Syria

Country Syria
Capital Damascus
Continent Asia
Currency Syrian pound(SYP)
Languages Arabic

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Introduction

Following World War I, France acquired a mandate over the northern portion of the former Ottoman Empire province of Syria. The French administered the area as Syria until granting it independence in 1946. The new country lacked political stability, however, and experienced a series of military coups during its first decades. Syria united with Egypt in February 1958 to form the United Arab Republic. In September 1961, the two entities separated, and the Syrian Arab Republic was reestablished. In November 1970, Hafiz al-ASAD, a member of the Socialist Ba'th Party and the minority Alawite sect, seized power in a bloodless coup and brought political stability to the country. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. During the 1990s, Syria and Israel held occasional peace talks over its return. Following the death of President al-ASAD, his son, Bashar al-ASAD, was approved as president by popular referendum in July 2000. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in an ostensible peacekeeping role - were withdrawn in April 2005. During the July-August 2006 conflict between Israel and Hizballah, Syria placed its military forces on alert but did not intervene directly on behalf of its ally Hizballah. In May 2007 Bashar al-ASAD was elected to his second term as President.

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Nationwide power outage in Syria due to malfunctions, energy minister’s spokesperson says - Arab NewsNationwide power outage in Syria due to malfunctions, energy minister’s spokesperson says  Arab News

IDF strikes in Syria and Lebanon were a message to regional powers - The Times of IsraelIDF strikes in Syria and Lebanon were a message to regional powers  The Times of Israel

Syria interim president names new government dominated by allies - The Hindu
  1. Syria interim president names new government dominated by allies  The Hindu
  2. Syria’s transitional government takes office marking crucial shift after Assad’s removal  Times of India
  3. UAE welcomes formation of new government in Syria  The Tribune


Disarming Syria Under the Al-Julani Regime – The Biological Weapons Dimension - Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic StudiesDisarming Syria Under the Al-Julani Regime – The Biological Weapons Dimension  Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies

Turkey mulls building new military base to train forces in Syria - The New ArabTurkey mulls building new military base to train forces in Syria  The New Arab

Month of giving: Syrians in Ethiopia keep Ramadan iftar tradition alive - Al JazeeraMonth of giving: Syrians in Ethiopia keep Ramadan iftar tradition alive  Al Jazeera

Syrians mark first Eid al-Fitr after the fall of Bashar al-Assad - Middle East EyeSyrians mark first Eid al-Fitr after the fall of Bashar al-Assad  Middle East Eye

Gunmen kill 12 civilians in western, central Syria on 1st day of Eid al-Fitr - PressTVGunmen kill 12 civilians in western, central Syria on 1st day of Eid al-Fitr  PressTV

Iraq’s PM, Syria’s president stress ‘new chapter’ in countries’ relationship - Arab NewsIraq’s PM, Syria’s president stress ‘new chapter’ in countries’ relationship  Arab News

Cartoon for April 1, 2025 - thenationalnews.comCartoon for April 1, 2025  thenationalnews.com

Syria Promises to Dismantle Chemical Weapons Program - Arms Control AssociationSyria Promises to Dismantle Chemical Weapons Program  Arms Control Association

How inclusive is Syria's new technocratic cabinet? - DWHow inclusive is Syria's new technocratic cabinet?  DW

Syria Appoints Assad Opponent As Top Muslim Cleric - NDTVSyria Appoints Assad Opponent As Top Muslim Cleric  NDTV

The challenge of rebuilding the economy and the labour market in post-war Syria - Equal TimesThe challenge of rebuilding the economy and the labour market in post-war Syria  Equal Times

Turkey moves to take control of Syria’s strategic T4 air base: Sources - Middle East EyeTurkey moves to take control of Syria’s strategic T4 air base: Sources  Middle East Eye

Syria Refugee Crisis Explained - USA for UNHCRSyria Refugee Crisis Explained  USA for UNHCR

Druse Militia Refuse to Join Syria’s New Army - The New York TimesDruse Militia Refuse to Join Syria’s New Army  The New York Times

The only viable solution: an independent Syria, not a Turkish protectorate - Atlantic CouncilThe only viable solution: an independent Syria, not a Turkish protectorate  Atlantic Council

US Welcomes New Syrian Government, Yet Maintains Sanctions Position - Morocco World NewsUS Welcomes New Syrian Government, Yet Maintains Sanctions Position  Morocco World News

