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Syria's Al-Sharaa seeks extradition of al-Assad in first Moscow trip

The interim president of Syria arrived on an unprecedented visit to the Russian capital on Wednesday, where he is expected to demand that the Kremlin extradites toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad — who received asylum in Russia following his ouster — to face trial back in his country.

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Syria holds first parliamentary election since al-Assad's ousting

Syria held its first elections since the ousting of strongman President Bashar al-Assad in December in what the people hope will propel the country towards economic stability, prosperity and peace.

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Turkey to provide weapons and support to Syria under new defence pact

Syria's interim government has faced mounting challenges in restoring order after nearly 14 years of civil war following the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad by Islamist-led rebel forces in December.

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Syrian groups demand pluralism safeguards after minorities clash

Syria's post-Assad transition has so far been marred by violence against minorities, raising fears about the future of the country.

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Syria wants Russia 'by our side,' foreign minister says in Moscow

Despite having been on opposite sides of the battle lines during the civil war, the new rulers in Damascus, headed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharra, have taken a pragmatic approach to relations with Moscow.

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Syria to hold first parliamentary elections since the fall of al-Assad

The announcement comes amid mounting unrest, particularly after deadly clashes erupted in Suwayda province between Bedouin and Druze fighters.

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France’s top court upholds some of Bashar al-Assad's legal protections

The Cour de Cassation upheld Assad’s head-of-state immunity, but added that since he is no longer in office, “new arrest warrants may have been or may be issued against him for acts that may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity.”

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At least six killed in explosion in northern Syria, officials say

The Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, confirmed at least six deaths from the blast, which took place in the town of Maarat Misrin north of the city of Idlib.

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Syria's economy needs 'substantial' international support, IMF says

Since long-time authoritarian leader Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December countries have started restoring ties with Damascus, with some lifting sanctions in a bid to kickstart the economy.

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Syria's Interim leader al-Sharaa visits Paris in first European trip

The visit comes amid renewed bloodshed, coming a week after clashes between forces loyal to al-Sharaa and fighters from the minority Druze community that left nearly 100 people dead.

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UK lifts sanctions on some Syrian agencies, media outlets

The new authorities in Damascus have made a push for harsh sanctions imposed by western countries on Assad's government to be lifted, with limited success.

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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.

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More than 1m uprooted Syrians have gone home since fall of al-Assad

The UN predicts that as many as 3.5 million refugees and IDPs may return to their homes in Syria this year, and says more aid and funding is needed.

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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.

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Syria ends operation against al-Assad loyalists after days of fighting

According to UK-based war monitor, The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 1,130 people were killed in the clashes, including 830 civilians.

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Death toll from Syrian clashes and revenge killings surpasses 1,000

Almost 750 civilians were killed, mostly in close-range shootings, war monitoring group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated.

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Dozens killed in clashes between Syrian forces and al-Assad loyalists

The violence overnight is the deadliest in Syria since Bashar al-Assad was ousted in a lightning offensive in December by Islamist-led rebels.

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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.

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Russian delegation visits Syria for first time since al-Assad's fall

While Russia has maintained its military presence in Syria, recent reports suggest that key agreements — among them a Russian-managed Tartus port project — have been cancelled.

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Euroviews. When considering Syria, the world should be patient

Syria should be able to approach its future with careful and inclusive steps backed by plenty of international assistance. Syrians are starting to trade, to mend, to plan. They deserve our support and our patience, IOM Director General Amy Pope writes.