Syria’s neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria’s neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions and reconciliation

Associated Press  

AMMAN, Jordan — Syria’s top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries Sunday called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions on Syria and post-war reconciliation. The foreign ministers of Turkey, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon made their remarks alongside Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani following a meeting in the Jordanian capital Amman. Syria’s new Islamist authorities under interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa have struggled to convince the United States and Europe to lift sanctions to start rebuilding the country after 13 years of war and reconcile with the Kurds in the northeast and Druze in the south to exert state authority across the country. “Stability in Syria requires dialogue with the country’s various components,” said Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein at a joint news conference. Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan welcomed the “historic” meeting and called for cooperation to decrease tension in Syria, and said he alongside others will work against sleeper cells belonging to the extremist Islamic State group and affiliates of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party in Syria and Iraq.

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Syria’s neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions, reconciliation
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Syria’s neighboring foreign ministers call for lifting sanctions, reconciliation

LA Times  

Activists protest against the recent wave of violence and sectarian attacks in Syria’s coastal region, in Damascus, Syria, on Sunday, Syria’s top diplomat and his counterparts from neighboring countries Sunday called for the lifting of Western-led sanctions on Syria and post-war reconciliation. It comes following days of clashes between Syrian security forces and insurgents of the minority Alawite community loyal …

EU suspends select Syria sanctions to encourage democratic development
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1 month ago

EU suspends select Syria sanctions to encourage democratic development

Al Jazeera  

Restrictions dealing with energy, transport and banking have been lifted, as Brussels seeks to encourage democracy. The European Union has lifted select sanctions on Syria as part of an effort to support democratic development during the country’s political transition. The country’s new leadership has urged the West to ease the restrictions in order to help Syria recover from years of …

UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions
1 month ago

UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Creating an inclusive government in Syria in coming weeks will help determine whether Western sanctions are lifted as the country rebuilds after the ouster of former President Bashar Assad, the U.N. special envoy to Syria said Thursday. “What I’m hoping is that with a truly new inclusive government in place on the 1st of March, this will …

Syria FM to join Arab, Western powers at Paris summit to discuss transition
1 month, 1 week ago

Syria FM to join Arab, Western powers at Paris summit to discuss transition

Al Jazeera  

Asaad al-Shaibani is attending a conference expected to address issues including Syria’s political transition and the lifting of EU sanctions. Syria’s foreign minister is set to attend an international conference being hosted by France as regional and Western powers gather in Paris to discuss political transition, humanitarian aid, and rebuilding in the country ravaged by 13 years of war. The …

Syria’s interim foreign minister says Russia-Iran ties to Assad are an open wound after war
1 month, 1 week ago

Syria’s interim foreign minister says Russia-Iran ties to Assad are an open wound after war

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Syria’s relations with Iran and Russia remain an open wound for its people after those nations backed autocratic President Bashar Assad during the long civil war, the country’s new, interim foreign minister said Wednesday. However, he underlined the new government in Damascus’ desire to improve relations with the West and get sanctions on Syria lifted …

Syria interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa holds talks with key ally Turkiye on his second international trip
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syria interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa holds talks with key ally Turkiye on his second international trip

The Hindu  

Syria’s interim President on Tuesday called for international pressure on Israel to force it to withdraw from the buffer zone in southern Syria. During a visit to the Turkish capital, Ahmad al-Sharaa also said Turkiye and Syria were building a “joint strategy” to confront security threats to both countries. “We discussed the threats that would prevent the unity of Syrian …

Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat

NPR  

Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat toggle caption AFP/Getty Images DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria's interim president said Iranian militias that previously operated in the country were not only harmful to it, but also a threat to the wider region. In a wide-ranging interview on Syrian television, Sharaa said Iranian forces were used to "fuel instability" …

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal

Hindustan Times  

BAGHDAD — The fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has led Iran-allied factions in neighboring Iraq to reconsider their push for U.S. forces to exit the country, multiple Iraqi and American officials told The Associated Press. Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal The U.S. and Iraq announced an agreement last year to wind …

