The Syrian transitional government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) released hundreds of detainees held by both sides in the northern city of Aleppo on Monday, June 2, according to a security source to +963. The source reported that a...
On Monday, June 2, U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack confirmed that Washington had approved the proposal, which would allow thousands of foreign fighters to join the ranks of the newly formed Syrian army. Barrack stated that the United...
Damascus, Syria - In a rare and symbolic move, a technical delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has arrived in Syria, the first such visit in nearly 18 years. The mission touched down in Damascus on Sunday and was...
Damascus, Syria - Syria officially resumed trading on the Damascus Securities Exchange on Monday after a six-month suspension, in a move the government calls a symbol of economic revival. The relaunch was marked by a high-profile ceremony in the capital,...
The Syrian authorities have announced the formation of two new bodies focused on transitional justice and missing persons, two of the most sensitive and complex issues confronting the country in the wake of the Assad regime’s ousting. A decree signed...
As Syria emerged from the shadow of its former regime, it entered a fragile transitional period against a backdrop of tangled regional politics. Multiple foreign powers, each with its own interests, are involved in shaping Syria’s future. While the new...
Speaking at a press conference in the Syrian capital, Damascus, Prince Faisal said he had held discussions with Ahmed al-Sharaa, head of Syria’s transitional administration, focusing on avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation. “Saudi Arabia looks forward to deepening its cooperation...
DAMASCUS - U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barak held a phone call this week with General Mazloum Abdi, the top commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as part of Washington’s ongoing efforts to support anti-ISIS operations and...
DAMASCUS - A delegation from the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria arrived in Damascus on Saturday to begin negotiations with Syria’s transitional government, Syrian media reported. The discussions aim to build on a preliminary agreement signed in...
On Friday, May 30, Japan officially announced the move during a government session, according to Japanese state broadcaster NHK. The decision is aimed at supporting Syria’s peaceful transition process and assisting the government's reconstruction efforts. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa...