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 Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in an ostensible peacekeeping role - were withdrawn in April 2005.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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Syria acknowledges 'shortcomings' in number of seats won by women at election - BBCSyria acknowledges 'shortcomings' in number of seats won by women at election  BBC

Syria's Central Bank to release six new banknotes that will have no symbols or pictures: Here's why - Times of IndiaSyria's Central Bank to release six new banknotes that will have no symbols or pictures: Here's why  Times of India

In Syria, a Crackdown on Gunfire at Weddings - The New York TimesIn Syria, a Crackdown on Gunfire at Weddings  The New York Times

4th voluntary batch of displaced Syrians return from Tripoli to Syria - Xinhua4th voluntary batch of displaced Syrians return from Tripoli to Syria  Xinhua

Ceasefire declared between Syrian forces, Kurdish fighters after one killed - Al JazeeraCeasefire declared between Syrian forces, Kurdish fighters after one killed  Al Jazeera

Tom Barrack Refutes Turkish Opposition Claims Amid SDF-Syria Deal: 'Map I Never Saw, Room I Never Entered' - Times NowTom Barrack Refutes Turkish Opposition Claims Amid SDF-Syria Deal: 'Map I Never Saw, Room I Never Entered'  Times Now

A teenager fled horror in Syria – only to be murdered on a sunny day in Huddersfield - The GuardianA teenager fled horror in Syria – only to be murdered on a sunny day in Huddersfield  The Guardian

Rape and torture in Assad's prisons: Syrian women break their silence - France 24Rape and torture in Assad's prisons: Syrian women break their silence  France 24

World News in Brief: Deadly attacks in Ukraine, Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant update, first humanitarian flight for Syrians in Libya - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Deadly attacks in Ukraine, Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant update, first humanitarian flight for Syrians in Libya  UN News

Syria announces ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ with Kurds after clashes - Arab NewsSyria announces ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ with Kurds after clashes  Arab News

Conflict in Syria | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign RelationsConflict in Syria | Global Conflict Tracker  Council on Foreign Relations

For war-weary Syria, potential benefits of security pact with Israel comes with big risks - The ConversationFor war-weary Syria, potential benefits of security pact with Israel comes with big risks  The Conversation

A family’s path to healing - UnicefA family’s path to healing  Unicef

One killed, several injured in Syrian Army, SDF clashes in Aleppo: Reports - Al JazeeraOne killed, several injured in Syrian Army, SDF clashes in Aleppo: Reports  Al Jazeera

New Developments in Lifting of “Caesar” Path — What Changed? - The Syrian ObserverNew Developments in Lifting of “Caesar” Path — What Changed?  The Syrian Observer

The Palestine Branch: A den of torture in Assad’s Syria - France 24The Palestine Branch: A den of torture in Assad’s Syria  France 24

Mental health in emergencies feature profile: Dr Nabil Samarji, Mental Health Officer, WHO Office for Syria - World Health Organization (WHO)Mental health in emergencies feature profile: Dr Nabil Samarji, Mental Health Officer, WHO Office for Syria  World Health Organization (WHO)

Syria’s search for truth is a ‘collective effort’, top UN investigator says - UN NewsSyria’s search for truth is a ‘collective effort’, top UN investigator says  UN News

After sectarian clashes in Aleppo, US, SDF, and Syrian government officials meet in Damascus - Long War JournalAfter sectarian clashes in Aleppo, US, SDF, and Syrian government officials meet in Damascus  Long War Journal

Syria on ‘knife-edge’ in wake of sectarian clashes, warns UN envoy - Financial TimesSyria on ‘knife-edge’ in wake of sectarian clashes, warns UN envoy  Financial Times

IOM Syrian Arab Republic — Aleppo Governorate Snapshot (September 2025) - ReliefWebIOM Syrian Arab Republic — Aleppo Governorate Snapshot (September 2025)  ReliefWeb

Syria Chooses a Parliament of Revolutionaries - The New York TimesSyria Chooses a Parliament of Revolutionaries  The New York Times

Syria: Return of millions brings hope but challenges remain - UN NewsSyria: Return of millions brings hope but challenges remain  UN News