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — The fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has led Iran-allied factions in neighboring Iraq to reconsider their push for U.S. forces to exit the country, multiple Iraqi and American officials told The Associated Press. A high-ranking official in Iraq’s National Security Service said that in a meeting with the Iraqi government, his agency had made the argument that …

EU cautiously agrees roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria in wake of Assad’s downfall
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU cautiously agrees roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria in wake of Assad’s downfall

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union foreign ministers on Monday agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria, while insisting that the measures should be reimposed if they see any abuses by the country’s new rulers. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ministers had agreed on a “roadmap” for easing sanctions. Kallas said that an easing of sanctions “could give a boost …

France says EU will lift some sanctions on Syria after al-Assad’s fall
1 month, 3 weeks ago

France says EU will lift some sanctions on Syria after al-Assad’s fall

Al Jazeera  

European countries say they are eager to help reconstruct the war-ravaged country and build bridges with its new leaders. Some European Union sanctions on Syria will be lifted as part of a broader EU move to help stabilise Damascus after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December, France’s foreign minister says. “Regarding Syria, we are going to decide today …

Syria foreign minister says removing sanctions ‘key’ to restoring stability
2 months ago

Syria foreign minister says removing sanctions ‘key’ to restoring stability

Al Jazeera  

Asaad al-Shaibani also says that Syria’s new constitution will represent all of the country’s communities. Syria’s new foreign minister has said that his country hopes to follow in the footsteps of economic powerhouses like Singapore and Saudi Arabia, as it begins to slowly rebuild after nearly 14 years of civil war. “We need the help of the international community to …

The West is making a muddle of its Syria sanctions
2 months ago

The West is making a muddle of its Syria sanctions

Hindustan Times  

FOR many Syrians, the past month has been bewildering. The barges are expected to generate 800 megawatts, which would boost Syria’s electricity output by 50%, welcome relief in a country where the state provides fewer than four hours of power a day. America’s sanctions on Syria date back to 1979, when it labelled the country a state sponsor of terrorism. …

UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad
2 months, 1 week ago

UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday called for the lifting of Western sanctions imposed on Syria over its yearslong civil war, now that former leader Bashar Assad has been ousted and sent into exile. “Revenge and vengeance are never the answer,” Türk said, a month after the Assad family’s decadeslong dynasty ended when insurgent groups …

Arab world, West call for lifting sanctions on Syria
2 months, 1 week ago

Arab world, West call for lifting sanctions on Syria

China Daily  

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud talks to his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Riyadh on Sunday. "We stressed the importance of lifting unilateral and international sanctions imposed on Syria, as their continuation hinders the aspirations of the Syrian people to achieve development and reconstruction," said Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Syria's interim Foreign …

Saudi Arabia urges Syria sanctions relief at talks with regional, EU diplomats
2 months, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia urges Syria sanctions relief at talks with regional, EU diplomats

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from West Asia and Europe that focused on the war-ravaged country's future. "We stressed the importance of lifting unilateral and international sanctions imposed on Syria, as their continuation hinders the aspirations of the Syrian people to achieve development and reconstruction," Saudi Foreign Minister …

EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions relief at end of month
2 months, 1 week ago

EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions relief at end of month

The Hindu  

European foreign ministers will meet at the end of January to discuss the lifting of sanctions on Syria, the EU foreign policy chief said on Sunday in Riyadh ahead of a meeting of top Middle Eastern and Western diplomats and Syria’s new foreign minister. Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, said the foreign ministers would convene in Brussels on …

Germany says sanctions against Syrian war crimes suspects must stay but people need relief
2 months, 1 week ago

Germany says sanctions against Syrian war crimes suspects must stay but people need relief

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Germany’s foreign minister said Sunday …

EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting later in January
2 months, 1 week ago

EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting later in January

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — European Union foreign ministers will meet in late January to discuss easing sanctions imposed on Syria, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said Sunday. However, she said the move would depend on Syria’s new rulers carrying out an inclusive political transition after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said sanctions against …

EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh
2 months, 1 week ago

EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh

Al Jazeera  

Top Western and Middle East diplomats and ministers meet to discuss sanctions relief for Syria after al-Assad’s removal. European foreign ministers have agreed to meet at the end of January to discuss lifting sanctions on Syria as foreign ministers and top diplomats from Western countries and the Middle East convened in Saudi Arabia in the first such regional meeting since …

Saudi Arabia to host talks on Syria's transition with West Asia, European leaders
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia to host talks on Syria's transition with West Asia, European leaders

Firstpost  

More than 13 years of conflict in Syria have killed more than half a million people, ravaged the economy, and pushed millions to flee their homes, including to Europe. Saudi Arabia is hosting foreign ministers from the Middle East and Europe on Sunday for talks on Syria’s transition after the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, a Saudi official told …

Italy foreign minister meets Syria’s new rulers, calls for sanctions talks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy foreign minister meets Syria’s new rulers, calls for sanctions talks

Al Jazeera  

Antonio Tajani says Italy wants to serve as a bridge between Damascus and the European Union. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has held talks with Syria’s new rulers and called for talks on easing European Union sanctions imposed on the previous government of Bashar al-Assad. Tajani met Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday, saying that sanctions …

Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review sanctions
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review sanctions

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is travelling to Syria on Friday to encourage the country’s transition following the ouster of President Bashar Assad by Islamist insurgents, and said Europe should review its sanctions on Damascus now that the political situation has changed. Syria has been under deeply isolating sanctions by the United States, the European Union and others …

How are Western sanctions affecting Syria’s post-Assad transition?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How are Western sanctions affecting Syria’s post-Assad transition?

Al Jazeera  

Western sanctions are weighing heavily on Syria and risk derailing the country’s frail transition. Some European officials recently said they would not lift sanctions until Syria’s new rulers demonstrate that they will protect minorities and share power. In addition, the US, EU and the United Nations Security Council have designated HTS a “terrorist” group due to its former links to …

Syria’s foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Syria’s foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s new foreign minister met with his Qatari counterpart and Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Sunday, as Syria’s new de facto authorities under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, establish diplomatic ties with regional and global governments. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani posted on X that he’s also set to visit Jordan and the United Arabs Emirates to …

Syria's new Islamist rulers urge US to lift sanctions during visit to Doha
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Syria's new Islamist rulers urge US to lift sanctions during visit to Doha

Hindustan Times  

By Nayera Abdallah, Menna AlaaElDin and Andrew Mills Syria's new Islamist rulers urge US to lift sanctions during visit to Doha DOHA -Syria's new Islamist rulers said on Sunday that U.S. sanctions on Syria were an obstacle to the war-torn country's rapid recovery and urged Washington to lift them during a visit by Syrian officials to Qatar. "These sanctions constitute …

Syria’s foreign minister urges US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Syria’s foreign minister urges US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Asaad al-Shaibani’s visit to Qatar comes as the new administration seeks support from Arab states following the toppling of al-Assad. Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani has called on the United States to lift crippling sanctions on his country, as he visited Qatar as part of a regional trip to seek support after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Following …

French, German foreign ministers meet Syria’s de facto rulers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

French, German foreign ministers meet Syria’s de facto rulers

Al Jazeera  

Germany’s Annalena Baerbock says Europe will support Syria but ‘will not be a financier of Islamist structures’. The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s new de facto rulers in Damascus, marking the first trip by top European officials to the country since the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad last month. “A political solution must be reached with …

‘Ready to engage’: Syria’s foreign minister calls for lifting of sanctions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Ready to engage’: Syria’s foreign minister calls for lifting of sanctions

Al Jazeera  

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Hassan al-Shaibani details the new administration’s goals and challenges ahead. Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani has spoken exclusively to Al Jazeera about the new administration’s goals, orientation, and progress so far. Speaking to Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra on New Year’s Day, a little more than three weeks after longtime Syrian ruler …

Iran says Syria’s future unclear after foreign minister hits back
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3 months ago

