Fared Al Mahlool | فريد المحلول
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Freelance Syrian conflict reporter and researcher, bomb survivor, covering the ongoing crisis in Syria. Previous research assistant @columbia.
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Violence in Syria committed by the Assad regime and its allies Iran and Russia are consistently underreported in Western media.
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BREAKING NEWS — Arrival of Mazloum Abdi in Damascus Ahead of High-Level Meeting
Mazloum Abdi has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, in preparation for a highly anticipated meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, in the presence of U.S. envoy Tom Barrack.
Mazloum Abdi has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, in preparation for a highly anticipated meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, in the presence of U.S. envoy Tom Barrack.
January 18, 2026 at 10:37 AM
BREAKING NEWS — Arrival of Mazloum Abdi in Damascus Ahead of High-Level Meeting
Mazloum Abdi has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, in preparation for a highly anticipated meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, in the presence of U.S. envoy Tom Barrack.
Mazloum Abdi has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, in preparation for a highly anticipated meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, in the presence of U.S. envoy Tom Barrack.
At this time, it cannot be ignored that Russia continues to target Ukraine and kill civilians in a blatant violation of international law, while protests persist in Iran against the authoritarian Iranian regime, with a large number of victims.
January 18, 2026 at 12:40 AM
At this time, it cannot be ignored that Russia continues to target Ukraine and kill civilians in a blatant violation of international law, while protests persist in Iran against the authoritarian Iranian regime, with a large number of victims.
Breaking News | Syria
SDF and PKK forces executed all detainees and prisoners in the city of Tabqa, in the countryside of Raqqa province, northern Syria.
SDF and PKK forces executed all detainees and prisoners in the city of Tabqa, in the countryside of Raqqa province, northern Syria.
January 17, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Breaking News | Syria
SDF and PKK forces executed all detainees and prisoners in the city of Tabqa, in the countryside of Raqqa province, northern Syria.
SDF and PKK forces executed all detainees and prisoners in the city of Tabqa, in the countryside of Raqqa province, northern Syria.
Breaking — Syrian Ministry of Defense:
• The Syrian Arab Army has taken control of the strategic city of Tabqa after expelling SDF & PKK forces from it.
• Syrian Arab Army forces have established full control over the Euphrates Dam.
• The Syrian Arab Army has taken control of the strategic city of Tabqa after expelling SDF & PKK forces from it.
• Syrian Arab Army forces have established full control over the Euphrates Dam.
January 17, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Breaking — Syrian Ministry of Defense:
• The Syrian Arab Army has taken control of the strategic city of Tabqa after expelling SDF & PKK forces from it.
• Syrian Arab Army forces have established full control over the Euphrates Dam.
• The Syrian Arab Army has taken control of the strategic city of Tabqa after expelling SDF & PKK forces from it.
• Syrian Arab Army forces have established full control over the Euphrates Dam.
BREAKING NEWS - The Syrian Arab Army has taken full control of Tabqa Military Airbase in Raqqa province, northern Syria.
January 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM
BREAKING NEWS - The Syrian Arab Army has taken full control of Tabqa Military Airbase in Raqqa province, northern Syria.
Ahmed Reunites with His Family After a Decade of Separation.
Ahmed, a young man from the town of Maskanah in the Aleppo countryside, was arrested by Assad’s militias and detained at the Palestine Branch prison, where he was forcibly separated from his family for ten long years.
Ahmed, a young man from the town of Maskanah in the Aleppo countryside, was arrested by Assad’s militias and detained at the Palestine Branch prison, where he was forcibly separated from his family for ten long years.
January 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Ahmed Reunites with His Family After a Decade of Separation.
Ahmed, a young man from the town of Maskanah in the Aleppo countryside, was arrested by Assad’s militias and detained at the Palestine Branch prison, where he was forcibly separated from his family for ten long years.
Ahmed, a young man from the town of Maskanah in the Aleppo countryside, was arrested by Assad’s militias and detained at the Palestine Branch prison, where he was forcibly separated from his family for ten long years.
Syria News | Breaking
Syrian Arab Army forces have taken control of several oil fields in the countryside of Raqqa, northeastern Syria, in a notable field development reflecting shifts in the area’s control map.
Syrian Arab Army forces have taken control of several oil fields in the countryside of Raqqa, northeastern Syria, in a notable field development reflecting shifts in the area’s control map.
January 17, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Syria News | Breaking
Syrian Arab Army forces have taken control of several oil fields in the countryside of Raqqa, northeastern Syria, in a notable field development reflecting shifts in the area’s control map.
Syrian Arab Army forces have taken control of several oil fields in the countryside of Raqqa, northeastern Syria, in a notable field development reflecting shifts in the area’s control map.
BREAKING — The Syrian Ministry of Defense: PKK forces targeted Syrian Arab Army forces in the town of Dibsi Afnan, west of Raqqa Governorate, with suicide drones, resulting in the death of two soldiers.
January 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM
BREAKING — The Syrian Ministry of Defense: PKK forces targeted Syrian Arab Army forces in the town of Dibsi Afnan, west of Raqqa Governorate, with suicide drones, resulting in the death of two soldiers.
Joy among residents in eastern Aleppo as the Syrian Arab Army enters and liberates them from the SDF and PKK.
