In a televised address following Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Presidential Palace in Damascus, Syria’s transitional leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, unveiled what he described as a transformative fiscal blueprint for 2026.
Assad has fallen, yet the report serves as a reminder that the removal of a ruler does not in itself dismantle the structure that sustained his rule.
The Syrian government has made “nascent steps” toward justice and accountability for past crimes but its efforts remain “insufficient, selective, and lacking in transparency,” according to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) World Report 2026.
President Al-Sharaa also highlighted the significant progress Egypt has achieved under President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, according to al-Thawra.
Yasser al-Shalati, director of investigative mechanisms at the Association of Free Syrian Lawyers, said the Hamsho deal falls under the Anti-Corruption Committee’s newly launched “voluntary disclosure program.”
The op-ed published by Syria’s Justice Minister raises more doubts than it resolves, Hussein Shishakly argues in Zaman al-Wasl.
It is my responsibility to clarify that our aim has always been – and remains – to achieve justice, Syria’s Minister of Justice writes.
By avoiding human faces, the state also avoids choosing which humans to honor.
Syrians are buzzing with anticipation after the lifting of the Caesar sanctions, wondering when prices will finally ease and their purchasing power rebound.
The fall of Assad’s regime has not produced a unified vision for Syria’s future, Ahmad al-Jaber argues in Al-Hal.
The report warns that the security vacuum gripping parts of the country remains severe despite the transition away from Assad’s rule.
For the first time in recorded history, the Orontes River—Syria’s ancient artery of sustenance, known in Arabic as Nahr al-Asi—has shriveled into a parched scar across the western landscape
The gap between income and inflation has exacerbated poverty, Ultra Syria writes.
Abdul Ghani explained to Syria TV that Syria’s institutions have, over the years, become deeply entangled in various forms of misconduct.
The Central Bank’s latest directive mandates that banks treat their exposure to Lebanon as fully impaired, removing such assets from balance sheets and recognising them as expenses, Marco Olabi writes.
In a voice trembling with grief yet steadfast in defiance, Syrian activist Hanadi Zahlout addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council last week, transforming its
Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday for a visit described as “historic,” marking Syria’s return to the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since President Nourredine al-Atassi addressed the body in 1967.
Ukraine has emerged as a key supplier in the post-regime-change era, Enab Baladi writes.
Introducing a new currency involves more than redesigning banknotes or cutting zeros, Syria TV writes.
Two medical sources involved in the transfer and examination of the remains confirmed to Enab Baladi that the bodies were identified by local residents during a closed session attended by victims’ families, representatives from the General Security Service, and forensic experts
Speaking to al-Ikhbariya, researcher Wael al-Amin described northeastern Syria as the “heart of national wealth,” accounting for more than 90% of the country’s economic resources.
Ahmed Haitham al-Dalati, head of Internal Security in Suweida, and Brigadier General Shaher Jabr Omran, head of Internal Security in Daraa, are accused of war crimes and grave human rights violations
Dr. Razi Mohieddin, chairman of Rabitat Consulting, suggested that the announcement of a no-debt policy is more a reflection of Syria’s current isolation and sanctions than a deliberate strategic choice.
Wasim al-Assad, widely regarded as a central financier of the Syrian regime and its affiliated militias, stands accused of playing a pivotal role in the
Following Assad’s ouster, the transitional authorities have intensified efforts to dismantle captagon networks. But the infrastructure of the Captagon trade remains alarmingly resilient, Ultra Syria writes.
Export support is critical for improving the competitiveness of domestic agricultural products, according to al-Hurriya.
Basel Asaad, Executive Director of the Damascus Securities Exchange, called the reopening a “historic day for Syria”, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Imad Naami, Deputy Director of the Public Drinking Water Establishment in Damascus and its Countryside, told Ultra Syria that emergency responses have included increased reliance on groundwater wells, stricter oversight of consumption, and community outreach in collaboration with various ministries.
The National Commission for Transitional Justice, according to Decree No. 20, is tasked with investigating grave human rights violations committed under the former regime, coordinating with relevant authorities to ensure accountability, and laying the foundation for national reconciliation.
According to a statement issued by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the talks focused on “broadening the scope of cooperation and joint efforts through optimal mechanisms to achieve comprehensive justice for the victims of past-era crimes.”
