Opinion – Federalism: The Best Path for Syria’s Future
If Syrians can build a federal state with strong constitutional guarantees they would create a model for coexistence in the Middle East.
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Friedrich Merz says Syrians no longer have reason for asylum in Germany
Chancellor suggests deportations could begin ‘in the near future’ as government seeks to counter rise of AfDSyrians no longer have reason to be granted asylum in Germany after the end of their country’s civil war, according to Friedrich Merz, who said …
Chancellor invites Syrian president to Germany to discuss deportations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that he has invited Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Berlin to discuss deporting Syrian citizens with criminal records in Germany.
Syrian president to discuss sanctions, reconstruction during US visit: FM
Syria’s president will discuss issues including lifting remaining sanctions, reconstruction and counter-terrorism when he becomes the country’s first leader to pay an official visit to Washington later this month, the foreign minister has stated.
Syrian president to visit Washington in November: US Envoy
The United States envoy for Syria has stated that Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa is to travel to Washington to sign an accord to join an international US-led alliance against Daesh.
US backs repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria
The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced it supports repealing the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, urging the US lawmakers to include it in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is currently under discussion in Congr…
UN expert urged to investigate Lebanon over alleged torture of Egyptian-Turkish poet
Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi has been imprisoned in the UAE for almost a year for criticising Emirati, Egyptian and Saudi governmentsThe UN special rapporteur on torture is being urged to investigate Lebanon’s role in the treatment of the Egyptian-Turkish p…
Reconstruction should rely on investment, not aid: Syria’s president
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has stated that his country’s reconstruction should be driven by investment rather than foreign aid, emphasizing Syria’s strategic role in regional stability and its growing economic ties with Saudi Arabia.
Syria’s Rocky Transition Brings New Waves of Displacement
More than 400,000 Syrians have been displaced in the year since the civil war ended, according to the United Nations, driven by a mix of sectarian violence, acts of revenge and property disputes.
Britain removes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group from terrorist organization list
The UK government on Tuesday officially removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of proscribed terrorist organizations, citing the move as part of efforts to engage with Syria’s new government following the fall of the Bashar Assad government …