The road back to Damascus: Syria’s new rulers face challenges in de-weaponizing supply chains
Since 2011, the weaponization of regional and global supply chains through economic sanctions has devastated Syria’s economic ...
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US held 'very productive' first meeting with Syria's al-Sharaa
WASHINGTON/DAMASCUS, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Senior U.S. diplomats visiting Damascus on Friday met with Syria's de-facto new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa and held a "good" and "very productive" meeting with ...
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U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria
and former special envoy for Syria Daniel Rubinstein. They spoke by telephone to reporters after departing Damascus. It was the first time U.S. officials have formally visited Damascus since the ...
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In Damascus meeting, US drops reward for arrest of Syria's new leader
DAMASCUS: A senior US diplomat told Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday (Dec 20) that Washington was scrapping a reward for his arrest, and welcomed "positive messages" from their talks ...
France returns flag to Damascus embassy as new Syria authorities build contacts with West
France raised its flag at its Damascus embassy on Tuesday for the first time in 12 years and European Union officials ...
Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since Assad’s ouster
The toppling of Bashar Assad has raised tentative hopes that Syrians might live peacefully and as equals after a half century ...
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Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli ...
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Senior U.S. Diplomats Meet With Governing Militias in Syria
By Edward Wong Christina Goldbaum and Michael Crowley Edward Wong and Michael Crowley reported from Washington, and Christina Goldbaum from Damascus, Syria. Published Dec. 20, 2024Updated Dec. 21 ...
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One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
DAMASCUS (AP) — At Damascus’ international airport, the new head of security — one of the rebels who marched across Syria to the capital — arrived with his team. The few maintenance ...
A Visual Guide to Syria’s Long Struggle for Freedom
The Middle Eastern country had been ruled by outside powers and dictators for centuries before its revolution was realized.