazira) and Euphrates Mor Maurice Amsih addressed the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean)...

18/12/2024

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18/12/2024

World Maronite Union urges presidential candidates to publicly present programs

BEIRUT — The World Maronite Union (WMU) called on all individuals planning to run for the Lebanese presidency to publicly present their presidential programs and share their visions with the Lebanese public via television and media. The WMU emphasized that, in the absence of a chance to express th...

18/12/2024

Civil society organizations call on EU for inclusive political transition plan in Syria

ZALIN, North and East Syria — A coalition of 78 civil society organizations (CSO) operating in Syria, including the Syriac Cross Organization for Relief and Development, submitted a letter to the European Union (EU) urging the development of a political transition plan that includes all Syrians, e...

18/12/2024

HMOTH, Syria — A wave of random murders targeting Christians now plagues Hmoth (Homs) and the Syrian coast, with reports of brutal beheadings and home invasions in the Wadi al-Nasara (Valley of Christians) by unidentified gunmen. Among the latest victims were Samaan Satme and Helena Khashouf, residents of the village of Al-Jamasliyye in Hmoth. They were savagely murdered in their home....

HMOTH, Syria — A wave of random murders targeting Christians now plagues Hmoth (Homs) and the Syrian coast, with reports of brutal beheadings and home invasions in the Wadi al-Nasara (Valley of Christians) by unidentified gunmen. Among the latest victims were Samaan Satme and Helena Khashouf, resi...

17/12/2024

Sovereign Front for Lebanon activists demand justice for Lebanese detainees of Syrian regime

BEIRUT — Following the collapse of the oppressive Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad and the release of tens of thousands of detainees from Syrian prisons — including Lebanese nationals — Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) facilitated a turning point in the region. In response, the Sovereign Front for L...

17/12/2024

IRAQ: Archaeologists uncover new sites in ancient Assyrian city of Dur Sharukin

KHORSABAD, Iraq — The rich cultural heritage of the Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian people continues to reveal its historical significance, as archaeologists uncover new sites in Dur Sharukin, a prominent ancient Assyrian city. Known today as Khorsabad, the site is located in northern Iraq and dates ...

17/12/2024

Dutch Parliament urges Turkey to end attacks on North and East Syria, protect minority rights

THE HAGUE — Despite the fall of the authoritarian Syrian regime and the establishment of a transitional government in Daramsuq (Damascus), Turkish forces and their proxies in the Syrian National Army (SNA) continue attacks on North and East Syria, targeting civilians and their property amid ongoin...

17/12/2024

Arab Contact Group reaffirms commitment to Syria's political transition and humanitarian support

AQABA, Jordan — On the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Arab Contact Group in Aqaba, Jordan, on Syria, a statement was issued by the United States, the Arab Contact Group, and other participating nations, including Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the U...

17/12/2024

QABRE HEWORE, North and East Syria — Amid the displacement of thousands of families from Tel Rifaat and Al-Shahba in the northern countryside of Holeb (Aleppo) to North and East Syria, various humanitarian initiatives have emerged to support those in need. One such effort comes from Stichting Schlomo and the Syriac Cross Organization for Relief and Development, which has provided critical aid to displaced Yezidi families....

QABRE HEWORE, North and East Syria — Amid the displacement of thousands of families from Tel Rifaat and Al-Shahba in the northern countryside of Holeb (Aleppo) to North and East Syria, various humanitarian initiatives have emerged to support those in need. One such effort comes from Stichting Schl...

16/12/2024

Syriac Union Party Co-Chair Sanharib Barsom calls for inclusive governance and federal model in Syria’s transitional phase

NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — In comments to our newsdesk, Co-Chair of the Syriac Union Party (SUP) Sanharib Barsom criticized the recently formed government in Daramsuq (Damascus) under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), asserting that it represents only HTS and fails to reflect the diversity of Syria’s popu...