# Syria
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This month
April 2024
peace out
Last Irish troops stationed in Syria as part of UN peacekeeping mission return home
Updated
5 Apr
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Last month
March 2024
departing the golan
As Irish soldiers depart, peace looks as remote as ever in the violence-ravaged Golan
The Journal recently travelled to Syria to visit Irish troops peacekeeping on the contested Golan.
Niall O'Connor
9 Mar
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Podcast
The Explainer: What challenges are Irish troops facing in an unstable Middle East?
6 Mar
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Coming Home
'Mammoth task': How Ireland will move €23m of kit back from Syria next month
The Irish Defence Forces is ending its ten year involvement in peacekeeping in Syria next month.
Niall O'Connor
4 Mar
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peace out
Ireland's troops are leaving the Golan - we may see a move to smaller 'more impactful' missions
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor spoke to Major General Adrian Ó Murchú in Syria about the future of peacekeeping.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
1 Mar
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This year
2024
Golan Heights
'I hated every second of my civilian job': Irish troops on what it's like to work on the Golan
Niall O’Connor reports from the Golan Heights, where Irish troops have been receiving their service medals today.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
29 Feb
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Syria
Quick Reaction Force: On patrol with Irish soldiers across Syria's contested Golan Heights
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor is in Syria visiting Irish troops keeping the peace on the contested Golan.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
28 Feb
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irish peacekeepers
Irish Army Major General begins week-long visit to troops in Syria as Ireland ends UN mission
The activities of Israel and Hamas have had “huge implications” for UNDOF peacekeepers in the region since 7 October.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
27 Feb
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US strikes
Damascus says US occupation 'cannot continue' after strikes hit Syria and Iraq, killing civilians
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3 Feb
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Syria
10 killed in Israeli strike on Damascus, including Iran intel chief for Syria
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20 Jan
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Last year
2023
FACTCHECK
Debunked: Years-old video of hospital bombing in Syria claimed to show strike on Gaza
9 Nov 2023
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Syria
US military strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops
27 Oct 2023
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Peacekeeping missions
Irish troops in Lebanon take shelter as fire is exchanged across Blue Line
9 Oct 2023
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Homs
At least 112 people killed as drone strikes hit Syrian military ceremony
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5 Oct 2023
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Syrian aid
Syria's Assad visits China in first official trip in decades to seek funds
21 Sep 2023
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Greece
Syrian family loses EU lawsuit against Frontex deportation, despite lodging asylum request
6 Sep 2023
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turkey-syria earthquake
Baby born under rubble of Syrian quake happy and healthy six months on
6 Aug 2023
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Syria
Syria opens key aid corridor to rebel-held areas after Russia vetoed UN decision
13 Jul 2023
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Cabinet
Defence Forces to participate in UN peacekeeping mission in Syria until next spring
13 Jun 2023
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Jeddah
Zelenksyy calls out Arab leaders for supporting Russia after Assad's return to the Arab League
19 May 2023
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tensions
Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Syria after rockets fired towards Golan Heights
9 Apr 2023
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Syria
IS leader responsible for planning Europe attacks killed in air strike, US military says
4 Apr 2023
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Syria
At least 19 killed in US strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria after deadly drone attack
25 Mar 2023
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Civil War
US air strikes kill 14 in Syria in retaliation for drone strike
Updated
24 Mar 2023
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Death Toll
More than 50,000 people killed in Turkey-Syria earthquake, revised toll shows
28 Feb 2023
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Defne
New 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Turkey leaves three dead and scores injured
Updated
21 Feb 2023
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Tragedy
Turkey winds down earthquake rescue as death-toll remains at 44,000
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19 Feb 2023
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Damascus
Israeli air strike kills 15 people in Syrian capital, including two civilians
19 Feb 2023
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Voices
Eyewitness: One man had seen the bodies of his wife, kids and parents brought out of the rubble
Aisha Harbalieh
18 Feb 2023
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Earthquake
Five Syrian children and parents die in house fire after surviving last week's earthquake
17 Feb 2023
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Earthquake
Key updates: Aid convoy passes into rebel-held Syria opens as quake death toll now above 40,000
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15 Feb 2023
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