Author: Irfan Ashraf

The fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in December 2024, marked a significant turning point in Syria’s history. It has shattered the foundations of a dictatorship that captivated Syria for decades. When opposition forces opened the gates of prisons and detention centers, a gush of grief and hope swept across the country. Families, many of whom had endured years of uncertainty rushed to these horrible spots to uncover the fates of their loved ones. The Syria Civil Defence organization, also known as the White Helmets, played a key role in liberating approximately 25,000 prisoners from Sednaya. Sednaya Prison, located 30 kilometers…

The circumstances for Palestinian refugees, particularly in camps in Gaza and the West Bank, have become intense. Israeli forces have assaulted these camps frequently. These refugee camps are already overpopulated and lack basic resources. These military strikes in and around Palestinian refugee camps have perpetuated a state of unceasing tension and instability and hindered the possibility of continual relief for the people. Substantial humanitarian challenges include shortages of food, water, medical care and safe shelter. Camps such as Nur Shams in Tulkarm and Nablus have experienced extensive destruction. People living in these camps are those who have been forcibly displaced…

The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), situated on the outskirts of Ankara, became the target of a terrorist attack on Oct. 23, 2024. The attack happened around 3:30 p.m. local time when a blast was heard, followed by gunshots at the facility. According to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, five people, including four TAI employees and a taxi driver, were killed, while 22 others sustained injuries. The attack was condemned by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan while he was away in Kazan to attend the 16th BRICS summit in Russia. A prime motive for the PKK attack might be to damage Türkiye’s reputation…