Crime & Justice Crime & Justice 2023-05-16 Hizbullah's control over border areas with Syria prevents refugees' return The Iran-backed party has been acquiring land and homes in certain parts of Syria, complicating the return of Syrian refugees from Lebanon. Crime & Justice 2023-05-08 Iraq court sentences to death killer of academic Hisham al-Hashemi Al-Hashemi had been an outspoken critic of powerful Iran-aligned militias and had reportedly received death threats from Kataib Hizbullah. Crime & Justice 2023-05-04 Russian company lures Syrian youth to fight in Ukraine, Libya Syrian youth facing unemployment and dire economic conditions are being sucked in by a 'private security company' to fight for Russia's interests. Crime & Justice 2023-05-02 Hizbullah-backed group runs cross-border smuggling racket in Lebanon's north The Asyad al-Hudoud smuggling network has been working in concert with the Syrian regime's 4th Division, led by the Syrian president's brother, Maher al-Assad. Crime & Justice 2023-04-25 Iraqi youth seen as target of IRGC-backed 'crystal meth' smuggling operation Trafficking in the illicit drug methamphetamine benefits the IRGC and its proxies by weakening the societies of neighbouring countries and serving as a lucrative -- but deadly -- business. Crime & Justice 2023-04-14 Al-Assad's inner circle is deeply embroiled in Captagon trade Arab states considering a normalisation of ties with the Syrian regime should consider the impact of the illicit drug trade on their populations. Crime & Justice 2023-04-14 Fury in Syria as Iran camouflages military shipments as 'earthquake aid' As humanitarian aid floods into Syria, Iran has exploited the situation to send in arms and military equipment for its affiliated militias, a new report reveals. Crime & Justice 2023-04-07 Beneath the paint, drones used in Mideast, Ukraine attacks are 'made in Iran' Debris recovered from drone attacks in Middle East and Ukraine link UAVs to Iran, despite the Islamic Republic's efforts to hide their origin. Crime & Justice 2023-03-16 Hizbullah defectors, former supporters bemoan party's neglect In videos posted online and interviews with Al-Mashareq, former Hizbullah fighters and supporters criticise the party's treatment of its own. Crime & Justice 2023-03-09 Syrians blame regime corruption, substandard housing for heavy quake toll Regime looters stripped rebar from residential buildings, while systemic government corruption spawned substandard housing. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Next