Iran says Syria’s future unclear after foreign minister hits back

Al Jazeera  

The foreign minister of the new government in Damascus says Iran must not ‘spread chaos’ in Syria. Iran’s top diplomat has said it is too soon to judge Syria’s future as many developments could affect it after his counterpart in the fledgling Syrian government heavily criticised Tehran. The comments came after Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani told Iran …

‘We warn’: Syria's new foreign minister asks Iran to avoid ‘spreading chaos’
3 months ago

‘We warn’: Syria's new foreign minister asks Iran to avoid ‘spreading chaos’

Hindustan Times  

Syria's newly appointed foreign minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, told Iran on Tuesday not to spread chaos in Syria but to respect the Syrian people's will and the country's sovereignty. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei greets people as he makes a speech in Tehran. In a post on X, Shibani said: "Iran must respect the will of the Syrian people …

Syria's new rulers name foreign minister amid push for international relations
3 months ago

Syria's new rulers name foreign minister amid push for international relations

Hindustan Times  

- Syria's new rulers have appointed a foreign minister, the official Syrian news agency said on Saturday, as they seek to build international relations two weeks after Bashar al-Assad was ousted. Syria's new rulers name foreign minister amid push for international relations The ruling General Command named Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister, SANA said. Syria's de facto ruler, Ahmed …

World must 're-evaluate' sanctions to help rebuild Syria: U.N.
3 months ago

World must 're-evaluate' sanctions to help rebuild Syria: U.N.

The Hindu  

The raft of international sanctions on Syria must be reassessed to help the country rebuild following the ousting of president Bashar al-Assad, the head of the UN's migration agency said on Friday. Amy Pope also said Syria's women must be empowered to play a full role in building a new society and bringing stability to the shattered nation. The lightning …

UN Security Council demands 'inclusive and Syrian-led' political process after Assad's ouster
3 months, 1 week ago

UN Security Council demands 'inclusive and Syrian-led' political process after Assad's ouster

Firstpost  

In a press statement, the Council – which includes both Russia, an ally of Assad, and the United States – also called on Syria and its neighbors to refrain from any actions that could undermine regional security Syrians walk to the Umayyad mosque for Friday prayers in Damascus, Syria, on Friday. AP The UN Security Council on Tuesday called for …

EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions
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3 months, 1 week ago

EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions

Hindustan Times  

European Union nations on Monday set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria and kick-starting aid to the conflict-ravaged country amid uncertainty about its new leaders' intentions just over a week after they seized power. Members of Syria's new authorities walk followed by a car as Syrian soldiers, At a meeting in Brussels, the EU's top diplomats said they want …

EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions
3 months, 1 week ago

EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc wants a “stable, peaceful and all-comprising …

EU seeks assurances from Syria’s new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions
3 months, 1 week ago

EU seeks assurances from Syria’s new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union nations on Monday set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria and kick-starting aid to the conflict-ravaged country amid uncertainty about its new leaders’ intentions just over a week after they seized power. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc wants a “stable, peaceful and all-comprising government in place,” but that it will probably …

Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy
3 months, 1 week ago

Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy

CNN  

CNN — Syria’s new regime, led by a group with former ties to al Qaeda, is on a mission to gain international legitimacy – and it’s already seeing some success. On Sunday, he secured a meeting in Damascus with Geir Otto Pedersen, the UN special envoy for Syria, who said the international community will “hopefully see a quick end to …

Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy
3 months, 1 week ago

Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy

CNN  

CNN — Syria’s new regime, led by a group with former ties to al Qaeda, is on a mission to gain international legitimacy – and it’s already seeing some success. On Sunday, he secured a meeting in Damascus with Geir Otto Pedersen, the UN special envoy for Syria, who said the international community will “hopefully see a quick end to …

U.N. special envoy for Syria calls for sanctions relief following Assad’s fall
3 months, 1 week ago

U.N. special envoy for Syria calls for sanctions relief following Assad’s fall

The Hindu  

The United Nations special envoy for Syria on Sunday called for a quick end to Western sanctions after the ouster of President Bashar Assad. The Syrian government has been under strict sanctions by the United States, European Union and others for years as a result of Assad’s brutal response to what began as peaceful anti-government protests in 2011 and later …

