Syria, Israel close to ‘de-escalation’ agreement: US envoy
US Special Envoy Tom Barrack has stated that Syria and Israel are close to signing a “de-escalation” deal, according to local media.
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President Ahmed al-Shara Plans to Define Syria’s ‘New State’ at U.N.
When President Ahmed al-Shara speaks at the United Nations in New York today, he will seek to present an updated picture of his turbulent nation.
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The Many Faces of Syria’s President, Ahmed al-Shara
Ahmed al-Shara has shifted shapes many times during his ascent from rebel commander to national leader. This week, he is expected to be the first Syrian president to address the U.N. General Assembly in 58 years.
Syria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s overthrow
Syria will elect a new People’s Assembly on October 5, the first parliament to be chosen since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad late last year.
Syrian president arrives in US for first visit in nearly 6 decades
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in Washington to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first official visit by a Syrian leader to the United States since 1967, Syria TV reported on Sunday.
US ends deportation protections for Syrians
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced it would end protections from deportation for Syrians living in the U.S., paving the way to return citizens to a country recently ravaged by war.
Trump Administration Will End Deportation Protections for Thousands of Syrians
A homeland security official said it was “contrary to our national interest to allow Syrians to remain in our country” through the temporary program.
Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life
Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild.
Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life
Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild.