Syria Today – Putin to Meet Bashar al-Assad; Netanyahu Says Will Occupy Buffer Zone Inside Syria
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Pedersen reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the political process to the best of his ability, according to Damas Post.
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg noted that Austria has not closed its embassy in Damascus, according to Enab Baladi.
The meeting, attended by Syria TV, featured discussions between activists and civil society organizations on plans to build a new Syria.
The head of the European Union delegation was asked to travel to Damascus on Monday to establish contact with Syria’s new leadership and other groups Enab Baladi writes.
“We are maintaining contact with representatives of the forces currently in control of the situation in Syria”, said a Kremlin spokesperson.
Sharaa described the developments in Syria as “a victory for the oppressed people over the criminal oppressor”, according to Syria TV.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
The Ministry of Interior is training new cadres who will undergo specialized programs before assuming their duties, Enab Baladi writes.
The SNHR argues that, with the former regime gone, the rationale for maintaining broad economic sanctions has largely disappeared.
Kallas clarified that the lifting of European sanctions would only occur if the new leadership demonstrates commitment to protecting minorities, ensuring women’s rights, and upholding a unified government that rejects religious extremism.
Wahab, a Lebanese druze politician close to Assad, said he relayed messages from Israel to push Bashar towards “peace”, Shaam Network writes. He also stated that Assad asked him to create problems with other druze leaders in Lebanon.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser reminded the public of the Koblenz Higher Regional Court, which in 2022 issued the world’s first ruling against state torture in Syria, Zaman al-Wasl writes.
Pedersen addressed the new challenges facing Syria, emphasizing the urgent need to launch an inclusive political process. His visit underscores the international community’s ongoing efforts to support a political transition.
The Arab Ministerial Contact Committee on Syria convened in Aqaba on Saturday, reaching consensus on key priorities to support the Syrian people and initiate an
The French minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, said France would clarify its position regarding the political process in Syria.
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov remarked that Russia is engaged in “constructive talks” with Syrian authorities and expressed hope for retaining a military presence in the country, Syria TV says,
Enab Baladi reports that negotiations were held to move the tomb of Suleiman Shah, but failed.
The ministers endorsed the “formation of an inclusive transitional governing body, based on Syrian consensus”.
The leader of Hezbollah, a long-time supporter of the former regime, called for “cooperation” with the new powers in Syria.
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