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‘Open the gates’: riots, fires and escape attempts as Syrian army takes over IS camp
ByWilliam Christou in al-Hawl, Syria January 22, 2026

Director of al-Hawl camp describes chaotic scenes as Kurdish guards fled and government fighters arrived. Will Christou reports from al-HawlThe children crowded the wire fence, waiting for the guard to turn his back, and made a break for it. They pumpe…

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The revolutionary women of Rojava are in grave danger. That has consequences for us all | Natasha Walter
ByNatasha Walter January 22, 2026

For a decade, the autonomous territory in Syria has been a bastion of gender equality. It holds important lessons for the fight against authoritarianismA year ago, I was in north-east Syria, in the Kurdish-dominated area known as Rojava, listening to s…

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Jared Kushner outlines ‘board of peace’ plans for redevelopment of Gaza – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian January 22, 2026

Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner spoke in Davos on Thursday about the ‘board of peace’ plans for Gaza’s postwar redevelopment at an event on the sidelines of the World Economic ForumDavos live – latest updates Continue reading…

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Trump claims world ‘richer, safer’ than year ago at launch of his ‘board of peace’
ByHeather Stewart in Davos and Julian Borger January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

US president holds signing ceremony at World Economic Forum amid concerns new body seeks to replace UNDonald Trump has claimed the world is “richer, safer and much more peaceful than it was just one year ago” as he hosted a launch event for his “board …

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Jordan used Israeli phone-cracking tool to surveil pro-Gaza activists, report finds
ByStephanie Kirchgaessner January 22, 2026

Researchers find with high confidence that security officials used Cellebrite to extract data from activists’ phonesAuthorities in Jordan appear to be using an Israeli digital tool to extract information from the mobile phones of activists and proteste…

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UK not ready to sign up to Donald Trump’s ‘board of peace’, says Yvette Cooper
ByAlexandra Topping Political correspondent January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Foreign secretary says Britain supports president’s Gaza plan but there are concerns around involvement of PutinUK politics live – latest updatesDavos live – latest updatesBritain will not join Donald Trump’s “board of peace” on Thursday, Yvette Cooper…

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Will Trump’s board of peace replace the UN? – podcast
By January 22, 2026

Trump’s board of peace includes Putin, Netanyahu and Tony Blair. What on earth will it do? Julian Borger reportsDonald Trump promised to bring peace to Gaza. And part of that promise was the creation of a board of peace. For months it was unclear who w…

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Concern over north-east Syria security amid fears IS militants could re-emerge
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor January 21, 2026

US military says it has transported ‘IS fighters’ to Iraq after Kurdish-controlled prisons and camps changed handsConcerned western officials said they were closely monitoring the deteriorating security situation in north-east Syria amid fears that Isl…

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Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza
ByLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem January 21, 2026

Hospitals say two 13-year-old boys also killed, as the latest violence strains three-month-old ceasefireHospitals in Gaza say Israeli forces killed at least 11 Palestinians on Wednesday, including two 13-year-old boys and three journalists, in the late…

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‘Butcher of Hama’ Rifaat al-Assad, uncle of deposed Syrian ruler, dies aged 88
ByAgence France-Press in Damascus January 21, 2026

Known for role in brutal suppression in the 1980s, the former Defence Brigades head has died after a brief illnessAssad family live in Russian luxury as Bashar ‘brushes up on ophthalmology’Rifaat al-Assad, who was the uncle of the deposed Syrian ruler …

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