Diyaruna

2023-02-28

Russia's fingerprints clear in Syrian regime chemical attack on Douma

Syrian forces, who were in close co-ordination with Russian forces, dropped chlorine gas cylinders on civilian areas in Douma in 2018, an OPCW investigation has concluded.

IRGC proxies circumvent Iraq's financial regulations, channel money to Iran

Crime & Justice

2023-02-13

IRGC proxies circumvent Iraq's financial regulations, channel money to Iran

A network of IRGC-affiliated militia groups has transferred tens of millions of US dollars from Iraq to Iran, using fraudulent or inflated invoices, report shows.

Dubious dealings: Lebanese drug lord partners with Syrian regime, Hizbullah

Crime & Justice

2023-02-01

Dubious dealings: Lebanese drug lord partners with Syrian regime, Hizbullah

Lebanese fugitive Nouh Zaiter is part of a small circle of Bashar al-Assad allies who, with Syrian regime figures and Hizbullah, traffic illegal drugs.

Iran's dubious purchase of Airbus airliners spotlights regime's history of illicit activity

Crime & Justice

2023-01-26

Iran's dubious purchase of Airbus airliners spotlights regime's history of illicit activity

The Iranian government's recent acquisition of decommissioned commercial aircraft is in reality a cover to boost its expansionist agenda in the region, experts say.

Iraq tightens financial measures to stop dollar smuggling to Iran

Crime & Justice

2023-01-24

Iraq tightens financial measures to stop dollar smuggling to Iran

Stricter banking measures implemented with Iraq's international partners have succeeded in curbing dollar smuggling to a large extent.

'Al-Jazeera Thunderbolt' smashes east Syria ISIS cells

Crime & Justice

2023-01-18

'Al-Jazeera Thunderbolt' smashes east Syria ISIS cells

Syrian Democratic Forces headed up operation targeting ISIS cells in the Syria-Iraq border area, where the extremists have staged recent attacks.

Syrian regime and Hizbullah cronies drain Lebanon's dollars

Crime & Justice

2023-01-13

Syrian regime and Hizbullah cronies drain Lebanon's dollars

Millions of dollars are being smuggled from Lebanon to Syria, with the Bekaa Valley town of Chtoura serving as the hub for the exchange.

Russian general expected to face international justice for crimes in Syria, Ukraine

Crime & Justice

2023-01-12

Russian general expected to face international justice for crimes in Syria, Ukraine

The International Criminal Court's investigation into alleged Russian war crimes committed in Syria and Ukraine will put the Kremlin in a difficult position on the world stage.

Reassignment of disgraced Russian general highlights cronyism among Putin's ranks

Crime & Justice

2022-12-28

Reassignment of disgraced Russian general highlights cronyism among Putin's ranks

Col. Gen. Aleksandr Chaiko was reassigned from Ukraine back to Syria following a string of battlefield failures, 'as if he were a pawn in a game of chess', analysts say.

Anger and resentment of Iranians sully legacy of regime 'hero' Soleimani

Crime & Justice

2022-12-15

Anger and resentment of Iranians sully legacy of regime 'hero' Soleimani

Statues and posters of former Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani are routinely destroyed hours after being put up -- evidence of hatred many Iranians have for him and the IRGC.