Syrian crisis - UnicefSyrian crisis  Unicef

Reporters - Rape: Assad's weapon against Syrian women - France 24Reporters - Rape: Assad's weapon against Syrian women  France 24

Russia reasserts role in Syria as post-Assad government seeks protection - TVP WorldRussia reasserts role in Syria as post-Assad government seeks protection  TVP World

A window for US engagement with Syria has opened — but not for long - DevexA window for US engagement with Syria has opened — but not for long  Devex

Syrian defence minister and SDF commander agree to ceasefire in north and northeastern Syria - ReutersSyrian defence minister and SDF commander agree to ceasefire in north and northeastern Syria  Reuters

Syria’s First Post-Assad Parliament: Political Restructuring in a Region of Uncertainties - ISPISyria’s First Post-Assad Parliament: Political Restructuring in a Region of Uncertainties  ISPI

Australia’s quiet returnees from Syria are in fact a loud warning - Lowy InstituteAustralia’s quiet returnees from Syria are in fact a loud warning  Lowy Institute

Syria’s search for truth is a ‘collective effort’, top UN investigator says - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsSyria’s search for truth is a ‘collective effort’, top UN investigator says  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

SDF carries out deadly terror attacks in Syria's Aleppo despite ceasefire - TRT WorldSDF carries out deadly terror attacks in Syria's Aleppo despite ceasefire  TRT World

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

Deadly Clashes Erupt Between Syrian Government Forces and Kurdish Fighters - The New York TimesDeadly Clashes Erupt Between Syrian Government Forces and Kurdish Fighters  The New York Times

Syria: March Atrocities Demand Senior Level Accountability - Human Rights WatchSyria: March Atrocities Demand Senior Level Accountability  Human Rights Watch

Syrian government declares ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ with Kurds after Aleppo clashes - The Times of IsraelSyrian government declares ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ with Kurds after Aleppo clashes  The Times of Israel

Syrian leader addresses UN General Assembly for first time in almost 60 years - BBCSyrian leader addresses UN General Assembly for first time in almost 60 years  BBC

Photo of Syrian Defense Ministry Official With Russian S-400 Sparks Questions About Continued Military Links - The Media LinePhoto of Syrian Defense Ministry Official With Russian S-400 Sparks Questions About Continued Military Links  The Media Line

Black Flags in Southern Syria: Who Is Helping ISIS Expand and Regroup? - The Syrian ObserverBlack Flags in Southern Syria: Who Is Helping ISIS Expand and Regroup?  The Syrian Observer

Indian officials reach out to post-Assad government in Syria - The HinduIndian officials reach out to post-Assad government in Syria  The Hindu

Türkiye urges end to sanctions on Syria, calls for united action against terrorism - TRT WorldTürkiye urges end to sanctions on Syria, calls for united action against terrorism  TRT World

US kills Al Qaeda-linked ‘attack planner’ in Syria - Long War JournalUS kills Al Qaeda-linked ‘attack planner’ in Syria  Long War Journal

In Aleppo’s Kurdish neighborhoods, another setback for SDF-Damascus integration - Syria DirectIn Aleppo’s Kurdish neighborhoods, another setback for SDF-Damascus integration  Syria Direct

Syria’s Parliamentary Elections a Historic but Limited Step - International Christian ConcernSyria’s Parliamentary Elections a Historic but Limited Step  International Christian Concern

One million Syrian refugees returned home since al-Assad’s fall, UN says - Al JazeeraOne million Syrian refugees returned home since al-Assad’s fall, UN says  Al Jazeera

Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria - OCHAToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria  OCHA

Syria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s fall - Al JazeeraSyria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s fall  Al Jazeera

1 Syrian soldier killed, others injured in SDF attacks in Aleppo despite ceasefire: Defense Ministry - Anadolu Ajansi1 Syrian soldier killed, others injured in SDF attacks in Aleppo despite ceasefire: Defense Ministry  Anadolu Ajansi

Prospects of a security agreement between Syria and Israel - Al Arabiya EnglishProspects of a security agreement between Syria and Israel  Al Arabiya English

IOM Organizes First Voluntary Humanitarian Return Flight for Syrians in Libya - International Organization for MigrationIOM Organizes First Voluntary Humanitarian Return Flight for Syrians in Libya  International Organization for Migration

