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Notorious war criminals led bloody attacks on Syria's coast

November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM

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Notorious war criminals led bloody attacks on Syria's coast
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Coordinated attacks by Assad loyalists led to clashes that saw hundreds of civilians killed in mere days

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March 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM

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UN development arm plans for $1.3 billion in help for Syria, top official says
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IMF-World Bank meetings to discuss restoring support for Syria, UN official says

Officials will discuss major steps to restore support for Syria from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund at spring meetings next week, though sanctions remain a major obstacle to rebuilding the country, a U.N. official said on Friday.

Exclusive: Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army, sources say

April 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM

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Exclusive: Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army, sources say
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U.S., French and German envoys have warned Syria's new Islamist rulers that their appointment of foreign jihadists to senior military posts is a security concern and bad for their image as they try to forge ties with foreign states, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Syria meeting focused on need for credible economic data, IMF chief says

January 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM

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Syria meeting focused on need for credible economic data, IMF chief says
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Officials from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and key countries underscored the need for credible economic data when they met with Syrian authorities this week on efforts to rebuild the war-torn country, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday.

US believes Syria’s Sharaa at risk of assassination, Trump envoy says

April 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM

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US believes Syria’s Sharaa at risk of assassination, Trump envoy says
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US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack also discusses what’s next for sanctions relief, the country’s relationship with Israel and why the Trump administration is not engaged in “nation-building.”

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June 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM

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Syria's Sharaa calls Trump Gaza plan 'serious crime' bound to fail
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Syria's Sharaa calls Trump Gaza plan 'serious crime' bound to fail

Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, said in remarks broadcast on Monday he believes U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza and take over the Strip "is a serious crime that will ultimately fail".

February 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM

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Erdogan says Turkey can 'crush' all terrorists in Syria
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Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

January 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM

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The Free Syrian Army inside the city of Souran, north of Hama.

It's getting closer

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December 2, 2024 at 7:43 PM

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Syrian army says it has withdrawn from the city of Hama after insurgents broke through its defenses
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The Syrian army says it has withdrawn from the fourth largest city after insurgents broke through its defenses, in another setback for President Bashar Assad.

Syria's de facto leader says country ready to welcome UN forces in buffer zone with Israel

December 5, 2024 at 6:45 PM

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Syria's de facto leader says country ready to welcome UN forces in buffer zone with Israel
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Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Thursday his country is ready to welcome UN forces into the UN established buffer zone with Israel.

EU lifts economic sanctions on Syria

January 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM

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EU lifts economic sanctions on Syria
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The European Union lifted economic sanctions on Syria on Wednesday in an effort to support the country's transition and recovery after the toppling of former president Bashar al-Assad.

Druze-Bedouin clashes flare up again after government forces pull out of southern Syria

May 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM

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Syrian government forces set to reenter Sweida province after renewed Druze-Bedouin clashes
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Renewed clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes in southern Syria have displaced nearly 80,000 people.

What to know about the US military's role in Syria after deadly IS attack

July 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM

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Russia Sends High-Level Team to Syria to Discuss Aid, Energy
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September 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM

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What to know about the US military’s role in Syria after deadly IS attack
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An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian.

December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM

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He toppled a dictator and traded fatigues for a suit — Syria’s new leader tries to reassure the U.S.
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December 20, 2024 at 5:26 PM

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Syria's Sharaa heads to UAE for second visit to a Gulf country as leader
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April 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM

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Syria, US and Jordan say they will work toward a lasting truce Syrian sectarian clashes
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August 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM

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Syria detains defence, interior ministry members suspected of Sweida violence
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September 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM

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UN envoy for Syria to step down after six years in role
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September 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM

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Syria and the ousting of Assad: Is it good or bad for the United States?
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Syria announces the end of a military operation against Assad-linked gunmen in a coastal region

December 12, 2024 at 1:46 PM

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Syria announces the end of a military operation against Assad-linked gunmen in a coastal region
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Syria’s interim government has announced the end of a days-long military operation against insurgents loyal to ousted president Bashar Assad and his family in the worst fighting since the end of the 1...

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

March 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM

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EU cautiously agrees roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria in wake of Assad's downfall
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European Union foreign ministers have agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria, but insist that the measures should be reimposed if they see any abuses by the country’s new rulers.

January 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM

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Syria's new foreign minister tells Iran not to spread chaos in Syria
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