Fleeing suspect told Yameen Rilwan's fate: Commission

Munaz had met President Yameen before leaving for Syria and told him what had been done to Rilwan.

15 December 2022

Maldives raises MVR 3.2m in aid to quake hit Turkey, Syria

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has pledged to donate 1 million fish cans on behalf of Maldivians to those affected in Turkey and Syria.

11 February 2023

Turkish president declares emergency, death toll at 7200

Tens of thousands of people were injured or left homeless in cities in Turkey and northern Syria.

8 February 2023

Syria mission worth the risk, top U.S. general says

Last month, the U.S. military shot down an Iranian-made drone in Syria that was attempting to conduct reconnaissance on a patrol base in northeastern Syria.

5 March 2023

'6 in Rilwan's murder fled to Syria, but can't confirm death'

In June, three people were arrested and charged with terrorism in connection with Rilwan's disappearance.

15 December 2022

Three women, two children pulled from rubble in Turkey

Organised by Arab tribes, trucks loaded with blankets, food, medical supplies and tents arrived overnight in Syria.

16 February 2023

Turkish leader acknowledges problems with relief efforts

Erdogan, who has declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces and sent in troops to help, arrived in Kahramanmaras.

9 February 2023

Huge earthquake kills 3,000 in Turkey and Syria

In Syria, already wrecked by more than 11 years of civil war, the health ministry said 593 people had been killed.

7 February 2023