Syria

Washington- The U.S.-led coalition against ISIS has formally rejected a request from Syria’s interim government to join the multinational alliance, according to reports by the Lebanese daily An-Nahar. The application, supported by France, Germany, and Saudi Arabia, was presented by...

By Malek Al-Hafez In the aftermath of conflicts, a state's return is never guaranteed. It's not simply restored by decree or by reclaiming territory. Instead, it becomes an open question, one that societies must answer by reimagining authority in ways...

On April 1, Aleppo witnessed a political and on-the-ground development: an understanding was reached between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) administration concerning the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah neighbourhoods in the city’s north. This agreement, linked by...

Since the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, southern Syria has entered an unprecedented phase of instability marked by escalating local conflict, sustained Israeli military operations, and a conspicuous absence of transitional government authority. Events have rapidly unfolded...

Aleppo is witnessing a notable disparity in public service provision, with some neighbourhoods seeing modest improvements while others continue to face deterioration. Despite being the first province brought under the control of the Department of Military Operations late last year,...

Daraa, southwestern Syria — A senior official overseeing Syria’s southern border with Jordan has died from gunshot wounds sustained during an armed incident in the eastern countryside of Daraa, a region long marred by post-conflict instability and rival armed groups....

Hasakah, Syria— The top commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, said negotiations are underway with the Syrian government to establish a form of local governance in the country’s northeast, a region predominantly controlled by the SDF...

Damascus, Syria- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) issued a stark warning on Friday, highlighting the risk of a setback in efforts to return Syrian refugees to their home country due to severe funding shortages. UNHCR spokesperson Celine...

The state of the Syrian pound reflects broader economic challenges facing the country. Discussions around stabilizing the currency are closely tied to the need for comprehensive economic reforms. A banknote is not merely a medium of exchange; it is a...

In a rapidly shifting regional landscape, the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) continues to emerge as a key political and military actor, advocating for a decentralized model as a path forward for Syria. In an exclusive interview...