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition
3 months, 1 week ago

Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition

Associated Press  

Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey met in Jordan on Saturday to discuss how to assist Syria ’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad’s government a week ago. Here’s the latest: Gunmen loyal to Assad attack members of a Syrian insurgent group US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during his meeting with the …

US, Arab diplomats seek to avoid chaos in Syria after Assad's downfall as diplomats gather in Jordan
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3 months, 1 week ago

US, Arab diplomats seek to avoid chaos in Syria after Assad's downfall as diplomats gather in Jordan

Firstpost  

Geir Pedersen, the UN’s special envoy for Syria, also backed a ‘credible and inclusive’ political process to form the next government as he met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken People chant in celebration while holding flags adopted by the Syrian new rulers after their fighters ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Syria, December 12, 2024. File Image/Reuters A UN …

Eight Arab countries vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria
3 months, 1 week ago

Eight Arab countries vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Syria’s new government must be ‘inclusive’, say Arab foreign ministers in Jordan, warning against any discrimination. Top diplomats from eight Arab League countries have agreed at a meeting in Jordan to “support a peaceful transition process” in Syria following President Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow. “Today’s agreement sends a unified message to the new interim authority and parties in Syria on the …

US unlikely to lift sanctions on Syria even after Assad's ouster; here's why
3 months, 1 week ago

US unlikely to lift sanctions on Syria even after Assad's ouster; here's why

Firstpost  

Advocates for lifting sanctions argue that easing restrictions could spur economic development and help the new regime rebuild. However, skeptics warn that removing sanctions prematurely could undermine human rights and jeopardise minority groups Syrians walk to the Umayyad mosque for Friday prayers in Damascus, Syria, on Friday. AP Republican and Democratic senators signalled it is too early to consider lifting …

Fall of Bashar al-Assad: How Syria's shift shakes Iran's regional strategy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fall of Bashar al-Assad: How Syria's shift shakes Iran's regional strategy

Firstpost  

The fall of Assad has revealed the weakness of Iran’s plans in the region causing a crisis in both its foreign policy and domestic support as the country faces an uncertain future The removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by a rebel alliance has created serious challenges for Iran’s foreign policy. Blame and chaos in Tehran The fall of Syrian …

New Syria PM calls for stability and calm
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New Syria PM calls for stability and calm

Deccan Chronicle  

Damascus: Syria's new transitional prime minister on Tuesday said it was time for "stability and calm" in the country, two days after longtime president Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels in a lightning offensive. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all nations to support an "inclusive" political process in Syria, saying the United States would eventually recognise a government …

U.S. says it will support new Syrian leaders who protect women and renounce terrorism
3 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. says it will support new Syrian leaders who protect women and renounce terrorism

LA Times  

A boy poses for a photo with a Hayat Tahrir al Sham fighter Tuesday in the courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque in the old walled city of Damascus, Syria. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said in a statement that the U.S. would work with groups in Syria and regional partners to ensure that the transition from President Bashar Assad’s …

What is Iran signalling since the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What is Iran signalling since the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?

Al Jazeera  

A stalwart Assad ally for decades, Iran has to decide how it will approach the new Syria. Tehran, Iran – Iran says it wants to maintain relations with Syria after the fall of major ally Bashar al-Assad, but that opposition groups’ approach towards Israel would be crucial. Iran had supported al-Assad since Syria’s war erupted in 2011, providing him with …

‘Don’t rely on Putin’... ‘can’t handover Syria to terrorists’: The world reacts to Assad’s fall
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Don’t rely on Putin’... ‘can’t handover Syria to terrorists’: The world reacts to Assad’s fall

Firstpost  

Assad’s reported departure comes less than two weeks after the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group challenged more than five decades of Assad family rule with a lightning rebel offensive that broke long-frozen frontlines in Syria’s civil war World powers vowed to work for stability in Syria and the surrounding region after Islamist-led rebels on Sunday toppled its longtime ruler Bashar …

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