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USA Begins Lifting Sanctions on Syrian Companies

The USA has taken a first formal step towards lifting sanctions directed at Syria. .

USA Begins Lifting Sanctions on Syrian Companies

Sectarian Violence Near Damascus Leaves 40 Dead Amid Israeli Intervention

Further deaths are reported as sectarian violence rages around Syria's capital Damascus. Israel has intervened and claims to want to defend threatened Druze.

Sectarian Violence Near Damascus Leaves 40 Dead Amid Israeli Intervention

14 Killed in Clashes Near Damascus Amid Sectarian Tensions

At least 14 people have been killed in firefights on the outskirts of the capital Damascus. Syrian authorities are simultaneously reported to have reached an agreement with the Druze to put an end to the sectarian violence.

14 Killed in Clashes Near Damascus Amid Sectarian Tensions

SOHR Reports Eleven Alawite Civilians Killed in Syria's Homs Province

Eleven civilian Alawites have been killed by security forces in the Homs province in Syria over the past 24 hours, according to the British-based Syrian Human Rights Observatory, SOHR. Several of them are believed to be university students, according to SOHR.

SOHR Reports Eleven Alawite Civilians Killed in Syria's Homs Province

USA to Relocate 1,000 Troops from Syria in Coming Months

The USA will withdraw around half of the soldiers the country has stationed in Syria over the coming months. This means that around 1,000 soldiers will be relocated, according to the Pentagon defense headquarters.

USA to Relocate 1,000 Troops from Syria in Coming Months

Eighth Brigade to Integrate into Syrian Army After Dissolution

The Eighth Brigade, an influential armed group in southern Syria, is to be dissolved and join the Syrian army, announces a spokesperson. .

Eighth Brigade to Integrate into Syrian Army After Dissolution

Israeli Air Strikes in Syria Leave Four Dead, Hit Military Sites

Israel has carried out air strikes against a military research facility in Syria's capital Damascus and an airbase near the city of Hama, reports the state-owned Syrian news agency Sana. .

Israeli Air Strikes in Syria Leave Four Dead, Hit Military Sites

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

The EU welcomes the formation of the new transitional government in Syria. This is stated by the Union's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in a statement.

EU Expresses Willingness to Work with Syria's New Government

Hind Kabawat Becomes First Female Minister in Syria's New Government

Syria's transitional government, after the overthrow of former leader Bashar al-Assad, is taking shape. Hind Kabawat becomes Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, and the first woman in the new Syrian government.

Hind Kabawat Becomes First Female Minister in Syria's New Government

UN Reports Over 21,600 Syrians Flee to Lebanon After Violence

More than 21,600 people have fled from Syria to Lebanon after the wave of violence in western Syria at the beginning of March, according to the UN's refugee agency UNHCR. .

UN Reports Over 21,600 Syrians Flee to Lebanon After Violence

Israel Strikes Syria: Multiple Fatalities Reported in Latest Attacks

Israel has carried out air strikes and fired artillery against Syria. Several people have been killed, according to local Syrian authorities' reports.

Israel Strikes Syria: Multiple Fatalities Reported in Latest Attacks

Building a New Syria Through Reconciliation Efforts

The hope of Syria healing faded when large numbers of Alawites and Christians were killed. A reconciliation effort is required to break the multi-year spiral of violence, according to Roy Moussalli, who founded an inter-religious aid organization.

Building a New Syria Through Reconciliation Efforts

Multiple deaths in Israeli attacks in Syria

At least three people were killed and 19 injured in Israeli attacks in southern Syria on Monday evening, according to the Syrian Health Department. According to a statement from the Israeli military, the attacks targeted command centers and military installations with weapons and vehicles belonging to the ousted Assad regime.

Multiple deaths in Israeli attacks in Syria

Multi-billion support to the new Syria

Syria receives 5. 8 billion euros, equivalent to nearly 64 billion Swedish kronor, in support to help the war-torn country.

Multi-billion support to the new Syria

Little interest in returning to Syria

One person. The Syrians' interest in getting help from Norwegian authorities to return to their home country is, to say the least, lukewarm.

Little interest in returning to Syria

Freedom of Expression in New Syrian Constitution

Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a temporary constitutional declaration. The constitution is to regulate legislation during the five-year transitional period calculated for a possible democratic development and potential democratic elections.

Freedom of Expression in New Syrian Constitution

Uncertainty despite new constitution in Syria

Women's "social, political and economic" rights are included, as well as freedom of the press and freedom of expression. But at the same time, Syria's provisional new constitution establishes five years of Islamist rule.

Uncertainty despite new constitution in Syria

Canada to Ease Sanctions Against Syria

Canada is planning to ease its economic sanctions against Syria and appoint a new ambassador to the country, announces the Canadian Foreign Ministry. .

Canada to Ease Sanctions Against Syria

After the Civil War – People Are Fleeing Syria Again

Is Syria on its way to falling back into civil war – just a few months after the Assad regime's fall? In just a few days, over 1,300 people were killed along the Syrian Mediterranean coast, mainly Alawites and Christians. Many are now terrified and have fled the country.

After the Civil War – People Are Fleeing Syria Again

Syria establishes national security council

Syria's transitional government announces the formation of a national security council to be led by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. .

Syria establishes national security council

Syria: "Illegal Revenge" is Not Allowed

"Illegal retaliation" must be avoided. This is the message from the investigative committee set up by Syria's new leadership after the recent days' killing of hundreds of civilians – most of them Alawites and Christians.

Syria: "Illegal Revenge" is Not Allowed

Syria: Israeli Attack on Daraa

Israel has carried out an air attack on several military targets in southern Syria. This is reported by the Syrian state news agency Sana.

Syria: Israeli Attack on Daraa

Syria's President Signs Agreement with Kurds

Syria's interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa announces that an agreement has been reached with Kurdish groups in the country to integrate into the central government's rule in Damascus. .

Syria's President Signs Agreement with Kurds

Damascus: "Operation" on the coast completed

Syria's Defense Department says that an "operation" on the coast has been completed, that its soldiers have "neutralized" other security forces said to be behind the killing of hundreds of civilians in recent days. The dead are reported to mainly belong to minority groups, Alawites and Christians.

Damascus: "Operation" on the coast completed