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Syria's new government is reportedly considering various strategies, including containment, military incorporation, and security pressure, to address the challenge of integrating or dismantling independent armed networks of foreign fighters within its borders. This analysis highlights the complex security situation facing Damascus.
Seven Australian women and 14 children, the last known group of Australian families linked to ISIS, have been repatriated from Roj camp in northeast Syria to Damascus.
An opinion piece discusses the dire situation of Syria’s Kurds, who, abandoned by allies and pressured by Turkey, have been compelled to surrender their autonomy to Damascus.
A car bomb exploded near the Syrian Ministry of Defense building in Damascus, killing at least one soldier and wounding 18 to 21 people. The blast is suspected to be a car bomb.
A car bomb explosion in Damascus has resulted in the death of a soldier.
The United Arab Emirates has announced its commitment to undertake the restoration of the historic Umayyad Mosque located in Damascus, Syria.
Turkey has reopened one of its border crossings with Syria for civilian travel after a 12-year closure, signaling improving ties between Ankara and Damascus.
Officials from the Assad regime are standing trial in Syria's capital, Damascus, raising questions about whether the proceedings will deliver justice or be a show trial. Many former leaders have fled the country.
A brief alcohol ban in Damascus has sparked concerns among critics who warn it could signal a shift towards more restrictions under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, given his past ties to jihadist groups.
State media reported that a Shiite preacher succumbed to his wounds after an attack in the Syrian capital of Damascus.
A Syrian rights commission is preparing a war crimes case against Fadi Saqr, a militia leader within the Assad regime, accusing him of involvement in mass killings of civilians in Tadamon, Damascus.
A Syrian man is currently facing trial in Germany, accused of involvement in the deaths of 70 prisoners in Damascus. The proceedings highlight international efforts to prosecute alleged war crimes committed during the Syrian conflict.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the Gulf last week to build support for Damascus across the Middle East and Europe amidst regional tensions. His efforts aim to position Syria for a more prominent regional role.
A Rojava official reports that Damascus is attempting to appoint 'Baathist' judges to the Qamishli court, raising concerns about judicial independence in the region.
Syria's Sharaa has extended an invitation to a Kurdish Islamic leader to visit Damascus, signaling progress in the integration of Rojava.
A senior Kurdish official has stated that the integration process with Damascus is progressing at a slow pace.
Ankara's Ambassador to Damascus, Nuh Yılmaz, stated that ongoing developments in the Middle East have the potential to enhance Türkiye's strategic importance in global energy transit routes.
The Syrian president met with a top commander of the U.S.-backed YPG group in Damascus to discuss integrating the group into state institutions.
Damascus authorities have arrested five individuals suspected of involvement in an alleged Hezbollah plot targeting Rabbi Michael Khoury in Syria.
Damascus has begun a process of granting citizenship to unregistered Syrian Kurds.
Syria has reopened its airspace, with Damascus International Airport resuming flights, including its first route to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, marking a diplomatic push to forge new security partnerships in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have condemned 'acts of rioting and assaults' that occurred at the UAE embassy in Damascus, with a UAE official emphasizing that attacks on embassies violate international law.
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that Iran sought a ceasefire, which he would only consider if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, threatening severe military action until the waterway is free. This has sparked international reactions, discussions on regional security, and economic concerns.
Explosions were heard in Damascus, Syria, according to state television, but their cause and nature are currently unknown.
A report indicates that a group of members from the YPG, which agreed to a deal with Damascus in January, will undergo training at a military college in the Syrian capital as an integration deal moves forward.
Masses of Syrians protested in Damascus against authorities' efforts to restrict the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, reflecting growing public concern.
Protests have broken out in Damascus in response to a newly imposed alcohol ban.
This week's ban on alcohol in Damascus has sparked a debate among Syrians. Some say it's about more than just being able to have a drink: It's about the country's future governance, personal freedoms…
Traffic through the key waterway is increasingly conditional and has been limited to about two ships per day, compared with about 100 previously.
Syrian authorities have prohibited the sale of alcohol in restaurants and bars in Damascus, signaling a push for more restrictive measures by the new Islamist government since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by President Ahmed al-Sar.
Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey's new Ambassador to Syria, presents his credentials to President Sharaa, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.
Syria's capital, Damascus, has restricted the sale of alcoholic beverages to selected Christian neighborhoods, indicating increasing social conservatism under the new Islamist authorities led by Al-Sharaa.
The Czech Republic and Syria are restoring full diplomatic relations, with the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirming that a new ambassador, Vítězslav Pivoňka, will be appointed to Damascus.
A man has been charged in the UK with crimes against humanity, suspected of leading a group responsible for suppressing protests in the Jobar district of Damascus, Syria, starting in April 2011.
Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) helped dismantle a Daesh cell preparing sabotage attacks in Damascus, with three suspects detained and a bomb-laden vehicle seize...
‘Rebranded’ terror group seeks to recruit those alienated by Damascus government’s western pivot On the surface, all that remains of Islamic State in the Syrian town of Baghuz are discarded tubs of whitening cream, spent RPG motors and children’s backpacks, with an old grenade nestled in the frayed pink nylon. It was here nearly seven years ago that IS made its last stand. Its most zealous followers were obliterated along with the blood-soaked caliphate they fought to defend. Their bodies wer...
Months of US diplomacy paved the way for a historic detainee swap between Damascus and the Druze of Sweida, marking a breakthrough in Syrian peace efforts.
Damascus and Druze fighters have conducted a prisoner exchange.
US forces have begun withdrawing from their largest base in northeast Syria as authorities in Damascus consolidate control over the country.
Canberra banned an Australian citizen with alleged ties to the militant Islamic State (Isis) group from returning home from a detention camp in Syria, the latest development in the case of fraught repatriation of families of Isis fighters. The woman was planning to join another 33 Australians – 10 women and 23 children – and fly on Monday from Damascus, Syria, to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Wednesday. But the group was turned back by Syrian authorities to the Roj...
Families of 34 Australians are set to depart from Damascus, Kurdish authorities say.
Nearly 30 Kurdish female fighters have been released by Damascus, marking a significant development in the region's ongoing conflicts.
Sources indicate that Ahmed al-Sharaa, a prominent figure from Syria, is expected to attend the upcoming G7 summit in France. This potential participation marks a significant development for Damascus on the international stage.
A car bomb detonated near the Ministry of Defense building in Damascus, Syria, resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to 18 others. Footage of the explosion circulated online following the attack.
A car bomb explosion in Damascus has resulted in the death of a Syrian soldier and left 18 other people wounded. The incident highlights the ongoing instability and security challenges in the Syrian capital.
A device has reportedly exploded outside an armament management center in Damascus, according to sources. Details regarding the cause of the explosion and potential casualties remain unclear as investigations are likely underway.
A Turkish diplomat has called for the complete implementation of the deal between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Damascus.
The European Council announced its decision to end the partial suspension of the cooperation agreement between the European Economic Community and Syria, effectively restoring trade relations with Damascus.
An analysis suggests that Syria's recent actions against Hezbollah demonstrate Damascus's dedication to its own security, noting Hezbollah's diminished role in Syria since the fall of the Assad regime.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman strongly condemned the assassination of a Syrian Shia religious cleric in Damascus, describing it as a terror act.
A prominent Shiite religious leader was killed in a bomb explosion near Damascus, Syria. The incident has prompted investigations into the attack.
A trial in Damascus involving former senior regime official Atef Najib is seen as a crucial first step for victims of the Assad regime.
The first public trial in Syria involving officials linked to the rule of former President Bashar al-Assad commenced in Damascus on Sunday. The trial targets individuals associated with the 4th Armored Division, previously commanded by Assad's brother, Maher.
A group of Australian women and children have begun the process of repatriation from a Syrian detention camp, traveling to Damascus as a step towards returning home. This marks a significant effort to bring citizens back from conflict zones.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa inaugurated a fully renovated indoor sports hall in Damascus, emphasizing his close relationship with sports, particularly basketball, during the event. The new facility cost $3 million.
Following a trip to Syria, a Dartmouth professor expressed hopes for establishing an academic relationship with Damascus University, highlighting Syria's historical Jewish communities.
Syria has claimed to have thwarted multiple attacks by Hezbollah-linked cells operating from its territory, including plots targeting Israel. Damascus also reported arresting several cell members involved in these cross-border schemes.
Syria has regained control of former US military bases following the American withdrawal, attributed to the strengthening of the Damascus government and its military focus on the conflict with Iran.
Hundreds of families displaced from Afrin are preparing to return to the region as an agreement between the SDF and Damascus progresses.
Hezbollah denies link to cell accused of planning Damascus attack The Straits Times
A Damascus official announced that nearly 400 detainees held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are scheduled for release on Saturday, following an earlier delay. The release marks a significant development in the region.
