Kurds in Iraq and Syria this week have marked the Newroz festival, a traditional celebration of spring and renewal, at a time when many are hoping that a new political beginning is on the horizon.
Having a name: In Syria, they want to be wanted by the Assad regime
For more than five decades, the dictator Bashar al-Assad and his father before him ruled Syria by terror. Anyone wanted by any of the regime’s numerous intelligence …
Top Turkish exporters association sets up new Syria desk
The top Turkish exporters’ body appointed on Wednesday Celal Kadooğlu, the chairperson of the Southeastern Anatolia Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds …
Syria to Investigate Violence That Killed Hundreds of Civilians
(Bloomberg) — Syria’s interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has formed a committee to investigate the violence in some cities that killed hundreds of civilians in recent days and sparked condemnation from …
Syria Sanctions Relief Sought by Bipartisan Pair of Lawmakers
A bipartisan pair of lawmakers is seeking sanctions relief for Syria as the country rebuilds after the fall of President Bashar al Assad.
U.S., Israel interested in Sudan, Somalia and Syria for resettlement of Gazans, sources say
The Trump administration and Israel approached the governments of Sudan and Somalia, and have also been interested in Syria, as potential places to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, according to three …
EU steps up financial support for Syrians but says hope is ‘hanging by a thread’
On Monday, the Commission chief unveiled almost €2.5 billion in additional support for Syrians over the next two years. It will be channelled to support Syrians in their home country as well as those …
EU steps up financial support for Syrians but says hope is ‘hanging by a thread’
On Monday, the Commission chief unveiled almost €2.5 billion in additional support for Syrians over the next two years. It will be channelled to support Syrians in their home country as well as those …
Germany reopens Damascus embassy 13 years after Syrian war forced its closure
Germany has reopened its embassy in Damascus, 13 years after it was shuttered in the early phase of Syria’s civil war. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopened the mission during a visit to the …
Germany reopens Damascus embassy 13 years after Syrian war forced its closure
Germany has reopened its embassy in Damascus, 13 years after it was shuttered in the early phase of Syria’s civil war. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopened the mission during a visit to the …