January 17, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Joy among residents in eastern Aleppo as the Syrian Arab Army enters and liberates them from the SDF and PKK.
Afrin Celebrations Following Syrian Presidential Decree.
Following the Syrian presidential decree concerning Syrian Kurds, Kurdish residents of the city of Afrin in the Aleppo countryside have taken to the streets to celebrate.
Following the Syrian presidential decree concerning Syrian Kurds, Kurdish residents of the city of Afrin in the Aleppo countryside have taken to the streets to celebrate.
January 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Afrin Celebrations Following Syrian Presidential Decree.
Following the Syrian presidential decree concerning Syrian Kurds, Kurdish residents of the city of Afrin in the Aleppo countryside have taken to the streets to celebrate.
Following the Syrian presidential decree concerning Syrian Kurds, Kurdish residents of the city of Afrin in the Aleppo countryside have taken to the streets to celebrate.
BREAKING NEWS — Mazloum Abdi, Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), stated:
Based on calls from friendly countries and mediators, and as a gesture of goodwill to complete the integration process and adhere to the provisions of the March 10 agreement,
Based on calls from friendly countries and mediators, and as a gesture of goodwill to complete the integration process and adhere to the provisions of the March 10 agreement,
January 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM
BREAKING NEWS — Mazloum Abdi, Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), stated:
Based on calls from friendly countries and mediators, and as a gesture of goodwill to complete the integration process and adhere to the provisions of the March 10 agreement,
Based on calls from friendly countries and mediators, and as a gesture of goodwill to complete the integration process and adhere to the provisions of the March 10 agreement,
The President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has issued a decree affirming the rights of Syrian Kurds within the framework of a unified national Syrian identity that is diverse in its components: 🧵
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
The President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has issued a decree affirming the rights of Syrian Kurds within the framework of a unified national Syrian identity that is diverse in its components: 🧵
The Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa: All Kurds residing within the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic will be granted Syrian citizenship, including those previously registered as Maktoumeen (unregistered).
January 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa: All Kurds residing within the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic will be granted Syrian citizenship, including those previously registered as Maktoumeen (unregistered).
BREAKING - The Syrian Arab Army announced that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) have brought in a large number of Iranian-made drones to take part in operations in the eastern Aleppo countryside, northern Syria.
January 16, 2026 at 5:33 PM
BREAKING - The Syrian Arab Army announced that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) have brought in a large number of Iranian-made drones to take part in operations in the eastern Aleppo countryside, northern Syria.
NEW - Sources speaking to Middle East Eye said that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have rejected a U.S. request to withdraw from the western bank of the Euphrates River, including their remaining positions in the eastern Aleppo countryside, northern Syria.
January 16, 2026 at 5:31 PM
NEW - Sources speaking to Middle East Eye said that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have rejected a U.S. request to withdraw from the western bank of the Euphrates River, including their remaining positions in the eastern Aleppo countryside, northern Syria.
FREE IRAN.
January 15, 2026 at 10:03 PM
FREE IRAN.
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
January 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Don’t stop talking about Ukraine!
Iran’s Foreign Minister describes the protests of the Iranian people as terrorist operations.
The clear truth is that the terrorists are you, Minister, and your criminal regime that suppresses and kills protesters —
The clear truth is that the terrorists are you, Minister, and your criminal regime that suppresses and kills protesters —
January 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Iran’s Foreign Minister describes the protests of the Iranian people as terrorist operations.
The clear truth is that the terrorists are you, Minister, and your criminal regime that suppresses and kills protesters —
The clear truth is that the terrorists are you, Minister, and your criminal regime that suppresses and kills protesters —
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
January 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
Don’t stop talking about Iran.
According to multiple sources, Russia has evacuated its military base at Qamishli Airport in northeastern Syria. The base previously housed radar systems, military equipment, and Russian air defense systems.
January 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
According to multiple sources, Russia has evacuated its military base at Qamishli Airport in northeastern Syria. The base previously housed radar systems, military equipment, and Russian air defense systems.
IRAN 💔
January 14, 2026 at 1:53 PM
IRAN 💔
Data indicates that Iran remains cut off as the nation enters another day without digital access.
As the internet shutdown surpasses its 132nd consecutive hour, preliminary reports suggest thousands of casualties.
As the internet shutdown surpasses its 132nd consecutive hour, preliminary reports suggest thousands of casualties.
January 14, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Data indicates that Iran remains cut off as the nation enters another day without digital access.
As the internet shutdown surpasses its 132nd consecutive hour, preliminary reports suggest thousands of casualties.
As the internet shutdown surpasses its 132nd consecutive hour, preliminary reports suggest thousands of casualties.
Reinforcements of the Syrian Arab Army have arrived at joint deployment points with the Syrian Democratic Forces in Deir Hafer and Maskanah, eastern Aleppo countryside, northern Syria.
January 14, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Reinforcements of the Syrian Arab Army have arrived at joint deployment points with the Syrian Democratic Forces in Deir Hafer and Maskanah, eastern Aleppo countryside, northern Syria.
Save Erfan Soltani
January 13, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Save Erfan Soltani
I am a Syrian, and I stand with the Iranian protestors for freedom, and against Ayatollah Khamenei
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I am a Syrian, and I stand with the Iranian protestors for freedom, and against Ayatollah Khamenei