Outrage and Misinformation on Social Media Following Hospital Attacks in Syria - Social Media Watch, April 2025: Protecting the Humanitarian Space in Syria - ReliefWebOutrage and Misinformation on Social Media Following Hospital Attacks in Syria - Social Media Watch, April 2025: Protecting the Humanitarian Space in Syria  ReliefWeb

Syria swears in new transitional government on the eve of Eid-al-Fitr - Euronews.comSyria swears in new transitional government on the eve of Eid-al-Fitr  Euronews.com

New transitional government in Syria includes a Catholic woman - Vatican NewsNew transitional government in Syria includes a Catholic woman  Vatican News

Syrian president al-Sharaa unveils transitional government - Al JazeeraSyrian president al-Sharaa unveils transitional government  Al Jazeera

Western intelligence source to 'Post': Turkey aims to activate the Syrian T4 air base - The Jerusalem PostWestern intelligence source to 'Post': Turkey aims to activate the Syrian T4 air base  The Jerusalem Post

Syria swears in new transitional government months after Assad’s removal - CNNSyria swears in new transitional government months after Assad’s removal  CNN

Hind Kabawat, a Christian, becomes first woman named to new Syria government - The Times of IsraelHind Kabawat, a Christian, becomes first woman named to new Syria government  The Times of Israel

Border wars: Syria’s new authorities grapple with Lebanese smugglers - The GuardianBorder wars: Syria’s new authorities grapple with Lebanese smugglers  The Guardian

Syrian Civil War | Syrian history - BritannicaSyrian Civil War | Syrian history  Britannica

Israel Is Escalating Its War in Syria's Druze Regions - Foreign PolicyIsrael Is Escalating Its War in Syria's Druze Regions  Foreign Policy

Israel is making a miscalculation in southern Syria. Here is why. - Atlantic CouncilIsrael is making a miscalculation in southern Syria. Here is why.  Atlantic Council

Can trauma from violence be genetically inherited? Scientists debate Syria refugee study - NatureCan trauma from violence be genetically inherited? Scientists debate Syria refugee study  Nature

Hind Kabawat becomes Syria’s only woman and Christian in new government - La croix internationalHind Kabawat becomes Syria’s only woman and Christian in new government  La croix international

A Glimmer of Peace in Syria’s North East - Crisis GroupA Glimmer of Peace in Syria’s North East  Crisis Group

The New Syria: Halting a Dangerous Drift - Crisis GroupThe New Syria: Halting a Dangerous Drift  Crisis Group

Prospects for Syrian Civil Society Remain Dim While Sanctions Linger - Bourse & Bazaar FoundationProspects for Syrian Civil Society Remain Dim While Sanctions Linger  Bourse & Bazaar Foundation

Syria | Country Page | World - Human Rights WatchSyria | Country Page | World  Human Rights Watch

Ending a 40-year Kurdish insurgency: a historical turning point for Turkey and Syria - Real Instituto ElcanoEnding a 40-year Kurdish insurgency: a historical turning point for Turkey and Syria  Real Instituto Elcano

US warns of possible attacks in Syria during Eid el-Fitr holiday - The Economic TimesUS warns of possible attacks in Syria during Eid el-Fitr holiday  The Economic Times

What to know about Syria's new cabinet and its top ministers - The New ArabWhat to know about Syria's new cabinet and its top ministers  The New Arab

US: New Syrian government 'positive', sanctions relief too early - The New ArabUS: New Syrian government 'positive', sanctions relief too early  The New Arab

Syrian government and SDF reach prisoner deal in Aleppo - The New ArabSyrian government and SDF reach prisoner deal in Aleppo  The New Arab

Three months since the fall of Assad, is Syria headed towards stability or chaos? Explained - The HinduThree months since the fall of Assad, is Syria headed towards stability or chaos? Explained  The Hindu

Iraq and Syrian leaders discuss future cooperation - analysis - The Jerusalem PostIraq and Syrian leaders discuss future cooperation - analysis  The Jerusalem Post

Syria's interim president forms new transitional government - DWSyria's interim president forms new transitional government  DW

Islamic Development Bank Funding to Syria (1974-2024) - Syria ReportIslamic Development Bank Funding to Syria (1974-2024)  Syria Report

