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Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida after ceasefire goes into effect

The fighting had threatened to unravel Syria's post-war political transition and brought further military intervention by neighbouring Israel.

USA

Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria

The new order does not rescind existing sanctions on ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad, his top aides, officials and family members who are accused of having committed war crimes and human rights violations against Syrian civilians.

Turkey

New paths for dialogue in the Middle East?

US Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye Thomas Barrack says that the escalation between Iran and Israel has created a "new path" in the Middle East and points to talks behind the scenes between Syria and Israel on all issues.

Syria

US reopens ambassador's residence in bid to warm relations with Syria

Washington has yet to formally reopen its embassy in Syria, which closed in 2012 after protests the government of strongman President Bashar al-Assad was met with brutal crackdown, kickstarting the country’s civil war.

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EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria to speed up recovery

Donald Trump's sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been working on a step-by-step roadmap.

Syria

Damascus suffers severe water crisis after lowest rainfall in decades

Residents in the Syrian capital are feeling the effects of the lack of rain with authorities urging them to reduce their water consumption.

Europe News

Macron supports easing sanctions on Syria after meeting al-Sharaa

The high-stakes visit was a controversial one after multiple deadly attacks in Syria sparked international outrage.

Syria

Syria swears in new transitional government on the eve of Eid-al-Fitr

Nearly four months after the ousting of 24-year President Bashar al-Assad, Syria has announced a new government, kickstarting a five-year transitional period that aims to restore stability and peace to a country that has endured more than a decade of war.

Europe News

EU steps up support for Syrians but says hope is 'hanging by a thread'

The bloc is pledging almost €2.5 billion in further support but says investments hinge on a 'credible' and 'inclusive' transition.

Europe News

Brussels hosts Syrian foreign minister for talks on country's future

The EU is hoping to rally further support for Syria’s fragile transition, days after sectarian violence erupted in the country’s coastal regions.

Europe News

Euroviews. This is the EU's chance to support a better future for Syrians

If the EU and its members are truly committed to helping Syrians to break with decades of repression and impunity, they should redouble and speed up efforts to assist Syria, Philippe Dam writes.

Syria

Syrian ethnic tensions erupt, questioning Europe's sanctions lift

Recent violence in Syria has sparked fears of further instability as leaders call for lifting sanctions to ease economic woes.

Syria

Syria's interim president launches probes into recent fatal clashes

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa forms committees to investigate the recent waves of violence between security forces and Alawite loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

Europe News

International community commits to supporting Syria's transition

Syria will have a new government as of 1 March, the country's interim foreign minister announced earlier

Turkey

Syria's interim president meets Erdoğan to discuss security threats

Turkey, who shares a 910 kilometre border with Syria, is considered a key ally of its new administration.

Syria

Former rebel leader al-Sharaa appointed Syria's interim president

The head of the largest rebel group has been de-facto in charge of the country since dictator Bashar al-Assad fled Syria in early December.

Europe News

EU agrees on 'step-by-step' roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria

The suspension of EU sanctions will be temporary and contingent upon the progress made by the new Syrian authorities.

Europe News

EU leaders agree principles on Syria but caution: 'Jury is still out'

The European Union has opened the door for sanctions relief on Syria after Assad's fall but without providing a specific timeline.