Syrian migrant’s claim for compensation for collective expulsion denied by European court

File image dated 13 August 2015 of refugees, reportedly from Syria, who crossed the Turkish coast in a rubber dinghy, cheering as they make their way to disembark illegally on the coast of Skala Sykamias on the island of Lesbos., North Aegean Sea, Greece. EPA/KATIA CHRISTODOULOU

Brussels, Dec 13 (EFE). – The General Court of the European Union on Wednesday dismissed a civil claim for compensation brought by a Syrian migrant against the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) for allegedly being returned to sea by Greece, considering that he did not prove that the facts happened as he said. … Read more

Syrian Kurds announce 26 dead in clashes with local militias

(FILE) Fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stand guard near Al Na'im roundabout in the center of Al Raqa, Syria, October 18, 2017. EFE/ Youssef Rabih Youssef

Beirut, Oct 29 (EFE) – The Kurdish-led alliance Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) asserted that 26 people were killed on Sunday in clashes between its troops and local militias that attacked areas under Syrian Kurdish control in the eastern province of Deir al Zur. The attackers launched the assault early in the morning from three different … Read more

US warns increased attacks on bases in Iraq and Syria

US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby participates in a news conference during which they faced questions on the situation in Israel and Gaza, in Washington, DC, USA, 23 October 2023. EFE/EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

Washington, Oct 23 (EFE).- White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Monday that rocket and drone attacks by Iranian-backed groups against US military bases in Iraq and Syria have increased in recent days. “We are deeply concerned about the potential for a significant escalation of these attacks in the coming days,” Kirby … Read more

Desperate for aid, Syrians still suffering one month after quakes

A woman tries to salvage some belongings from the rubble at the site of collapsed buildings following a powerful earthquake, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, 05 March 2023. EFE/EPA/SEDAT SUNA

Beirut, Mar 6 (EFE).- One month after powerful twin earthquakes struck northern Syria, people in the war-torn nation are still struggling with dire conditions and slow-paced relief efforts, aid organizations said on Monday. “One month later, life for children in earthquake-affected areas remains unimaginably hard. Thousands are still living in tents, rubble is still being … Read more

Hatay in southern Turkey struck by new magnitude-6.4 quake

Istanbul, Feb 20 (EFE).- Another large earthquake on Monday shook the southern Turkish province of Hatay, one of the worst affected by the twin tremors on February 6 that have left at least 47,000 people dead in Turkey and Syria. The latest temblor, measuring magnitude 6.4 with its epicenter to the south of the city … Read more

One million living in temporary shelters after Turkey earthquakes

Istanbul, Turkey, Feb 19 (EFE).- Around one million Turks have lost their homes and are currently living in tents, prefabricated houses or other temporary shelters following the two massive earthquakes which struck two weeks ago, killing at least 40,689 people in Turkey, authorities reported Sunday. Nearly half a million people have also been evacuated from … Read more

3 survivors pulled from rubble 260 hours after deadly quakes

Istanbul, Feb 17 (EFE).- Three survivors in southwestern Turkey were pulled from the rubble on Friday 11 days after twin earthquakes devastated swathes of southern Turkey and northern Syria. The three rescued people had spent 260 hours trapped under debris in the city of Antakya, one of the hardest hit by the magnitude 7.7 and … Read more