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Our Responsibility for the Events on the Syrian Coast

The vast majority of Alawites welcomed the new government, and there were no incidents of hostility toward the forces filling the power vacuum left by the fallen state, Rateb Shabo writes in al-araby al-Jadeed.

Former Minister and War Criminal Surrenders to Syrian Authorities

Al-Shaar’s criminal record extends beyond Syria. During the years of Syrian military occupation in Lebanon, he was one of the key enforcers of repression, particularly during the tenure of notorious Syrian intelligence chief Ghazi Kanaan.

Possible European Suspension of Sanctions on Syria

A leaked European document from a few days ago suggests that certain sanctions will remain permanent, including those targeting the Assad regime, the illicit drug trade, and the arms trade, Enab Baladi writes.