From a legal perspective, the documented violations meet criteria defined in the Fourth Geneva Convention (1949) and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Dr. Jameel Al-Dabbal, head of Syria’s National Advisory Committee for Hematology and Oncology, voiced deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating condition of cancer patients
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.
With a new government in place, this year’s Brussels summit could mark the beginning of a new chapter in Syria’s engagement with the international community
While remittances remain a vital lifeline for millions of Syrians, their potential benefits could be undermined by speculative trading, liquidity shortages, and the influence of black-market currency dealers, al-Souri al-Yom argues.
The statement emphasized that, in line with transparency principles, a detailed report from the preparatory committee will be published, documenting participants’ contributions and perspectives.
The man known as “the King Witness” confirmed that the heads of the security agencies expressed their absolute loyalty to the Assad regime through images of detainees’ corpses, in an interview with Al-Jazeera.
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.
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.
This meeting marks a significant step in advancing Syria’s transition toward stability and inclusive governance.
Many fear this move signals a return to the inheritance-style governance previously practiced by the Assad family, according to Shaam Network.
The SNHR argues that, with the former regime gone, the rationale for maintaining broad economic sanctions has largely disappeared.
The Syrian regime has refined the cruel tactic of using starvation as a weapon of War : the destruction or confiscation of agricultural crops, combined with the manipulation of food markets to inflate prices, Syria TV says.
Current generation levels fall short of actual demand, al-Baath writes.
The initiative includes a series of training workshops and dialogue sessions, alongside the execution of various community initiatives, Enab Baladi writes.
Mujahid Ismail’s criminal activities extend beyond the years of the Syrian revolution, Zaman al-Wasl writes.
Fadel Abdel Ghani, the director of the Syrian Network for Human Rights, has labelled as “blatant lies” the recent statements made by Faisal al-Mekdad.
Before the war, infant mortality was expected to drop to 16 per 1,000 live births, but due to the war, the rate increased to 21.5 per 1,000 live births in 2019.
The European Union has imposed new sanctions on key military officials within the regime’s army under the Union’s Global Human Rights Sanctions System.
The head of Azaz’s security directorate informed Enab Baladi that the incident stemmed from an attempted breakout and unrest among inmates housed in the “drugs” wing.
This legislation was propelled to Congress through the dedicated efforts of Syrian-American community organizations, Syria TV says.
The Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Ministry voiced its unwavering support for Venezuela’s efforts to conduct its presidential elections.
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The latest round of European sanctions has impacted Syrian companies and institutions linked to individuals closely associated with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife.
The Syrian presidency is conducting its anti-corruption campaign, discreetly and away from public attention, Hashtag Syria says.
In terms of combating multidimensional poverty, the Syrian government focuses on supporting the most vulnerable families, al-Thawra says.
Reinsurance options are scarce following the withdrawal of European, Western, and foreign reinsurers, primarily due to the war and economic sanctions in Syria, Athr Press reports.
The successive devaluations of the SYP are viewed as a form of partial currency floating, Syria TV says.
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The UK stated that this action was taken on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, according to al-Souria Net.
Adele Khader appreciated Syria’s support in facilitating the organization’s activities, according to SANA.
Syrian regime-controlled areas are witnessing an economic crisis that increases day by day, according to Syria TV,
Alena Douhan has called for the lifting of unilateral coercive measures imposed on Syria, according to SANA.
Rather than being acts of good faith, the amnesties were instead small acts of mercy, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Alena Douhan is due to visit the war-torn country from October 30th to November 10th, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
This year many farmers are struggling to make ends meet, according to Athr Press.
Joseph Daher says the Syrian government’s main concern seems to be the manipulation of the national curriculum, in an op-ed to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Fares Shebahi said he could not understand why there was no official Syrian action in this regard, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The government announced the price of subsidized gasoline was raised for the fifth time in less than two years, according to Athr Press.
The loans target entrepreneurs in the industrial, commercial, service, tourism, educational and agricultural sectors, according to Athr Press.
Syria and UN organizations signed the strategic framework document for the years 2022 and 2024, according to SANA.
Dealers in Deir-ez-Zor, east Syria, expressed their hope that the U.S. decision to allow companies to invest in northeast Syria will improve the economic situation, according to North Press.
Ammar Youssef expected the poverty rate to exceed 90 percent in Syria, according to Shaam Network.
The grant by the Syrian regime can barely buy 1.5 kilos of meat in crisis-hit Damascus.
After the Syrian government decided to remove subsidies on parts of the population, traders found themselves much poorer, according to al-Hal.
