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U.S. officials say Syria's military remains loyal despite recent high-profile defections, while the opposition remains fragmented and unable to attack as a unified force, indicating a long, protracted ...
News Syria » Damascus » People: Syria’s new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad
The country is moving ahead with drafting new laws as it recovers from decades of brutal rule and a deadly civil war.
News Syria » Damascus » People: Syria explosion updates: Bomb blast kills 5 people in Damascus
A bomb blast rocks a cafe in central Damascus near the Palace of Justice killing five people and wounding 20 others with no immediate claim of responsibility. Ambulances have been seen weaving their ...
News Syria » Damascus » People: Why Was Emmanuel Macron in Syria? Explosion Near Damascus Hotel Overshadows High-Stakes Talks
Macron's landmark visit focused on Syria's reconstruction, sanctions relief, political reform and regional security, but twin explosions in central Damascus shifted attention to security risks facing ...
News Syria » Damascus » People: Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria’s capital, killing at least 9 people
At least four people have been killed after an explosive device detonated in a Damascus cafe, according to Syria's Interior Ministry.
News Syria » Damascus » People: Canadian, Turkish ambassadors welcome inaugural session of Syria’s new People Assembly
Canadian and Turkish ambassadors have welcomed the inaugural session of Syria's newly elected People's Assembly, describing it as ...
News Syria » Damascus » People: Explosions rock Damascus near Macron's hotel as he meets Syria's Ahmad al-Sharaa; 4 injured
Two explosions struck central Damascus on Tuesday, even as French President Emmanuel Macron met his Syrian counterpart, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in a landmark visit, wounding at least four people, according ...
News Syria » Damascus » People: Türkiye welcomes inaugural session of new Syrian People's Assembly in Damascus
Foreign Ministry says the new assembly is an important step towards an inclusive political process, stability and popular sovereignty in Syria.
News Syria » Damascus » People: Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits
Explosions rocked Syria's capital on Tuesday and injured at least 18 people as France’s president met with his counterpart in a landmark visit to the country rebuilding from years of civil war, ...
News Syria » Damascus » People: Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart
An explosion went off near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on Tuesday, where French President Emmanuel Macron had spent the night ahead of a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, according to French ...
News Syria » Damascus » People: Damascus blasts hit as Macron meets Syria's Sharaa in landmark visit
Explosions struck central Damascus as Emmanuel Macron met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The attack underscored Syria's fragile security situation as Damascus seeks investment and Western backing.
News Syria » Damascus » People: Defense Ministry destroys landmines in western Damascus countryside
The Engineering Directorate at Syria's Ministry of Defense, in cooperation with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and its Explosive ...