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Delegations from Germany, France, and Italy have visited Damascus to explore repatriation arrangements with Syria’s interim government
Delegations from Germany, France, and Italy have visited Damascus to explore repatriation arrangements with Syria’s interim government
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.
The new cabinet, composed of 22 ministers, reflects a blend of technocrats, returnees from the diaspora, symbolic minority figures, and key holdovers from the interim ruling coalition dominated by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham.
Aisha al-Dabs, Director of the Women’s Affairs Office within Syria’s Political Affairs Department, met with Hilde Haraldstad, Chargé d’Affaires of the Norwegian Embassy in Damascus. Their talks focused on the role of women in Syria’s political landscape
Badr Jamous expressing concerns that the conflict in Lebanon could lead to new demographic shifts in Syria.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Damascus said it must be informed about the progress of any discussion pertaining to Syria, according to Syria TV.
Safadi emphasized that all Arab countries in the region share a common belief that the Syrian crisis must be resolved, according to Syria TV.
The United Kingdom issued a warning last week cautioning against sending international aid to Syria, according to Syria TV.
An aid shipment by the Italian government and the European Union entered through the Lebanese-Syrian border, according to al-Watan.
Representatives meeting in Geneva underlined the importance of advancing with the political process.
Qatar called for the full implementation of Security Council resolution 2254 to resolve the crisis in Syria, according to Syria TV.
UN expert Richard Gowan said the war in Ukraine has “complicated negotiations on Syria this year”, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Russia says the extension should not exceed 6 months, as opposed to western states that want it to continue for a year, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Representative of the Global Coalition said that al-Hol camp is fertile ground for ISIS recruitment, according to Baladi News.
Pedersen said he was glad the Constitutional Committee is reconvening in March, but he’s worried the Ukrainian war might ruin his plans, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the Security Council to introduce a resolution on cross-border aid to Syria and particularly Idleb, al-Souria Net reports.
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