Syria news

Here are some recent news updates from Syria:

Conflict and Violence

• The Syrian government has launched a new military offensive in the northwestern province of Idlib, targeting rebel-held areas and causing thousands of civilians to flee. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Syrian army has captured several towns and villages in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor from ISIS militants. (Source: Reuters)
• A car bomb explosion in the city of Aleppo has killed at least 10 people and injured many more. (Source: BBC)

Humanitarian Crisis

• The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian situation in Syria is at a "crisis point" due to the ongoing conflict and lack of access to aid. (Source: UN News)
• The World Food Programme has announced that it will suspend food aid to over 1 million people in Syria due to funding shortages. (Source: WFP)
• The Syrian government has denied reports of a cholera outbreak in the country, despite claims by aid agencies that there have been cases of the disease. (Source: AP)

Politics and Diplomacy

• The Syrian government has announced that it will hold presidential elections in May, with President Bashar al-Assad expected to run for re-election. (Source: SANA)
• The United States has imposed new sanctions on several Syrian officials and entities, including the country's intelligence agency and a key ally of President Assad. (Source: US Treasury Department)
• Russia has announced that it will continue to support the Syrian government in its fight against terrorism, despite international criticism of its actions in the country. (Source: TASS)

Other News

• The Syrian government has announced that it will allow the return of refugees who fled the country during the conflict, but many are skeptical about the plan. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Syrian army has captured several oil fields in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor, which could provide a significant source of revenue for the government. (Source: Reuters)
• The Syrian government has launched a new campaign to promote tourism in the country, despite the ongoing conflict and security concerns. (Source: SANA)