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 take control of Homs air brigade

Most of brigade defects, retreats with rebels before Assad's forces bombard village of al-Ghento, Rights group reports.

Homs after shelling 390

UN, Syria sign aid agreement but access will be key

UN, struggling to deliver humanitarian aid to estimated 1 million people in Syria, says "good faith" of Syrian gov't will be tested.

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Syria lists 17 Western envoys as unwelcome

Move follows Western expulsion of Syrian diplomats following Houla massacre; United Nations struggling to deliver humanitarian aid to an estimated 1 million people in Syria.

UN observer at scene of Houla massacre 370

Syrian bombardment of Hama kills 41

World powers express shock at "horrific" Syria massacre of more than 92 over the weekend; artillery barrage on town of Houla draws condemnation, calls for action from US, France, Arab League, UN secretary general.

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Protests erupt in Syria after 109 killed in Houla

Assad's troops shoot, kill at least 2 in capital Damascus; around 3,000 marchers met by armed security, secret police.

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Syrian authorities deny carrying out Houla massacre

"Women, children and old men were shot dead. This is not the hallmark of the heroic Syrian army," Syrian Foreign Ministry spokesman says of assault that killed more than 90, blames "terrorists" for massacre.

UN observer at scene of Houla massacre 370

Int'l outcry over Syria massacre; more than 92 dead

Artillery barrage on town of Houla draws condemnation, calls for action from US, UK, France; UN secretary general, special envoy to Syria: Those responsible for perpetrating this crime must be held to account.

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UN: 92 killed, 32 of them kids, in Syria attack

Artillery barrage on town of Houla draws condemnation, calls for action from UK's Hague, French FM, UN's Ban and Arab League.

Child near Syria opposition flag 370

Clinton to discuss Syria, Iran in Turkey

US secretary of state to visit Istanbul in early June; at least 90 killed in Houla; Annan announces visit to Syria.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 311 (R)

Syrian troops attack Homs province; at least 50 killed

Kofi Annan announces first visit to Syria since presenting peace plan; UN nearing full deployment of 300-member unarmed observer forces; Ban blames al-Qaida for recent suicide bombings.

Syrians demonstrate near Homs 370 (R)