A tour through northeastern Syria in a moment of uncertainty

QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — The sudden collapse of the Syrian government and President Bashar Assad’s flight to Russia in December marked a dramatic turning point for the country. For many, it was a moment of joy after 54 years of Assad family rule and nearly …

ISIS detainees in Syria require a solution

Amid reports that the US could consider withdrawing from eastern Syria, it is clear that one of the looming challenges will be the continued presence of a large number of ISIS detainees in eastern Syria. When ISIS was defeated in Syria in 2019, a large …

Rights group urges fair treatment, security for Moroccans returning from Syria

The Joint Committee for the Defense of Islamist Detainees in Morocco has called on authorities to end “discriminatory security measures” against Moroccan nationals returning from Syria and those stranded in Turkey and other countries. In a statement, the …

Artillery shelling by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham targets Syria's border town of Jarmash, home to Lebanese residents

Armenia to aid Syria in social and humanitarian reforms

February 7, 2025 - 11:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has outlined the reform areas where Armenia is ready to assist Syria, Sputnik Armenia reports. On January 27, the MFA announced that Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan …

The Perils of Exclusion: Why Iran and Russia Have a Stake in Syria’s Future

In the realm of international politics, every strategic choice carries profound and far-reaching consequences. The Syrian crisis, now entering its second decade of civil war, has demonstrated how regional conflicts can ripple across the globe. In response …

Syria could let Russia keep air, naval bases: minister

Abu Qasra told Washington Post that Syria would consider allowing Moscow to keep the bases as long as the deal served Damascus’ interests. “If we get benefits for Syria out of this, yes,” he said. The statement marks a major shift in the stance of Syria’s …

Russian Spy Ship Caught Fire off Syria’s Coast

The broadcast, according to military officials, came from a Russian spy ship, the Kildin, as the vessel packed with intelligence-gathering equipment drifted temporarily out of control off the Syrian coast on January 23, with flames and black fumes rising …

Deep Dive: Syria spillover for Iran moving towards the Caucasus

Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham’s (HTS) takeover in Syria has intensified concern that Turkey’s ambitions extend beyond Arab states, and particularly into the South Caucasus. Given that the same key players in Syria—Iran, Russia and Turkey—are also active in the …

Syria's electricity crisis: Fuel shortage plunges country into darkness

A petrol vendor sits on the side of the road in Damascus. Syria’s new President, Ahmed Al Sharaa, is aiming to provide eight hours of power a day by late February. AFP A petrol vendor sits on the side of the road in Damascus. Syria’s new President, Ahmed …