Homs

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.

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.
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

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

Smoke rises following Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025.

Israeli citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov released, Qatari PM says nothing will stop it from mediating


Syrian rebels offer Assad Ramadan truce in Homs

New opposition president Ahmad Jarba expects advanced arms from Saudi Arabia to reach rebels soon, change balance of power.

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Assad's forces, Hezbollah hammer Syria's Homs

Fall of city could give Assad control over central Syria; UN fears thousands of civilians trapped amid bombardment.

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Syria rebels meets to find leader, proves ready for arms

Opposition leaders hold meeting to show stability to West, and prove that they can be trusted with advanced weapons.

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Homs reduced to rubble as Assad's forces battle for control

Activists say rebels repel Free Syrian Army attack, but clashes and deaths still reported from the strategic city.

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Women on the front lines in Assad's war-torn Syria

Wary of rising sectarian tensions, women of Syria say they are preparing for an all-out war.

Syrian rebel women fighters

UK says informs UN of more Syria chemical attacks

Britain informs use of suspected chemical weapons by Syrian government in March and April.

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'Assad has enough sarin to wipe out Damascus'

Exiled Syrian chemical arms scientist discusses Assad's arsenal, says he has used small quantities of sarin to stop rebel advances.

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West has 'hard evidence' of Syria WMD use

Western diplomats say chemical weapons were used "in a sporadic way" at least once, but don't specify further details.

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UN talks with Syria on chemical arms at impasse

Point of conflict is the free access for UN investigators to all places where chemical weapons were allegedly used.

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UN: Syria regime said using militias for mass murder

World body's commission of inquiry on Syria says mass killings have 'taken on sectarian overtones'

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