Syria's foreign affairs chief urges Kurdish forces to implement March agreement "without delay" - XinhuaSyria's foreign affairs chief urges Kurdish forces to implement March agreement "without delay"  Xinhua

Ukraine, Syria restore diplomatic ties after breakdown during Assad regime - Al JazeeraUkraine, Syria restore diplomatic ties after breakdown during Assad regime  Al Jazeera

Syrian government declares ceasefire after clashes with Kurdish fighters - AP NewsSyrian government declares ceasefire after clashes with Kurdish fighters  AP News

Syria condemns attacks by Israeli warplanes on cities of Homs and Latakia - Al JazeeraSyria condemns attacks by Israeli warplanes on cities of Homs and Latakia  Al Jazeera

UN expert calls for international support in locating missing persons in Syria - Jurist.orgUN expert calls for international support in locating missing persons in Syria  Jurist.org

Finance Minister Welcomes Caesar Act Repeal, a Step Toward Rebuilding Syria - ????Finance Minister Welcomes Caesar Act Repeal, a Step Toward Rebuilding Syria  ????

Head of Independent Institution on Missing Persons in Syria Briefs Press - UN MediaHead of Independent Institution on Missing Persons in Syria Briefs Press  UN Media

Postponing war, not building peace: Limits of Syrian-Israeli security deal | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahPostponing war, not building peace: Limits of Syrian-Israeli security deal | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Syria Chooses Its First Parliament Since End of Civil War - The New York TimesSyria Chooses Its First Parliament Since End of Civil War  The New York Times

Israeli army carries out its latest ground incursion in southern Syria - Al JazeeraIsraeli army carries out its latest ground incursion in southern Syria  Al Jazeera

Syrian President outlines reforms, pledges national renewal - UN NewsSyrian President outlines reforms, pledges national renewal  UN News

What next as Syria embarks on democratic journey after years of civil war under dictatorship? - TRT WorldWhat next as Syria embarks on democratic journey after years of civil war under dictatorship?  TRT World

Syria’s FM arrives in Beirut in first since Assad’s ouster - Al Arabiya EnglishSyria’s FM arrives in Beirut in first since Assad’s ouster  Al Arabiya English

Al-Shaibani: Caesar Act Repeal Marks a Historic Turning Point for Syria’s Recovery - ????Al-Shaibani: Caesar Act Repeal Marks a Historic Turning Point for Syria’s Recovery  ????

European Syriac Union warns of intensifying persecution of Christians in Syria’s Al-Qusayr - SyriacPressEuropean Syriac Union warns of intensifying persecution of Christians in Syria’s Al-Qusayr  SyriacPress

DistriMart/GulfMed Supply Becomes Exclusive Distributor of SC Johnson Products in Syrian Arab Republic - Business WireDistriMart/GulfMed Supply Becomes Exclusive Distributor of SC Johnson Products in Syrian Arab Republic  Business Wire

“Are you Alawi?”: Identity-Based Killings During Syria’s Transition | HRW - Human Rights Watch“Are you Alawi?”: Identity-Based Killings During Syria’s Transition | HRW  Human Rights Watch

In Focus: Syria - UN NewsIn Focus: Syria  UN News

Minister of Information Hails Caesar Act Repeal as a Historic Moment for Syria - ????Minister of Information Hails Caesar Act Repeal as a Historic Moment for Syria  ????

Is a new era of Turkey-Syria economic engagement on the horizon? - Atlantic CouncilIs a new era of Turkey-Syria economic engagement on the horizon?  Atlantic Council

Inside Syria’s First Post-Assad Elections - New Lines MagazineInside Syria’s First Post-Assad Elections  New Lines Magazine

Erdogan Demands SDF Complete Integration With Syrian Government - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesErdogan Demands SDF Complete Integration With Syrian Government  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

400,000 Syrian refugees to return home from Lebanon this year, UN agency says - Arab News400,000 Syrian refugees to return home from Lebanon this year, UN agency says  Arab News

Türkiye to continue to support Syria's anti-Daesh efforts: Fidan | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye to continue to support Syria's anti-Daesh efforts: Fidan | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

