Monday, December 23, 2024

Syria

Syria’s new rulers name HTS figures as foreign, defence ministers

Syria’s new rulers have appointed foreign and defense ministers, the official news agency SANA has reported, as they work to establish international relations following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.

Qatar’s embassy in Syria reopened after 13 years

Qatar has officially reopened its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus after nearly 13 years.

Kayhan: After Syria, it’s Iraq’s turn; Israel aims to reach Euphrates

Tehran-based Kayhan newspaper reported in its Saturday edition that within 48 hours of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria earlier this month, Israel carried out around 300 attacks on the ountry.

US drops $10M terrorism reward offered for capture of Syrian rebel leader who toppled Assad

The Joe Biden administration announced Friday it has decided not to pursue a $10 million reward it had offered for the capture of a Syrian rebel leader whose forces led the ouster of President Bashar Assad earlier this month.

Israeli soldiers fire at protesters in Syria’s Deraa, wounding one

Israeli soldiers have shot and wounded a Syrian protester demonstrating against the army’s presence in a border village in southern Syria, the Israeli military has announced.

Putin claims Russia evacuated 4,000 “Iranian fighters” from Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Moscow has helped evacuate 4,000 "Iranian fighters" from Syria, where the government of Bashar al-Assad ended after rebel groups took control of the capital Damascus earlier this month.

Iranian president calls for Muslim unity against Israeli aggressions

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, in remarks at the summit of the eight developing Islamic countries, called for the unity of the Islamic world to confront the aggressive actions of Israel against the people of Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon.

UN urges ‘free and fair’ elections in Syria

The United Nations has called for "free and fair" elections in Syria after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad, voicing hope for a political solution for Kurdish-held areas.

First flight since Assad’s overthrow takes off from Damascus Airport

The first flight since the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad departed from Damascus Airport to Aleppo in the north on Wednesday. A total of 32 passengers, including journalists, were on board.

UN special envoy warns war in Syria ‘has not ended’, citing clashes between various armed groups

The United Nations special envoy for Syria has warned that the war in the Arab country “has not ended yet” despite the removal of President Bashar al-Assad by opposition fighters, highlighting clashes between Turkish-backed rebels and Kurdish fighters.

Israeli PM says to occupy Syria buffer zone until ‘another arrangement’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israeli soldiers will remain stationed at a so-called “buffer zone” inside the Golan Heights, seized following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, until another arrangement is found.

Mass grave found near Damascus could contain thousands of bodies

A mass grave that could contain the remains of thousands of people has been found outside Syria’s capital Damascus. The new interim government has promised to hold accountable those responsible for atrocities under the ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

Trump claims Turkey behind overthrow of Assad government in Syria

US President-elect Donald Trump has claimed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was behind an "unfriendly takeover" of Syria, referring to the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government earlier this month.

No place for Russia, or Iran in Syria’s future: EU

The European Union foreign policy chief has called for the elimination of Russian and Iranian influence in Syria’s future following the fall of Bashar al-Assad

Several Middle Eastern states condemn Israeli plans to expand settlements in Golan Heights

Several countries in the region have condemned Israel’s plan to expand settlements in Syria’s occupied Golan Heights after the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad by opposition fighters.

Assad appears to release first statement since fall of Syrian gov’t

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has dismissed claims that he planned to flee the country following the rebel takeover, in what is said to be his first statement since his overthrow earlier this month.

No lifting of Syria sanctions until rights and unity are guaranteed: EU

The European Union will not lift sanctions on Syria before its new rulers ensure minorities are not persecuted and women’s rights are protected within a unified government that disavows religious extremism, the EU’s top diplomat has stated.

Assad airlifts $250mn in cash to Russia in 2018-2019: FT

The government of Syria's  fallen President Bashar al-Assad sent approximately $250 million in cash to Moscow between 2018 and 2019, amid escalating sanctions by the West as well as deepening financial dependence on Russia for military and economic support, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Britain confirms diplomatic contact with new Syrian leadership

The UK government has confirmed having "diplomatic contact" with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Syrian group that recently overthrew the Bashar Assad government.

Israel approves plan to increase settler population in Golan Heights

Israel’s government has approved a plan to surge the number of settlers in the occupied Golan Heights. It comes days after Tel Aviv seized more Syrian territory following the toppling of Syria’s longtime leader Bashar al-Assad.

UN special envoy hopes for Syria’s swift recovery after Assad’s fall

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has stated that the global body is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation in the country and is looking forward to the next steps toward a political transition following the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad.

Israel says carried out about 800 strikes in Syria since fall of Assad

Israel is pressing ahead with its military onslaught against Syria, targeting multiple positions across the Arab nation.

IRGC chief predicts Syria to be liberated

The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has echoed a prediction of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei that Syrian people would eventually liberate their country from occupation.

Russia to pull back military from northern Syria: Reuters

Russia is pulling back its military from the front lines in northern Syria and from posts in the Alawite Mountains but is not leaving its two main bases in the country after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, four Syrian officials have told Reuters.

Eight Arab states vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria

Top diplomats from eight Arab League countries agreed at a meeting in Jordan to “support a peaceful transition process” in Syria following President Bashar al-Assad’s fall.

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