The anti-narcotics directorates of Syria and Jordan said Sunday that joint security cooperation between the two countries led to the foiling of seven drug-smuggling attempts across their shared border in recent weeks. In a joint statement published on the Syrian Interior Ministry’s Telegram channel, both agencies said their coordinated field operations and exchange of intelligence…

RAQQA, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Sunday the arrest of 71 individuals, including members linked to the Islamic State (ISIS), during a wide-scale security operation in the town of Ain Issa, north of Raqqa, northern Syria. In an official statement published on its website, the SDF said its units…

DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) carried out on Sunday a series of security operations in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria, arresting seven suspects amid a surge in attacks targeting their forces and local figures.  A military source from the SDF told North Press that joint patrols…

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reaffirmed Turkey’s full support to the Syrian government, noting that Syria’s new People’s Assembly elections on October 5 represent a pivotal step in the country’s history. The foreign minister added that Syria’s stability and security is key for Turkey’s national security. “Our border with Syria and everything beyond it is…

Three provinces will not be included "for security reasons", amid concerns over how representative the polls will be.

Authorities have discovered a mass grave in the Talkalakh area of western Homs countryside, a security official said Saturday. Mohammad al-Khaled, media officer at the Homs Internal Security Directorate, told SANA that the grave was uncovered during security operations in the area. Teams from the competent authorities have begun on-site examination and investigation procedures to…