In a show of defiance, Kenyan Members of Parliament have rejected President Ruto's bid to grant tax waivers and diplomatic immunities to a firm's staff.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that Kyiv has no connection to the incident in Serbia, where explosives were discovered near the TurkStream pipeline.
Jordan has condemned insults made at a gathering in Damascus and demanded accountability for those responsible.
The alcohol ban in Damascus, the latest in a series of restrictions affecting lifestyle in post-Assad Syria, raises questions about the state's increasing interference in private life.
Syria has announced a 'vast attack' by drones targeting its military bases located near the border with Iraq, as Damascus attempts to remain uninvolved in the regional war.
Protests took place in Syria's capital Damascus against plans to significantly restrict alcohol sales.
Hundreds of Syrians protested in central Damascus against new restrictions on alcohol sales, raising concerns about potential tightening of personal freedoms by Islamist authorities.
New restrictions imposed by Syrian authorities on alcohol sales in Damascus have reportedly led to a significant public backlash.
Türkiye has joined an international task force, following an invitation from Damascus, to assist Syria in eliminating remaining chemical weapons from the former Assad regime.
The United States is reportedly pressuring Damascus to send troops against Hezbollah in eastern Lebanon, but the Syrian government is hesitant, fearing it could draw the country into a new war.
The Syrian government in Damascus has issued a decree banning alcohol sales in most of the city, converting night club and bar licenses to cafe licenses. Alcohol sales are now restricted to sealed bottles for off-premise consumption and exclusively permitted in predominantly Christian neighborhoods.
Syrian authorities have banned alcohol in restaurants and bars in Damascus, which is one of the most obvious moves by the current Islamist-led government in terms of imposing more conservative customs since...
A 36-year-old Swiss woman, Selina B., and her 8-year-old daughter have been living in tent 124 of an ISIS brides camp for years, which is now being transferred to the Damascus government, raising questions about their future.
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
The first convoy of displaced families from Afrin is set to return to their homes following an agreement between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's handshakes in Manhattan contrasted sharply with the devastation in Jobar, a Damascus suburb. The article notes a shift in diplomatic engagement for Syria.
Mariam Jalabi, a co-founder of the Syrian Women’s Political Movement, discussed the 'silver lining' amidst the destruction in Syria during a conversation marking the first anniversary of the fall of Damascus.
Officials from Rojava have stated that key issues remain unresolved with Damascus, despite some reported progress in discussions.
Protesters in Qamishli are demanding answers regarding the fate of missing individuals following recent clashes with Damascus forces.
For the Kurdish people, history seems to repeat itself. Kurdish forces are an asset for the West when allies are needed in the region, but left aside when political choices need to be made. The agreement signed at the end of January between Damascus and the Syrian Kurds dealt a blow to the dream of a greater Kurdistan. Our team reports from Syria and Iraq.
The Damascus book fair is attracting large crowds, with reports indicating a relaxation of censorship in post-Assad Syria, allowing for a broader range of literary works.
Syrian surgeon Bachar Alkaderi, trained in Cuba and now a rebel commander, warns that after the overthrow of the Assad regime, 'the revolution must be protected from its own children.'
Eighteen months after the end of the civil war in Syria, tourism is beginning to revive in the capital, Damascus, with visitors returning to its intact center, featuring magnificent palaces, churches, and mosques.
Australian authorities are monitoring a second group believed to be linked to ISIS, attempting to return to Australia from Damascus after departing Syria's al-Roj detention camp. Officials state they will face the 'same consequences' as previous returnees.
Ibrahim Kalın, head of Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT), met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Monday as both countries continue efforts towards regional coordination.
A powerful explosion was heard in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday, with official reports indicating a car caught fire in the Bab Sharqi area near the old city.
Emaar Properties has announced its decision to withdraw from the joint venture structure associated with the Eighth Gate project in Damascus, Syria.
Israel's ruling coalition has submitted a bill to dissolve the Knesset, with a vote expected next week, paving the way for early elections. This move has garnered reactions from both government and opposition figures.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the assassination of a prominent Shi'ite cleric in Damascus, an event that has reportedly disrupted the city's calm.
An emerging axis between Kyiv, Ankara, and Damascus is still a sketch but is part of a broader movement where medium powers are occupying spaces no longer filled by American hegemony.
Iran has strongly condemned a terrorist attack and the assassination of a Shia cleric that occurred near a shrine in Damascus, Syria.
A Shiite preacher has been wounded in an attack that occurred in Damascus, according to a monitor.
