E.U. countries near agreement on easing Syria sanctions, a big policy shift
The E.U. is moving to ease sanctions in a bid to sway how HTS leads Syria’s transition and to further curb Russian influence ...
UN refugee chief calls for more help for Syria as refugees begin to return en masse
The United Nations refugee chief says some 200,000 refugees have returned to Syria from neighboring countries since the ...
Syria Cancels Port Management Contract With Russian Firm, Sources Say
DAMSASCUS (Reuters) - Syria's new ruling administration has cancelled a contract with a Russian firm to manage and operate ...
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Don’t Let Geopolitics Ruin Syria’s Transition
The rebel offensive benefited from careful preparation and the support of Turkey, which occupies territory in Syria’s north ...
In Syria's Golan Heights buffer zone, residents fear Israel is making a land grab
After the ouster of Syria's longtime leader Bashar al-Assad last month, Israel's military has taken up a new post in the ...
Syria's Al-Hol Camp Readies First Return of Syrian Detainees, Director Says
Al-Hol camp director Jihan Hanan said preparations were under way for the voluntary return of 66 families from the massive ...
Southern rebels loom large as Syria’s new rulers try to form a national army
Syria's interim rulers are trying to form a united national army after the fall of Bashar Assad late last year.
As Syria ponders a democratic future: 5 lessons from the Arab Spring
While it’s unclear what exact political path Syria will take, the dilemmas the country faces are similar to the experiences ...
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Syria’s new government ends Russian lease of Tartous port: What we know
The new authorities in Syria ended an agreement with the Russian company managing the key port of Tartous in the latest sign ...
UNICEF Helps Families Rebuild Their Lives In Syria
UNICEF remains steadfast in its commitment to reach every child in Syria with the critical support they need. Committed to ...
Syria's Economy Reborn After Being Freed From Assad
When Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria, merchants like Youssef Rajab kept much of their imported stock hidden for fear of arrest ...
U.S. shared secret intelligence with Syria’s new leaders
Sham, which overthrew the Assad regime last month, reflects rising U.S. alarm that ISIS could mount a resurgence.