Fadi Saqr to The NYT: I Am Innocent
THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
June 12, 2025
In a statement to The New York Times, Saqr denied any role in wartime atrocities, including the 2013 Tadamon massacre.
In a statement to The New York Times, Saqr denied any role in wartime atrocities, including the 2013 Tadamon massacre.
Taxation is not merely a tool for revenue collection; in a post-conflict context, it becomes a cornerstone of the emerging relationship between state and citizen, Abdul Moneim Halabi writes in Syria TV
Shibani’s presence at the Oslo Peace Forum, alongside key Arab and international diplomats, marks a significant step in Syria’s re-entry into the global diplomatic fold, SANA writes.
Barrack, who met twice with Sharaa in recent weeks, including during President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to Riyadh, underscored the fragility of Syria’s transition.
Though a National Commission for Transitional Justice has been established, the dissonance between its mandate and the actions of parallel bodies raises questions about the government’s sincerity
Sharaa’s perceived moderation and Syria’s strategic importance—especially its proximity to Israel, its Kurdish population, and its history with Iran—make it a higher Western priority.
