Abu Hatam Shaqra remains on the U.S. terrorism watchlist for alleged involvement in kidnapping, torture, and extrajudicial killings
A report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) previously identified these asset seizures as one of the regime’s primary methods of collective punishment and financial expropriation.
As Syria steps hesitantly into its post-Assad chapter, the country finds itself standing on a perilous threshold.
Shibani confirmed that Syria is actively implementing an agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces to reintegrate northeastern regions under central government authority.
Haaretz described the visit as “unannounced and conducted in complete secrecy,” adding that the meetings lasted several days and addressed undisclosed issues.
A 2024 World Bank report estimated Syria’s Captagon economy at up to $5.6 billion annually
Founded in Moscow, the party reportedly aims to pave the way for the creation of an autonomous coastal region under the nominal authority of Damascus.
Journalist Malek al-Hafez, in his powerful essay “Syrians in the Trap of Hatred”, paints a sobering portrait of Syria’s current digital environment.
Hakan Fidan reaffirmed Turkey’s strong support for Syria’s territorial integrity
French-based Syrian legal expert Moatasem al-Kilani told the president national reconciliation “cannot be built on slogans, but on recognition, fairness, and restoring trust.”
Ahmad al-Sharaa appointed a relative “surrounded by controversy” as governor of Damascus, according to al-Hal.
When Syria signed its biggest investment deal in years, it wasn’t just about containers and cranes—it was a message to Turkey, Europe, and the world.
Shibani’s speech at the UN focused on one key theme: lifting sanctions as a prerequisite for Syrian stability.
Ahmad al-Sharaa is facing increasing calls for bold but stabilising steps
What unfolded in Ashrafiyet Sahnaya is the inevitable outcome of a political order that refuses reform and treats pluralism as a threat rather than a strength
Foreign Minister Shibani stressed in New York that the crisis only underscores the need for a political solution grounded in sovereignty and internal consensus.
“We advocate for meaningful participation in building a democratic, federal state that safeguards our dignity”, the druze leader said.
The Minister of Education, despite his Kurdish background, has not publicly addressed the long-standing Kurdish demand for mother-tongue education, Daraj writes.
Tuesday evening, an agreement was found between the government and local druze leaders.
Syria, battered by civil war, sanctions, political ruin, and sectarian fragmentation, bears no resemblance to the Singaporean model, Rustam Mahmoud writes for 963 Media.
