On May 23, 2026, Syria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing condolences to Morocco following the collapse of a residential building in the city of Fes. The incident occurred on May 22, 2026, in the historic medina district, killing at least two people and injuring several others, according to local authorities.
The Syrian statement, carried by state news agency SANA, conveyed solidarity with the Moroccan government and people, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. No further details on the cause of the collapse were immediately available.
Rescue teams from the Moroccan civil protection agency have been working at the site. The building was reportedly old and in a densely populated area. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.