Rojava Kurds demand captive releases as SDF-Damascus swap stalls rudaw.net
A Syrian court in Damascus has commenced the first public trial against officials from the former Bashar al-Assad regime. The proceedings target Assad-era figures, including a relative of the ousted president.
Damascus has accused networks allegedly linked to Hezbollah of planning assassinations, bombings, and rocket fire, raising questions about sovereignty and power dynamics following Bashar Assad’s fall and signaling a potential break from previous alliances.
Syria's UN envoy stated that integration talks between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are progressing 'exceptionally well'.
The European Union is currently deliberating whether to freeze or disburse funds to Serbia from its Growth Plan. This decision is under review amidst ongoing discussions regarding Serbia's adherence to certain conditions.
Women in Syria are demanding equality before the law, highlighting a legal vacuum faced by thousands whose husbands are listed as 'missing,' raising questions about Damascus denying their right to equality.
The governor of Hasaka has stated that the integration process with Damascus is proceeding smoothly.
Syria's interior ministry accused a militant group linked to Hezbollah of attempting to plant an explosive device outside a religious leader's home in Damascus, an accusation Hezbollah denies.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Damascus have reportedly completed a prisoner exchange, involving nearly 500 individuals.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has visited Ankara for talks, just days after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's visit to Damascus, signaling a deepening of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Serbian State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nevena Jovanović, condemned the attack on the United Arab Emirates' diplomatic mission in Damascus, stating such actions are unacceptable.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Syria, where he is to hold "important meetings".
The United Arab Emirates has condemned 'disturbances, acts of vandalism, and attacks' that occurred outside its diplomatic mission and the residence of its head of mission in Damascus, Syria.
Athens is exerting diplomatic pressure and expressing strong concern over attacks targeting Greek Orthodox communities in Syria, sending messages to Damascus amid reports of a 'silent' displacement plan.
Jerusalem is heading into a subdued Passover and Easter season, with Catholic churches in Damascus canceling Palm Sunday processions due to recent violence, all under the looming shadow of the Iran war.
Hundreds of Syrians protested in central Damascus against new restrictions on alcohol sales, reflecting growing fears that Islamist authorities may curtail personal freedoms.
Syrians are protesting a new decree issued by the governor of Damascus this week, which prohibits the sale of "alcoholic beverages of all kinds in restaurants and nightclubs."
The small remaining Jewish community in Damascus, Syria, donated meat for iftar to support Muslim families in need during Ramadan, highlighting longstanding ties between the communities.
Iran war may push 45 million people into acute hunger by June, WFP says Arab News
The United States has reportedly encouraged Syria to consider deploying troops to eastern Lebanon to assist in disarming Hezbollah, but Damascus is hesitant due to fears of entanglement in a broader conflict.
Authorities in Syria have banned alcohol in bars and restaurants in Damascus and intensified religious norms, despite earlier promises to protect civil liberties.
In 2009, a Syrian journalism student arrived in Damascus for an exam with a secret escape plan. A SIM card was hidden in her shoe and a mobile phone in her underwear.
The Syrian military reported that shells fired from Lebanon landed west of the Syrian capital, Damascus, accusing Hezbollah of targeting army positions.
Damascus has reopened its airports in Northern Syria for civilian flights, with the Civil Aviation Authority announcing the restoration of air traffic through Aleppo International Airport after a 10-year hiatus.
An opinion piece argues that Damascus's plan for Sweida could significantly alter Israel's northern frontier, urging Israel to intervene.
Rabat – Syria has confirmed “mass escapes” from al-Hol after a haphazard transfer of control from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on January 20. Noureddine al-Baba, the spokesman for Syria’s Ministry of Interior, told reporters in Damascus on Wednesday that Syrian forces had discovered more than 138 breaches in the camp’s 17km perimeter wall. […] The post ISIL Fighters’ Relatives Make Mass Escape from Syria Camp, 5,000 Remain Missing appeared first on Morocco World News.
Ramadan in Damascus brings vibrant markets, traditional foods, Maghrib prayers, and the historic Ramadan cannon, creating a festive, nostalgic, and community-filled atmosphere.
Washington withdraws its troops to the Iraqi border after the consolidation of the new Damascus Government and amid the deadlock in nuclear negotiations with Tehran
The Australian is among a group of 34 women and children who had planned to fly from Damascus to Australia on Monday but were turned back by Syrian authorities to the Roj detention camp due to procedural problems.
The Damascus book fair draws crowds, with censorship eased in post-Assad Syria AP News