France will work in the next weeks to convince European countries to lift more sanctions from Syria on June 1, French President Emmanuel Macron said in Paris, alongside with Syrian leader Ahmad Al …
New Syria prioritizes unity, dialogue over revenge: spokesperson Al-Atassi
Official spokesperson and member of the Syrian National Dialogue Committee Huda Al-Atassi hinted on what could be on the mind of every …
Deadly clashes in Syria’s Druze areas raise fears of widening unrest
The sectarian violence involving Islamist factions, security forces and Druze gunmen is another sign of the fragile security situation.
Syria to sign deal to import electricity from Turkey, minister says
Syria is set to sign a deal to import electricity from Turkey through a 400-kilovolt transmission line between the two countries “soon”, the Syrian state news agency cited the country’s energy …
Held at gunpoint, minutes to leave: How Syria evicts Alawites from their homes
Armed individuals evicted people without a court order, prevented them from taking their belongings, and then moved in.
Document shows Iran had imperial plans in Syria that were foiled by Assad’s collapse
A 33-page study found in Iran’s ransacked embassy in Damascus outlines what Tehran saw as its version of ‘Marshall Plan’ to economically and militarily control Syria …
Iran’s £300bn ‘Marshall Plan’ dream that ended in ruin after 11-day blitz
Found Iranian plans reveal the full scale of Tehran’s ambitions in Syria – and the geopolitical collapse that followed Assad’s fall.
Turkey stresses opposition to decentralisation in Syria
Turkey rejects any plans that undermine the central government in Syria or threaten its sovereignty and territorial integrity, Turkish sources said, responding to demands from Kurds for Syria to adopt …
Israeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace after warning over sectarian attacks
Israel’s air force struck near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday hours after warning Syrian authorities not to march toward villages inhabited by members of a minority sect in southern Syria.
The aftermath of deadly clashes near Syria’s capital
Residents near the Syrian capital of Damascus described a “difficult” aftermath and extensive property damage after clashes erupted recently.