Idlib

Syrian government shelling in Idlib kills 9, including 3 children

Syria's last rebel stronghold has seen an uptick in government attacks, with at least 10 children killed in the past two weeks.

Al-Monitor Staff | Syria | Jul 15, 2021

A relative mourns over the graves of three children who were killed in regime artillery shelling on the outskirts of al-Foua at a cemetery in Binnish in Syria's rebel-held northwestern province of Idlib on July 15, 2021.

Idlib authorities begin restoration of historic mosque

The government affiliated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria’s Idlib is restoring the historic Great Mosque, which was severely damaged by Syrian government shelling.

Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Jul 14, 2021

Restoration work at Great Mosque in Idlib

Uzbek jihadis destroy antiquities in Idlib Museum

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham tries to manage the even more radical groups under its rule.

Khaled al-Khateb | Syria | Jun 21, 2021

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham cracks down on Assad supporters in Idlib

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham carried out a spate of arrests in several areas under its control in Idlib, targeting pro-Syrian government individuals who supported President Bashar al-Assad in the recent presidential elections, as well as members of the Islamic State.

Sultan al-Kanj | Syria | Jun 4, 2021

Little-known groups target Turkish military presence in Syria

Two little-known groups in northwest Syria are claiming responsibility for attacks against Turkish troops in the area, which some say may benefit al-Qaeda against Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

Sultan al-Kanj | Syria | May 20, 2021

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham expands recruitment to all of Idlib province

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is offering young Syrians in the northwestern province of Idlib many incentives to join the militant group's ranks.

Khaled al-Khateb | Syria | May 15, 2021

Aid groups overwhelmed by needs and numbers of displaced Syrians

In an attempt to alleviate the suffering of the displaced and as part of the winter response plan for the camps, Syrian humanitarian organizations are implementing different projects. But they have still failed to reach radical solutions.

Mohammed Hardan | Syria | Mar 2, 2021

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham intensifies campaign against al-Qaeda affiliate in Idlib

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham presses on with its campaign to weaken Hurras al-Din.

Khaled al-Khateb | Syria | Feb 25, 2021

Rise of Turkish lira is not felt by citizens in Syria’s Idlib

Civilians in the areas controlled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in northwest Syria are reeling under exorbitant prices of goods and the lack of a strict supply control, while the Turkish lira, which is in circulation in those areas, rises against the US dollar.

Sultan al-Kanj | Syria | Feb 24, 2021

Who benefits from attacks on Turkish forces in Idlib?

Repeated attacks on Turkish posts and soldiers in Idlib are obstructing Turkish efforts to reopen the M4 international highway and cement the cease-fire, raising questions about the parties behind the attacks.

Khaled al-Khateb | Syria | Feb 10, 2021

Flooding renders thousands of displaced Syrians homeless in northwest

Weeks of heavy rains have created immense hardship for Idlib residents, who are already contending with the war between rebel groups and the government.

Al-Monitor Staff | Syria | Jan 29, 2021

Is Al-Qaeda affiliate expanding attacks beyond Syrian town of Idlib?

Hurras al-Din, affiliated with al-Qaeda in Syria, claimed responsibility for an attack against a Russian base in northern Raqqa and pledged to expand operations outside its areas of deployment in Idlib.

Khaled al-Khateb | Syria | Jan 11, 2021

Humanitarian disaster looms over camps during winter

The lives of thousands of Syrian families in the Idlib camps lives turn into hell every year with the start of winter amid the lack of heating and rainwater drainage.

Sultan al-Kanj | Syria | Dec 30, 2020

Some Syrians prefer Idlib over areas under control of Turkish-backed armed groups

While security chaos is deemed limited in Idlib, areas under the control of Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army factions are suffering from poor security conditions amid frequent assassinations and bombings targeting civilians and military personnel.

Sultan al-Kanj | Syria | Oct 21, 2020

US drone strike kills two suspected al-Qaeda officials in Idlib

The strike is believed to have killed a former member of Huras al-Din's Shura Council and a security official.

Al-Monitor Staff | Syria | Oct 16, 2020

Idlib

Syrian government shelling in Idlib kills 9, including 3 children

Syria's last rebel stronghold has seen an uptick in government attacks, with at least 10 children killed in the past two weeks.

Idlib authorities begin restoration of historic mosque

Uzbek jihadis destroy antiquities in Idlib Museum

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham cracks down on Assad supporters in Idlib

Little-known groups target Turkish military presence in Syria

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham expands recruitment to all of Idlib province

Aid groups overwhelmed by needs and numbers of displaced Syrians

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham intensifies campaign against al-Qaeda affiliate in Idlib

Rise of Turkish lira is not felt by citizens in Syria’s Idlib

Who benefits from attacks on Turkish forces in Idlib?

Flooding renders thousands of displaced Syrians homeless in northwest

Is Al-Qaeda affiliate expanding attacks beyond Syrian town of Idlib?

Humanitarian disaster looms over camps during winter

Some Syrians prefer Idlib over areas under control of Turkish-backed armed groups

US drone strike kills two suspected al-Qaeda officials in Idlib

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