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See - Sada Elbalad
20-07-2025
- Health
- See - Sada Elbalad
Syria Sends Emergency Medical Convoy to Suwayda Amid Ceasefire Implementation
By Ahmad El-Assasy The Syrian Ministry of Health announced the immediate dispatch of a fully equipped medical convoy to Suwayda Governorate, following recent security developments in the southern region. In an official statement, the ministry said the convoy includes 20 advanced ambulances accompanied by highly specialized and ready-to-deploy medical teams, as well as large quantities of emergency medications and supplies. 'This deployment is part of our national and professional duty to ensure the continuity of health services for all Syrians,' the statement read. The convoy will depart within hours, following direct coordination with the Governor of Suwayda, and in response to the need to establish safe humanitarian corridors. Ceasefire Takes Effect in Suwayda The move comes after the Syrian presidency announced a ceasefire agreement on Saturday evening between Bedouin tribes and local Druze factions in Suwayda, following days of unrest. All parties were urged to adhere strictly to the agreement, with accountability measures in place for any violations. The deal includes a 48-hour implementation window, after which the situation will be reevaluated. Later the same day, Interior Ministry spokesperson Noureddin Al-Baba confirmed that all tribal fighters had been evacuated from Suwayda, and that all internal clashes had ceased. The dispatch of the medical convoy underscores the Syrian government's efforts to stabilize the area and respond to urgent humanitarian needs as the ceasefire agreement begins to take effect. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Jordan News
19-07-2025
- Health
- Jordan News
Syrian Health Ministry Announces Casualty Toll from Sweida Clashes - Jordan News
Syrian Health Ministry Announces Casualty Toll from Sweida Clashes The Syrian Ministry of Health announced late Friday/Saturday that 260 people have been killed in the ongoing clashes in Sweida, with 1,698 others injured—425 of them in critical condition. اضافة اعلان The Syrian Presidency stated: 'Our position on the events in southern Syria stems from a commitment to civil peace, not a logic of revenge.' In a statement released late Friday, the presidency added that 'the unfortunate events in the south are the result of armed groups outside the law attempting to impose a de facto reality.' The statement called on 'all parties to exercise restraint and prioritize reason,' affirming that efforts are being made 'to stop the bloodshed and curb violations.' It also emphasized that 'Syria is a country for all its citizens of various affiliations and communities, including the Druze and Bedouins alike,' adding, 'We do not respond to chaos with more chaos, but rather uphold the law through the law and respond to aggression with justice.' The presidency further stressed that 'attacks on peaceful families and violations of people's dignity are condemned and unacceptable under any pretext.'
Middle East Eye
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Syria: Death toll rises to 27 in Damascus church suicide bombing
The death toll from Sunday's suicide bombing at a Damascus church has risen to at least 27, marking one of the deadliest attacks on Christians in the Syrian capital in over a decade. A masked suicide bomber entered the Greek Orthodox Mar Elias Church in the Dweila district on the outskirts of Damascus while worshippers, including children, were gathered in prayer. He opened fire on the congregation before detonating an explosive vest, possibly with the assistance of a second gunman. The blast shattered pews and caused extensive damage inside the church. The Syrian Ministry of Health reported 25 killed and 63 wounded, while the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 27 people died in the blast, in addition to three unidentified body parts recovered from the site. As of Monday afternoon, no group has formally claimed responsibility, and the identity of the perpetrator remains unknown. However, state officials and independent monitors have pointed to the involvement of an Islamic State (IS) sleeper cell. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa condemned the bombing as a 'heinous crime that targeted innocent people in their places of worship,' calling for national unity in the face of terrorism. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters 'We pledge to the bereaved that we will work day and night … to arrest all those who participated in and planned this heinous crime,' he said, notably stopping short of directly addressing Syria's targeted Christian community. 'If he really cares about Christians' The attack comes as the government attempts to gain the support of minority communities, while Sharaa - a former al-Qaeda member, who has rebranded himself as a statesman following a dramatic rise to power - continues to struggle to assert authority across the country. "I demand that Ahmad al-Sharaa himself comes and investigates the attack, if he is really a president for this country and cares about Christians in this country," the wife of Gerges Bechara, who was killed alongside six of his family members, told reporters. 'I demand that Ahmad al-Sharaa himself comes and investigates the attack, if he is about Christians in this country' - wife of victim Gerges Bechara In a press conference, Syrian interior ministry spokesman Noureddine al-Baba said that initial investigations indicate that IS was behind the attack. 'The security of places of worship is a red line,' he said, adding that IS and remaining members of the ousted Assad government are trying to destabilise Syria. Syrian Information Minister Hamza Mustafa condemned the attack, describing it as a terrorist act. 'This cowardly act goes against the civic values that bring us together,' he said on X. 'We will not back down from our commitment to equal citizenship … and we also affirm the state's pledge to exert all its efforts to combat criminal organisations and to protect society from all attacks threatening its safety.' The suicide bomber detonated an explosive belt at the church entrance as around 350 worshippers gathered for the evening service, which was being held in honour of Antiochian saints. Witnesses and videos widely shared on social media showed shattered glass, bloodied floors, and overturned pews inside the church, with emergency lights flashing as rescue teams pulled out the dead and wounded. 'This is an attack against every patriotic Syrian who believes in Syria,' Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh said. Saleh is the former director of the Syrian civil defence organisation known as the White Helmets. Across the Middle East, non-state armed groups are down but not out Read More » On Monday morning, the scene outside the church was marked by shattered glass, a heavy security presence, and an eerie calm. Numerous international and Arab governments, including the United States, European Union, France, the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon, strongly condemned the church bombing as a cowardly terrorist act and urged Syrian authorities to protect religious minorities . For his part, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday denounced the attack, calling it a 'heinous terrorist attack'. 'We will never allow our sisterly neighbour be dragged into a new state of instability at the hands of terrorist groups in the suburbs,' Erdogan said in a statement. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate also condemned the bombing and urged Syrian authorities to protect places of worship. A vigil for the victims is scheduled to be held this evening at Mar Elias Church.
