The Global Coalition

Across Syria, local residents are working hard to remove explosive remnants in tandem with specialists to keep future generations safe. See how Abu al-Ezz spearheaded the effort to safeguard his community.

"Show forgiveness so that justice can take root." Sheik Muhannad Fawaz speaks to his community about the need to support returnees.

“Every day of work here is a step towards life returning.” After losing his home in rural Homs, Youssef now runs a small cart selling coffee and snacks, rebuilding a steady income and stability.

رئيس الوزراء كير ستارمر اجتمع صباح اليوم برئيس الجمهورية العربية السورية أحمد الشرع في داوننغ ستريت. تناولت المحادثات العلاقات البريطانية السورية، والحرب الدائرة في الشرق الأوسط، حيث شدد الزعيمان على أهمية تجنّب مزيد من التصعيد. كما أشاد رئيس الوزراء بجهود الحكومة السورية في التصدي لداعش. gov.uk/government/new…

South of Damascus, local residents such as Ahmad still recall a time when Daesh turned public spaces into execution sites. Today, their fight for justice is a vital part of healing and rebuilding.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer met the President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Downing Street yesterday. Together, the leaders agreed that this is an important moment for the UK-Syria relationship, addressing the ongoing war in the Middle East and stressing the importance of avoiding further escalation. Starmer also commended the Syrian government's efforts in countering Daesh. gov.uk/government/new…

Last month, over 5,700 suspected Daesh members have been securely transferred from Syria to Iraq. Their cases are now being investigated through Iraq’s judicial process.

In Anbar, the Tadhamun Recovery Centre has provided psychological support to nearly 2,500 returnees, helping them complete a safe, structured reintegration process.

Educator Rima Kashmoula helps children with special needs return to learning. Through her institute and community support, dozens of students in Mosul have resumed their education.

During Daesh’s occupation, Ammar Taha managed to preserve Mosul's musical archive, saving around 47,000 audio items spanning half a century.

Syria’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of senior Daesh commander during a security operation in Aleppo. The arrest forms part of a wider campaign degrading Daesh networks.

Nowruz returns to Damascus, bringing communities together in celebration of culture, identity, and shared traditions. A united society is the strongest answer to the divisions Daesh once sought to impose.

The Global Coalition extends its wishes for peace, strength, and hope to all those celebrating.

During Daesh’s control, the terrorist group banned Mheibes – a traditional Iraqi Ramadan game involving the hiding of a ring. Following Daesh’s territorial defeat, communities across Iraq are re-establishing this cultural practice.

Injured by airstrikes during Daesh’s occupation, Mohannad recovered through physiotherapy. Today, he volunteers through an organisation to help children with physical rehabilitation.

The Anbar International Hotel has reopened its doors. Destroyed by Daesh in 2014, the hotel is welcoming guests once more and bringing jobs back to the community.

Daesh lies. Its violence tears families apart and devastates communities, no matter what its propaganda claims. Now its propaganda amplifies the suffering it creates in Nigeria. Communities that reject its lies and stand together are always stronger.

When Daesh took control of Raqqa, local residents hid the city's artefacts to protect them. Today, those objects are back in the museum and the museum is open for everyone to enjoy.

The Raqqa Children’s hospital in Raqqa was destroyed during Daesh’s occupation. Today, it serves over 250 patients every day.

Daesh shows its weakness as the gap between leadership and supporters widens, and 'seniors' fail to rally a discontent base. The group's fortunes continue to decline.