In his first UN speech, Syria’s al-Sharaa urges end to all sanctions - Al JazeeraIn his first UN speech, Syria’s al-Sharaa urges end to all sanctions  Al Jazeera

Syria’s Alawites strike, protest against HTS child abductions, sectarian murders - PressTVSyria’s Alawites strike, protest against HTS child abductions, sectarian murders  PressTV

Syria seeks to avert new Kurdish conflict - The Jerusalem PostSyria seeks to avert new Kurdish conflict  The Jerusalem Post

Syria lifts restrictions on access to Aleppo's Kurdish districts - thenationalnews.comSyria lifts restrictions on access to Aleppo's Kurdish districts  thenationalnews.com

A million Syrians have returned home, but more support needed so millions more can follow - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyA million Syrians have returned home, but more support needed so millions more can follow  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Talks with Israel could lead to results ‘in days’, says Syria’s al-Sharaa - Al JazeeraTalks with Israel could lead to results ‘in days’, says Syria’s al-Sharaa  Al Jazeera

Ceasefire Gives Breathing Room to Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Forces - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesCeasefire Gives Breathing Room to Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Forces  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

DistriMart/GulfMed Supply become exclusive distributor of SC Johnson products in Syria - ZAWYADistriMart/GulfMed Supply become exclusive distributor of SC Johnson products in Syria  ZAWYA

U.S. Senate Votes to Repeal Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria: Senator Wilson - ????U.S. Senate Votes to Repeal Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria: Senator Wilson  ????

Syrians return home to a land littered with explosives - Financial TimesSyrians return home to a land littered with explosives  Financial Times

IGP Hosts Student Roundtable with Syria’s Minister of Information - ????IGP Hosts Student Roundtable with Syria’s Minister of Information  ????

Turkey urges Kurdish forces to abandon 'separatist agenda' after Syria deal - ReutersTurkey urges Kurdish forces to abandon 'separatist agenda' after Syria deal  Reuters

Syria accuses Israel of carrying out air strikes - BBCSyria accuses Israel of carrying out air strikes  BBC

Syria’s new leader makes a star turn in New York - The EconomistSyria’s new leader makes a star turn in New York  The Economist

Fragile progress in Syria, at risk from exclusion and foreign interference, UN warns - UN NewsFragile progress in Syria, at risk from exclusion and foreign interference, UN warns  UN News

The Displaced Syrians Living in the Country’s ‘Dead Cities’ - InkstickThe Displaced Syrians Living in the Country’s ‘Dead Cities’  Inkstick

Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink - BBCSyria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink  BBC

Syria: World Bank US$146 Million Grant to Improve Electricity Supply and Support Sector Development - World BankSyria: World Bank US$146 Million Grant to Improve Electricity Supply and Support Sector Development  World Bank

Turkey urges Kurdish forces to abandon ‘separatist agenda’ after Syria deal - ThePrintTurkey urges Kurdish forces to abandon ‘separatist agenda’ after Syria deal  ThePrint

Mastercard signs memorandum of understanding with Central Bank of Syria to collaborate on developing a national payments ecosystem - mastercard.comMastercard signs memorandum of understanding with Central Bank of Syria to collaborate on developing a national payments ecosystem  mastercard.com

Russia sees Syrian parliamentary elections as step toward national stability - Anadolu AjansiRussia sees Syrian parliamentary elections as step toward national stability  Anadolu Ajansi

Syrian FM Arrives in Beirut, First Official Visit Since Fall of Former Regime - kurdistan24.netSyrian FM Arrives in Beirut, First Official Visit Since Fall of Former Regime  kurdistan24.net

Three Requisites for Syria’s Reconstruction Process - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceThree Requisites for Syria’s Reconstruction Process  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Syria’s quest to build its own Silicon Valley - Rest of WorldSyria’s quest to build its own Silicon Valley  Rest of World

Safe Corridor: A child's fight to survive Syria's collapse - The New ArabSafe Corridor: A child's fight to survive Syria's collapse  The New Arab

SDF, Syrian troops clash hours after ceasefire in Aleppo - Shafaq News - ??? ????SDF, Syrian troops clash hours after ceasefire in Aleppo - Shafaq News  ??? ????