All articles tagged with #white helmets
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC Sports
The New Orleans Saints revealed a new white helmet as an alternate option for the 2025 NFL season, joining their traditional gold and black helmets, though the team has not announced when it will debut in a game.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Syria is experiencing its worst drought in decades, leading to devastating wildfires in the Latakia region that have burned over 14,000 hectares, affecting thousands and causing widespread destruction amid ongoing instability and resource shortages.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's government, families and rescue teams are searching Sednaya Prison in Damascus for missing loved ones. The notorious prison, known for severe human rights abuses, is being scoured for hidden cells potentially holding detainees. The collapse of al-Assad's regime has led to the release of many political prisoners, bringing emotional reunions across Syria. The White Helmets are actively involved in the search efforts, as the country grapples with the aftermath of decades of oppressive rule.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Airstrikes in northwestern Syria have resulted in the deaths of 25 people, according to reports from the White Helmets, a volunteer organization known for its emergency response efforts in the region. The strikes highlight the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports
The Cleveland Browns have unveiled white alternate helmets, which they will wear in three games this season, including their Week Two Monday Night Football matchup with the Steelers. This marks the first time the team will wear white helmets since 1951, and the decision was made to honor the team's past and in response to fan feedback. The NFL allows teams to wear alternate helmets in up to three games per season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Survivors of the 12-year Syrian civil war were hit by a massive earthquake on February 6, 2023, which left thousands homeless. The White Helmets, a volunteer civil defense organization, were the only ones to respond to the disaster, but they were unequipped to deal with the magnitude of the disaster. The United Nations has been criticized for its slow response, and an independent U.N.-backed commission has called for a formal investigation into why it took so long to get additional border crossings open. The earthquakes may have prolonged the Syrian peoples' suffering on account of the war, and Iran's military has been accused of taking advantage of the post-quake chaos to smuggle advanced weapons into Syria.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Euronews
The Syrian Civil War, which began 12 years ago, has resulted in catastrophic consequences, including the death of 1.5% of the country's pre-war population. Aleppo was one of the worst-hit places, with over 51,000 civilians killed between 2011 and 2021. The conflict has also resulted in the destruction of historical sites, such as the Umayyad mosque and its minaret. The volunteer group, Syria Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, has become a symbol of resistance during the war. The emergence of ISIS in the conflict resulted in countless acts of violence and atrocities until its self-proclaimed caliphate was destroyed in 2019.