Syria

By Feras Dalatey Feb 22 - Islamic State claimed responsibility on Saturday for two attacks targeting Syrian army personnel in northern and eastern Syria, as the militant group signaled what it described as a new phase of operations against the country’s leadership. The militant group said on its Dabiq news…

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Key Points CEO of Save the Children Australia said: "We cannot hold children responsible for the decisions of their parents." The government's provision of passports to Australians in al-Roj has sparked political debate. Australian women and children detained in a Syrian camp are "devastated" after the federal government announced it…

The U.S. is preparing for a pullout of all troops stationed in Syria, readying to end its military presence deployed to fight against ISIS in the country, two U.S. officials told The Hill on Wednesday. The move comes as the U.S. military has withdrawn service members from the al-Shaddadi base…

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is withdrawing forces from Syria as part of a strategic shift now that the government of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is taking control of the fight against terror groups, according to a senior US official. A significant US troop presence is no longer required in…

By: Rod Mcguirk And Hogir Al Abdo, The Associated Press Posted: 12:37 AM CST Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 Last Modified: 11:25 AM CST Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 Print Email Read Later MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia's government banned an Australian citizen with alleged ties to the militant Islamic State group…

Human Rights Watch The United States transferred 5,700 detainees held for alleged ISIS affiliation from Northeast Syria to Iraq, where they are at risk of enforced disappearance, unfair trials, torture, ill-treatment, and violations of the right to life, Human Rights Watch said today. The United States began transferring the detainees,…

Australia refuses to repatriate ISIS-linked citizens in Syria as escape attempt fails  CNNAustralians with alleged IS ties are turned back after departing Syrian camp for repatriation  AP NewsAustralian IS families in Syria camp turned back after leaving for home  BBCAustralian PM Albanese says no help for ISIL relatives held in Syria camp  Al Jazeera'We…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that his government will not repatriate Australian women and children from Syria who have been identified as relatives of suspected ISIL (ISIS) fighters. “We have a very firm view that we won’t be providing assistance or repatriation,” Albanese told ABC News on Tuesday.…

SYDNEY, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday his government would not repatriate Australians living in a Syrian camp that holds families of suspected Islamic State militants. "We have a very firm view that we won't be providing assistance or repatriation," Albanese told ABC News.…