‘Fragility and hope’ mark new era in Syria amid ongoing violence and aid struggles - UN News‘Fragility and hope’ mark new era in Syria amid ongoing violence and aid struggles  UN News

Syria's interim president forms new government, allies gain key positions - Hindustan TimesSyria's interim president forms new government, allies gain key positions  Hindustan Times

Nationwide power outage in Syria due to malfunctions, energy minister’s spokesperson says By Reuters - Investing.comNationwide power outage in Syria due to malfunctions, energy minister’s spokesperson says By Reuters  Investing.com

Syria blackout: technical failure cripples power grid - Shafaq News - ??? ????Syria blackout: technical failure cripples power grid - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa announces new transitional government - France 24Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa announces new transitional government  France 24

Syrian Christians: Debating the past, worry for the future - DWSyrian Christians: Debating the past, worry for the future  DW

‘Facing the Middle East’: Episode 8 Spotlights Communities in Syria, Israel and Gaza at a Crossroads - The Media Line‘Facing the Middle East’: Episode 8 Spotlights Communities in Syria, Israel and Gaza at a Crossroads  The Media Line

12-year-old boy among 4 killed in Syria’s Tartous province - AP News12-year-old boy among 4 killed in Syria’s Tartous province  AP News

Syria monitor says 12 civilians killed in sectarian violence - The New ArabSyria monitor says 12 civilians killed in sectarian violence  The New Arab

Syria writing new history but faces long road ahead: Ahmed Alsharaa - TRT WorldSyria writing new history but faces long road ahead: Ahmed Alsharaa  TRT World

France, Greece, Cyprus, Lebanon and Syria Discuss Security, Migration, and Energy - Syria ReportFrance, Greece, Cyprus, Lebanon and Syria Discuss Security, Migration, and Energy  Syria Report

Syria’s Civil War: The Descent Into Horror - Council on Foreign RelationsSyria’s Civil War: The Descent Into Horror  Council on Foreign Relations

Turkey increasing military assistance to Syria - The Long War JournalTurkey increasing military assistance to Syria  The Long War Journal

Syria’s Reinstatement in the Islamic Development Bank - Syria ReportSyria’s Reinstatement in the Islamic Development Bank  Syria Report

Germany: Coalition expected to pursue Syrian returns as soon as feasible - InfoMigrantsGermany: Coalition expected to pursue Syrian returns as soon as feasible  InfoMigrants

Turkiye readies plans to take over central Syria’s T4 airbase: Report - thecradle.coTurkiye readies plans to take over central Syria’s T4 airbase: Report  thecradle.co

Syria: Al-Sharaa swears in new gov't, includes Christian woman - The New ArabSyria: Al-Sharaa swears in new gov't, includes Christian woman  The New Arab

Syria unveils new government lineup - Anadolu AjansiSyria unveils new government lineup  Anadolu Ajansi

Syria’s sectarian rage - New StatesmanSyria’s sectarian rage  New Statesman

Syria’s Leader, Ahmed al-Shara, Names Transitional Government - The New York TimesSyria’s Leader, Ahmed al-Shara, Names Transitional Government  The New York Times

Syria swears in new government months after Assad was deposed - Financial TimesSyria swears in new government months after Assad was deposed  Financial Times

Israeli Officials Alarmed by Potential Turkish Base in Syria - The Media LineIsraeli Officials Alarmed by Potential Turkish Base in Syria  The Media Line

Syria's president al-Sharaa forms new transitional government - ReutersSyria's president al-Sharaa forms new transitional government  Reuters

Syrians rejoice during first Eid after Assad's fall - AL-MonitorSyrians rejoice during first Eid after Assad's fall  AL-Monitor

President Ahmad Al Shara and his wife greet children orphaned in Syria's civil war - in pictures - thenationalnews.comPresident Ahmad Al Shara and his wife greet children orphaned in Syria's civil war - in pictures  thenationalnews.com

Syria’s Leader Appoints New Government After Ousting Assad - The New York TimesSyria’s Leader Appoints New Government After Ousting Assad  The New York Times

Twelve civilians killed in apparent sectarian violence in Syria, says monitor - thenationalnews.comTwelve civilians killed in apparent sectarian violence in Syria, says monitor  thenationalnews.com