The Assad regime claimed that energy shortages were the result of sanctions, extending the leave of public servants due to the absence of heating, according to the Shaam News Agency.
The Syrian PM has clarified that only the most affluent people in Syria will lose access to state subsidies, claiming that the crisis is a result of sanctions, according to al-Watan.
The minister of tourism has announced a plan to develop tourism in Syria through investments that can create jobs, according to SANA.
Syrian trucks are now allowed to transit into Arab gulf countries through Jordan without the need to switch into Jordanian vehicles, according to Athr Press.
The government of the regime has given up on its plan to cut bread allocations to avoid widespread unrest in Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
As the economic conditions in Syria worsen, the government has decided a sharp increase in the prices of diesel and bread, but also of minimum wage, Asharq al-Awsat reports.
In a meeting with a delegation from the Islamic National Conference, Syria’s foreign minister called on Arabs to support their brethren in Syria in the battle against US sanctions, according to SANA.
Algeria has extended a hand to Syria’s spiralling and sanction-stricken economy, reports Enab Baladi.
There are concerns that Syria’s wheat yield will be lower than expected, amid a shortage of diesel and rain reports Enab Baladi.
The Assad regime has 90 days to reveal it chemical weapons stockpile or face fresh sanctions reports Baladi News.
The US Department has released a statement on the anniversary of Resolution 2254, regarding President Assad and the US sanctions.
The Syrian government has announced that the price of 95 octane fuel will rise, amid a fuel crisis that is causing long queues at gas stations reports North Press.
Rami Makhlouf has posted on Facebook again, this time lamenting the seizure of Cham Holding, which the regime claim he was stealing money from writes Alsouria Net.
Despite the recently imposed Caesar Act, Jordan has announced that these sanctions will not affect its trade with Syria writes Sham Network.
Syria has laid the blame for the high prices of basic goods and the falling value of the Syrian pound at the feet of the US, citing their coercive economic measures imposed on Syria writes SANA.
The World Food Programme has said that over the past 12 months, the price of basic food items in Syria has increased by 107% in 1 year writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Syrian government has created anger and concern with their decision to implement the smart card scheme for bread, with people worried it will be the end of subsidies writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
In light of the risk of the spread of coronavirus, Syria has called for the lifting of the unilateral coercive measures, which are increasing the suffering of the Syrian people writes SANA.
Slowly but surely, the heavily damaged old bazaar in the city of Aleppo is being rebuilt in a hope of injecting life into the markets reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
The regime has been warned that, if it lifts the subsidies on gasoline, then the cost of living, which is already too high for many, will rise further reports Al-Iqtissadi.
Recent movements in the market has caused the value of the Syrian pound against the dollar to slip down even further, with a further decline expect writes Business2Business Syria.
Jamil Hassan has been accused of committing human rights abuses and has been sanctioned by both the EU and the US writes Zaman Al Wasl.
A delegation from the People’s Assembly said that the sanctions were negatively affecting the Syrian people and dissuading investment reports SANA.
Enab Baladi explores the luxury developments being pursued around Damascus, detailing who looks set to benefit
Syria’s foreign minister praises the aid group for its humanitarian assistance during the war, SANA reports
Syrian FM highlights efforts by Damascus to provide aid to citizens despite international sanctions, official media reports
Official source says new sanctions against scientists and military officials is a reflection of European support for terror groups, state media reports
Health minister tells audience in Geneva that economic siege and terrorism has affected Syria’s ability to provide medical services to civilians, state media reports
In a visit to Syria, an Italian delegation pledges humanitarian and medical support to the government to alleviate the suffering of Syrian civilians
Syria’s PM tells Lebanese media that the Assad government’s participation in the Astana talks is evidence of its sincere desire to reach a political solution, and that starting the reconstruction process will help lift citizens out of suffering
New report claims Syria witnessed a loss equal to 212 percent of gross domestic product for the year 2015 alone
Assad government announces it intends to end its subsidies of foodstuffs, including bread, in favor of monthly stipends for families in need
Successive declines in the Syrian exchange rate continued on the informal “black” market to reach 520 Syrian pounds to the dollar
Coalition calls for a reopening of the chemical massacre file and transferring the issue to the ICC
Parliamentarians should work to correct their governments’ destructive policies towards Syria, Assad tells visiting EU delegation
Top officials claim economic instability and sanctions are responsible for the need to raise oil derivatives prices as parliamentarians voice concern for how the hike will affect citizens
