Barrack: The Syrian People Must Be Allowed to Choose the Form of Their Own Political Order
AL-MODON
December 7, 2025
He expressed his confidence that Syria’s future will be brighter than its recent past.
He expressed his confidence that Syria’s future will be brighter than its recent past.
The Syrian delegation expressed growing optimism about the potential lifting of sanctions, particularly the Caesar Act.
The Syrian delegation expressed growing optimism about the potential lifting of sanctions, particularly the Caesar Act
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.
Through this participation, Damascus aims to reassert its presence within international financial institutions and explore opportunities for economic cooperation with potential partners.
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
Khaled Khalifa was widely recognized for his consistent criticism of the regime’s policies, according to Orient News.
Both parties committed to working together on maintenance and rehabilitation projects for schools, according to al-Watan.
An Iranian plane carrying 40 tons of medical supplies, food, and medicine for those affected by the earthquake arrived at Aleppo International Airport, according to al-Watan.
UN expert Richard Gowan said the war in Ukraine has “complicated negotiations on Syria this year”, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The talks discussed constitutional principles, including preserving and strengthening state institutions, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Two Swedish women and three children from ISIS families were handed over to the Swedish delegation, according to North Press.
Unidentified masked individuals attacked the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in the al-Hol camp, according to North Press.
Russia is trying to use the issue of cross-border humanitarian aid into Syria as a pressure card against the West for its war on Ukraine, according to al-Souria Net.
The Norwegian Refugee Council and the Syrian ministry education are deepening cooperation, according to the Syria Times.
Following backlash about his visit to Damascus, the Secretary-General of the NRC denied discussing the issue of repatriating refugees to Syria with Mekdad in Damascus, according to Enab Baladi.
A joint delegation of opposition figures met with EU diplomats to discuss the need to ensure a just political transition in Syria, according to the SOC Media Office.
The UN’s Syria envoy said he held “very good discussions” in Damascus Saturday, and hoped that a committee to discuss a post-war constitution could soon reconvene, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Two Syrian women have stood as candidates in Norway, where elections for parliament were scheduled for September 13th, according to Syria TV.
As the Euphrates keeps getting dryer in Syria as a result of climate and geopolitics, the livelihood of many is threatened, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Twelve million individuals in Syria and Iraq are threatened by a water crisis and a severe drought, a situation that risks worsening, according to al-Jazeera.
A Syrian teenager was sentenced to five years in prison for planning a terrorist attack in Norway, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has warned of millions being displaced if a political solution is not found in Syria, writes SY 24.
Norway has become the latest country to begin legal proceedings against Syrians who have been accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes writes Brocar Press.
In 2014, de Mistura became the third UN diplomat tasked with ending the Syria war which erupted in 2011, before leaving his post last year writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
As Turkey continues its assault on northern Syria, the UNHCR has highlighted the number of children who are displaced and that civilians must not be targeted reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Norwegian diplomat Geir Pedersen has a long list of accomplishments from his work with the UN and the as part of the Oslo accords writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Norwegian diplomat Geir Pedersen has been nominated as the new Special Envoy to Syria by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reports Ana Press.
US airstrikes on civilians, protests in Idleb, women and children released and Jan Egeland resigns. Catch up on everything you missed over the weekend.
A plethora of foreign powers have staked an interest in the Syrian conflict and the shape of their influence in the country’s future is starting to become clearer writes Asharq al-Awsat
Washington aims to limit Tehran’s political weight and break the line of Iranian influence by engaging in deal-making with Russia, Ibrahim Hamidi writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
Coalition president underlines importance of support from friendly nations during meeting with Norwegian envoy, media office reports
Ministry spokesperson says officers from Hemeimeem monitoring center wounded in Aleppo while waiting for aid convoy to arrive
Top Iranian advisor meets with Norwegian diplomat to review Syria crisis and other regional issues
Foreign ministry source says Damascus condemns plans by Oslo to send 60 troops to Jordan to train Syrian fighters against ISIS
Opposition leader warns of pending humanitarian crisis in a number of Syrian provinces, especially Aleppo, as signs suggest regime forces are preparing for a large scale offensive
Documents include detailed information on over 300 fighters, a large number of whom are multilingual and boast previous military experience in numerous foreign armies
UN envoy earns approval from Syrian government and opposition to launch parallel negotiations on a number of issues in an effort to end the four-year crisis
ISIS plans to open slave market in Raqqa to sell Shiite community members, says local monitoring group
Like most other Syrian camps in Lebanon, the camp was built quickly with no attention paid to general safety measures
Since the civil war started in 2011, thousands have tried to make the punishing journey but only a few succeed
Regime refused to participate in the ‘second track’ diplomacy meeting
Presidential Political and Media Advisor Bouthaina Shaaban met with Feltman at the Oslo forum last month
Shaaban is one of the officials banned from visiting EU countries, but Norway is not a member of the Union
An interview with Omar Dahi on the dramatic situation of Syrian refugees, whose numbers continue to increase and who feel abandoned by the world.
There are at least 200 Australians fighting in Syria