Syria

Christian Headmaster May Face Execution by Radical Islamist Group

Monday, August 17, 2020

Syrian flag, school headmaster is facing a possible execution for his Christian faith

A school headmaster has been arrested and is facing possible execution by a racial Islamist group for his Christian faith.

Israel Strikes Back against Iranian Forces in Syria, Warns Syrian Regime Not to Allow Further Attacks

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Israel struck back against Iranian forces in Syria on Wednesday and warned the Syrian Regime not to allow further attacks targeting Israel coming out of Syria.

Priest from Northeastern Syria Killed as Christians Suffer in Turkish Offensive

Friday, November 15, 2019

ISIS militants have claimed responsibility for the November 11 killings of an Armenian Catholic priest and his father in eastern Syria.

Syrian Democratic Forces Commander Says Turkey Violated the Ceasefire Order

Monday, October 21, 2019

The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces says Turkey has “violated” the ceasefire order.

Syrian Christians Face Grim Future after Turkey’s Invasion

Monday, October 21, 2019

Despite the five-day cease-fire announced over the weekend, Syrian Christians in the border towns between their country and Turkey are still enduring intense and violent persecution.

Who Are the Kurdish People in Syria Being Attacked by Turkey?

Friday, October 18, 2019

On October 6, President Trump ordered U.S. troops to leave the contested area of northeastern Syria. Just three days later, Turkey began an offensive on Syria displacing thousands of Syrians and Kurds living in the region.

Franklin Graham Says He Won’t Second Guess Trump on Syria

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Franklin Graham, who disagrees with the President’s decision to withdraw troops from Turkey, told CBN News this week that he won’t “second guess” the President.

Kurdish Politician, Champion of Christians Hevrin Khalef Killed in Syria

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Future Syria Party’s Secretary-General Hevrin Khalef, a 35-year-old politician who fought for tolerance in her country between Christians, Arabs, and Kurds, has been shot and killed by pro-Turkish militants in Syria.

Thousands of Christians Flee Syria as Violence Continues between Turkey and Syria

Friday, October 11, 2019

Thousands of Christians, Kurds and Yazidis are fleeing parts of Syria as violence continues between Turkey’s forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces.

Criticism of President Trump’s Syria Decision Escalates: How Should Christians Relate to Him?

Friday, October 11, 2019

Turkey is continuing its offensive on Kurdish-held areas of northern Syria this morning. The BBC reports that at least eleven civilians have died while tens of thousands have fled their homes. The offensive began two days ago after President Trump moved American troops out of the area.