As they spend their first Ramadan in their country in years, many Syrians who’ve recently returned from abroad to a homeland they were forced to flee have been celebrating the end of the Assad family’ …
There’s Still a Chance to Get Syria Right
Trying to rebuild a war-ravaged country without humanitarian aid or sanction relief is like trying to get up with a boot on your neck.
Who are the key ministers in Syria’s new transitional government?
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara announced a transitional government on Saturday, appointing 23 ministers in a broadened cabinet. The move is seen as a key milestone in the transition from decades of …
Kurdish Legal Scholar Named Education Minister in Syria’s New Cabinet
Despite Mohammad Terko’s appointment, a Kurdish scholar from Afrin, the transitional cabinet notably excluded members of the Kurdish-led and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the …
Syria donors pledge $6.5 billion in aid hoping to encourage its new leaders down the path to peace
BRUSSELS — International donors on Monday pledged almost 6 billion euros ($6.5 billion) in aid for Syria, hoping to encourage the new leaders of the conflict-ravaged country toward a peaceful …
Italy pledges 68 million euros in aid for Syria
Italy has earmarked some 68 million euros ($73.20 million) to finance humanitarian projects and rebuild infrastructure in Syria, Rome’s foreign minister told lawmakers on Thursday, saying it was …
Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
GENEVA – Programmes to help prevent malnourishment in children in Yemen, Afghanistan and Syria could be suspended within months if urgent funding is not found, the U.N.’s World Food Programme warned …
Sanctions Relief Comes with Heavy US Conditions for Syria
The United States recently gave Syria a list of conditions it must meet to receive partial relief from the harsh economic sanctions that have been in place for years. The list was presented by a …
Can One Man Hold Syria Together?
The one thing holding Syria together now is Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has taken on the near-impossible job of teaching his people to trust one another again. It is an unlikely role for a former jihadist.
Putin offers Syria’s Sharaa support and cooperation
President Vladimir Putin sent a message to Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa backing efforts to ensure Syria’s territorial integrity and offering Russia’s “practical cooperation” on a whole range of …