Homs

Syria announces major drug bust through coordination with Iraq against Captagon trafficking

A source in the Syrian Ministry of Interior told The Media Line that anti-narcotics units carried out what he described as a “high-quality” security operation in Homs province.

|ByRIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
KURDISH INTERNAL security forces stand guard after seizing a quantity of captagon pills in Qamishli, Syria, March 25, 2025.
Members of Syria's security forces stand guard by the New Clock Tower in central Homs, ahead of Eid al-Adha, the Muslim feast of sacrifice, late on June 4, 2025.

Sectarian attack: Eight dead, 21 injured in Homs mosque incident targeting Alawite minority

Local official Issam Naameh told Reuters the blast took place during Friday noon prayers, typically the busiest time for mosques.

|ByREUTERS, SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Members of Syria's security forces stand guard by the New Clock Tower in central Homs, ahead of Eid al-Adha, the Muslim feast of sacrifice, late on June 4, 2025.

Clashes in Syria’s Homs show Damascus still can’t control tensions - analysis

Deadly clashes in Syria’s Homs province have renewed fears over state control and minority safety, as Bedouin fighters targeted Alawites and authorities imposed extended curfews.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
An emergency meeting in Homs Governorate, Syria, between security officials and leaders of local tribes to address local violence, November 23, 2025.

Brutal double murder triggers curfew, heavy security presence in Homs, Syria

The killings rapidly inflamed sectarian and tribal tensions, again exposing how fragile the city’s social fabric remains after years of deeply rooted wartime divisions. 

|ByRIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE

Syrian forces on the offensive; Annan in Moscow

Rights group accuses Syrian of using human shields; Russia offer "full support" for peace efforts.

MARCH 25, 2012ByREUTERS
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Syrian army pounds Homs killing at least 24

Bloodshed continues as UN-Arab League peace envoy Annan flies to Moscow, seeking Russian backing for ceasefire efforts.

MARCH 24, 2012ByREUTERS
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Syrian tanks enter northern town

Homs bombarded with mortars; six civilians and four soldiers killed in clashes, according to opposition activists.

MARCH 24, 2012ByREUTERS
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Clinton calls UNSC move on Syria 'positive step'

Russia envoy to UN says foreign group arming Syria opposition, which must be engaged to ensure Annan plan's success.

MARCH 21, 2012ByREUTERS
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Syrian capital sees heaviest fighting of uprising

Clashes appear to be an attempt by rebels to show they still pose a serious challenge; RPG fired at Syrian army general.

MARCH 19, 2012ByREUTERS
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Arab World: The Syrian counter revolution begins

A year on, Bashar Assad is hitting back at rebel forces, and thanks to world indifference, he may well succeed.

MARCH 15, 2012ByJONATHAN SPYER
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Iran backs Assad, blames West for Syria carnage

Tehran says US, allies pouring massive amounts of weaponry into Syria; dozens of civilians, including kids killed in Homs.

MARCH 12, 2012ByJPOST.COM STAFF, REUTERS
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Annan holds 2nd round of talks with Syria's Assad

UN-Arab League envoy attempts to make progress in efforts to promote a ceasefire after 1st round of talks yields few results.

MARCH 11, 2012ByREUTERS, OREN KESSLER
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Assad: No dialogue while ‘terrorists’ spread chaos

Syrian leader rebuffs UN-Arab League envoy as his forces kill dozens in Idlib, Homs.

MARCH 11, 2012ByOREN KESSLER, REUTERS
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Assad: No dialogue while ‘terrorists’ spread chaos

Syrian leader rebuffs UN-Arab League envoy as his forces kill dozens in Idlib, Homs.

MARCH 11, 2012ByOREN KESSLER, REUTERS
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