Jordan is a dependable U.S. ally in a region where reliability is scarce. Jordan promotes religious tolerance, hosts U.S. forces, and cares for hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees. It punches …
Finance Minister Welcomes Caesar Act Repeal, a Step Toward Rebuilding Syria
Syrian Finance Minister, Mohammad Yusr Barniyeh said that the repeal of the Caesar Act by U.S. Senate represents a major diplomatic achievement for Syria …
CBS Governor: Repealing Caesar Act is a Turning Point in Syria’s Economy
Governor ,Abdulkader al-Husrieh affirmed that the repealing of the Caesar Act is a significant step toward alleviating the …
U.S. to provide $720 million Syria aid and funds for Sahel, South Sudan
The United States said on Thursday it would provide more than $720 million in humanitarian assistance in response to the crisis in Syria, plus nearly $152 million for Africa’s Sahel region and almost …
Turkey orders 82 arrests, including Kurdish opposition members, over 2014 protests
Turkey on Friday ordered the arrest of 82 people including members of a pro-Kurdish opposition party over violent protests in 2014 against an attack on the Syrian Kurdish town of Kobani.
Sanctions are strangling Syria’s new economy
In places like Jobar, the task facing Syria’s new government stands in stark relief, written on the destroyed remnants of once bustling streets. And these visible scars are just one indication of the …
Few women lawmakers elected in Syria’s first parliamentary election since ousting of Bashar al-Assad
Just seven women have been elected in Syria’s first elections since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, in an indirect parliamentary election marred by concerns about representation of minorities and the …
CENTCOM kills Al-Qaida-affiliated terrorist leader in Syria
The U.S. military has killed a senior member of an Al-Qaida-affiliated terrroist group in Syria, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday.
Minorities had hoped to break into Syria’s new political order in the weekend vote but few succeeded
Syria’s first parliamentary elections since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad have revealed deep divisions among the country’s minority communities.
Erdogan: Stable Syria is Essential for Regional Security
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan affirmed on Tuesday that maintaining stability in Syria is crucial for ensuring security across the region.