The effort to save Syria’s northern bald ibis population failed, but much can be learned (analysis) - MongabayThe effort to save Syria’s northern bald ibis population failed, but much can be learned (analysis)  Mongabay

At least six people killed in Israeli attacks on southern Syria - Al JazeeraAt least six people killed in Israeli attacks on southern Syria  Al Jazeera

The Alawites caught between revenge and a new Syria - The New HumanitarianThe Alawites caught between revenge and a new Syria  The New Humanitarian

Turkey’s expansionism in Syria creates new challenges for Israel - JNS.orgTurkey’s expansionism in Syria creates new challenges for Israel  JNS.org

Syria’s Kurds reject legitimacy of new government - Al Arabiya EnglishSyria’s Kurds reject legitimacy of new government  Al Arabiya English

US advises citizens against travel to Syria, warns of heightened terror risk - FirstpostUS advises citizens against travel to Syria, warns of heightened terror risk  Firstpost

Department Press Briefing – March 31, 2025 - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Department Press Briefing – March 31, 2025  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

UCLA med student, once a Syrian refugee, helps reduce language, cultural barriers to medical care - UCLAUCLA med student, once a Syrian refugee, helps reduce language, cultural barriers to medical care  UCLA

Chemical weapons inspectors granted access to Assad-era sites in Syria, say sources - ReutersChemical weapons inspectors granted access to Assad-era sites in Syria, say sources  Reuters

Turkey’s moves in Syria threaten Israel - JNS.orgTurkey’s moves in Syria threaten Israel  JNS.org

Syria's sectarian violence reached capital, terrorizing Alawites, residents say - Hindustan TimesSyria's sectarian violence reached capital, terrorizing Alawites, residents say  Hindustan Times

‘Brighter future hangs in the balance’ in Syria after 14 years of war - UN News‘Brighter future hangs in the balance’ in Syria after 14 years of war  UN News

From Ruins to Renaissance: Syrian Artists Reclaim Freedom After Assad - In These TimesFrom Ruins to Renaissance: Syrian Artists Reclaim Freedom After Assad  In These Times

‘Time for bold moves’: UN urges inclusive transition as Syria marks 14 years of conflict - UN News‘Time for bold moves’: UN urges inclusive transition as Syria marks 14 years of conflict  UN News

Apple flags change in Syria emoji for iOS 18.4 - thenationalnews.comApple flags change in Syria emoji for iOS 18.4  thenationalnews.com

At least seven killed in spiralling clashes on Syria-Lebanon border - Al JazeeraAt least seven killed in spiralling clashes on Syria-Lebanon border  Al Jazeera

HTS members, Druze, and Kurds: A look at Syria's diverse new goverment - The Jerusalem PostHTS members, Druze, and Kurds: A look at Syria's diverse new goverment  The Jerusalem Post

Syria interim president names new government dominated by allies - AL-MonitorSyria interim president names new government dominated by allies  AL-Monitor

German and Austrian ministers break off a planned Syria trip because of a possible threat - AP NewsGerman and Austrian ministers break off a planned Syria trip because of a possible threat  AP News

Syria’s Sharaa announces creation of new government - The Times of IsraelSyria’s Sharaa announces creation of new government  The Times of Israel

Syria, Kurds forge key security and governance pact - Shafaq News - ??? ????Syria, Kurds forge key security and governance pact - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Syria: Distressing scale of violence in coastal areas - ohchrSyria: Distressing scale of violence in coastal areas  ohchr

Syrians left in the dark as the interim government struggles to restore electricity - AP NewsSyrians left in the dark as the interim government struggles to restore electricity  AP News

Cross-Border Shuffle: Refugee Movement Between Lebanon and Syria after Assad - The Century FoundationCross-Border Shuffle: Refugee Movement Between Lebanon and Syria after Assad  The Century Foundation

Israel Digs In Beyond Its Northern Border - The New York TimesIsrael Digs In Beyond Its Northern Border  The New York Times

‘Pray for us. They’ve arrived’: How Syria descended into revenge bloodshed - Reuters‘Pray for us. They’ve arrived’: How Syria descended into revenge bloodshed  Reuters

Joint Statement on the formation of the new transitional government in Syria - European CommissionJoint Statement on the formation of the new transitional government in Syria  European Commission

Syrian refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help - World VisionSyrian refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help  World Vision