Hospital operating at over its maximum capacity with some departments receiving 800-900 patients a day, according to administrators
Report by trade authority says economic and political factors prevented Syria from achieving comprehensive and sustainable growth in 2015
New UN study details how thousands of detainees in government prisons have been beaten to death or died from injuries sustained during torture
Finance minister hails efforts by banking and insurance companies to restore confidence in the Syrian economy despite difficult challenges
Advisor to the minister of economy says high consumer prices and widespread poverty should be attributed to the “aggression against Syria”, not the Assad regime
Havana pledges strong support for Syria as governments mark half a century of diplomatic relations
Participants at the two-day ‘Our World’ workshop call for United Nations action in order to find a peaceful political solution to the Syrian crisis
Cuba celebrates heroic sacrifices on behalf of the Syrian army in its fight against terrorism
Syrian oil sector the focus in People’s Assembly session, as minister claims prices will increase
Economy and banking expert claims the recent government directives to deter major market offenders may have come too late
Syria will continue on political, military and domestic track in 2015 says PM
European embassies refuse to grant Schengen visa to Bushra al-Assad
The ambassador blamed the Western countries for imposing sanctions on Syria
The Union confirmed that it will conduct the study after the elections
Dozens of Facebook pages dedicated to the prices of foreign currency in the Syrian black market have been created during the crisis
The Fairgrounds currently host 51 commercial, industrial, and services companies and warehouses for businesses whose facilities were vandalized
Halqi hailed the accelerated pace of relief work in Syria
Source says the timing of this decision coincides with an escalation of operations by the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria and the Nusra Front
Assad’s government decided to establish a “space agency” despite the civil war
Sanctions against the president’s sister are based on her family relationship
Syrian merchants are having to exchange goods instead of receiving cash for exports
The U.N. resolution on humanitarian aid was passed on Saturday
Halqi said that the burden on government had become heavier recently
Halqi said the government is also increasing aid and reconstruction budget allocations
Behind the awful brutality of the fighting in Syria is the unseen abuse of political detainees – arrested, tortured, and even killed for peacefully criticizing the government or helping people in need. Arbitrary detention and torture have become business as usual for Syrian security forces.
Halqi said the international community is averse to a military solution
Halqi has instructed the ministries and public institutions to “rationalize and adjust” expenditure
Four million Syrians are unable to secure their nutritional needs. A WFP report also indicates a 40 percent decline in wheat production from 4.5 million tons in 2012 to 2.4 million tons this year
Collapsing agricultural sector leaving thousands without food
The public opinion in many countries has become aware of the misleading role of media in reporting the events in Syria, says PM
According to a report prepared by Sandra Sinno, a consultant at ESCWA, deposits moved to Lebanese banks from Syria have so far amounted to $11 billion
Government financing projects from reserve currency
Sources said Makhlouf, who is a cousin of Bashar Assad, has sent a message to the Cyprian government via his legal representation
Syria’s Health Minister urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to assist in lifting economic sanctions against Syria
The government on Tuesday responded to the European Union decision to ease the oil embargo on Syria with the aim of helping rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
The easing of the oil embargo by the EU is aimed at helping rebels fighting President Bashar Assad’s regime.
Aref Dalilah, a Syrian economist, has said that Syria’s losses in the past 22 months reached $200 billion and that rebuilding the country would take 25 years.
Syria is frustrated from the persistence of certain countries to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. It added that Syria shares those countries’ concern over the developments of humanitarian situation in Syria and the human rights violations committed by the armed terrorist groups.
Syria labels the International Commission of Inquiry report as “unprofessional and biased,” and says the information were provided to the commission by one side without verifying their validity and in a way that lacks professionalism and neutrality,”
Syrian Prime Minister told the Syrian (Parliament) the government is working to find solution and take steps to provide citizens’ needs and carry out essential plans and projects.
U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford writes in al Hayat that Jabhat al Nusra is a thug of thieves that want to steal the Syrian revolution. He calsl on all responsible actors to speak out against and distance themselves from al-Nusrah Front, Shabiha, Jaysh Al-Shaib, and other violent extremists who seek and intend to hijack this Syrian struggle. Assad must go – but the new government that replaces him should not be a new group of tyrants who reject the tolerance that made Syria the unique and remarkable country that it was and can be again.