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Syria’s Information Minister, Hamza al Mustafa. assumes chairmanship of 55th session of the Arab Media Council as Arab information ministers convene in Cairo. (SANA)
Syria’s Information Minister, Hamza al Mustafa. assumes chairmanship of 55th session of the Arab Media Council as Arab information ministers convene in Cairo. (SANA)

Damascus’ reintegration into regional affairs continues with chairmanship of Arab Media Council

    26 November 2025.  Hamza al-Mustafa presented Syria’s vision of developing a media sector committed to rebuilding public trust and supporting social reconciliation. As council chair, he seeks to move Arab countries from consumers of digital content to active producers who can shape the region’s media.Read more at:  SANA

    The Miracle of Syria

      There is no rational explanation for what has occurred.  A despotic regime backed by a military superpower was deposed in a bloodless coup by a band of revolutionaries in eleven days.  The coup was orchestrated by a militia leader who seamlessly assumed the role of head of state, rapidly gaining respect at home and abroad.  A despondent people, living in fear and despair for many decades, experienced the ecstatic joy of liberation, unleashing a flood of creative energy for rebuilding homes, schools and hospitals, drawing millions of Syrians to return from exile.  A country in ruins quickly became a vast construction site.

      Judges preside over Syria's first public trial related to deadly coastal clashes in March, at the Palace of Justice in Aleppo, on November 18, 2025. (Ghaith Alsayed-AP-Aljazeera)
      Judges preside over Syria's first public trial related to deadly coastal clashes in March, at the Palace of Justice in Aleppo, on November 18, 2025. (Ghaith Alsayed-AP-Aljazeera)

      Rule of law carried out in first public trials in Syria

        19 November 2025.  “We are writing a new chapter in the record of justice for Syria’s future,” said Minister al-Wais, speaking of the trials in the March coastal conflicts. Stating there is no place for revenge or abuse, he pledged a new era of judicial independence, accountability, and transparency.Read more at:  SANA

        Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in talks with Chinese officials in Beijing. (SANA)
        Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in talks with Chinese officials in Beijing. (SANA)

        Syrian-Chinese relationship enters new phase with Al-Shaibani’s visit to Beijing

          18 November 2025.  Foreign Minister al-Shaibani hailed his first official visit to China as a step toward advancing the nations’ partnership on the basis of mutual respect, with support for Syria’s reconstruction, and Beijing’s longstanding commitment to Syria’s sovereignty and unity.Read more at:  SANA

          Civil Defence teams from the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management clear thousands of dangerous sites and teach civilians how to avoid dangers. (SANA)
          Civil Defence teams from the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management clear thousands of dangerous sites and teach civilians how to avoid dangers. (SANA)

          Civil defence teams successfully remove landmines and other dangerous remnants of war

            18 November 2025.  Since the start of 2025, Civil Defence teams have completed 2,370 operations to clear landmines and other explosive devices around Damascus and in the south. They have also conducted over 10,000 prevention sessions, safeguarding some 23,000 citizens including 20,000 children.Read more at:  SANA

            Damascus hosts talks on cooperation with IMF (International Monetary Fund). (L24)
            Damascus hosts talks on cooperation with IMF (International Monetary Fund). (L24)

            IMF team states Syria’s economy shows early signs of recovery and offers support

              18 November 2025.  The IMF announced a program of intensive cooperation with Syria, offering technical assistance to strengthen all aspects of the financial system. Immediate support will help shape the 2026 budget to meet the country’s essential needs while including support for the most vulnerable groups.Read more at:  LEVANT24

              Hind Kabawat, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, inaugurates juvenile rehabilitation center offering education and care. (SANA)
              Hind Kabawat, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, inaugurates juvenile rehabilitation center offering education and care. (SANA)

              Syria transforms detention center into environment for rehabilitation

                17 November 2025.  Social affairs minister Kabawat inaugurated the first juvenile detention center in Tartous, aiming to include modern educational and psychological programs to aid children’s reintegration into society. She also visited a center for the deaf and mute, stressing the importance of teaching sign language for community integration.Read more at:  SANA

                Foreign Minister Asaad al‑Shaibani raises Syria’s flag in London, marking the nation’s diplomatic return after years of isolation. (Social Media on L24)
                Foreign Minister Asaad al‑Shaibani raises Syria’s flag in London, marking the nation’s diplomatic return after years of isolation. (Social Media on L24)

                Syria returns to the world as a free nation, reopening major embassies

                  15 November 2025.  Syria has reopened embassies in the US and UK, preparing for Turkey next, as it moves to restore formal ties with the West and with regional powers. At London’s ceremony, Foreign Minister Asaad al‑Shaibani declared, “Syria is returning to the world with its free identity.”Read more at: LEVANT24

                  “Day of Dialogue” with civil society opens at Conferences Palace in Damascus. (Enab Baladi)
                  “Day of Dialogue” with civil society opens at Conferences Palace in Damascus. (Enab Baladi)

                  “Day of Dialogue” conference fosters partnership between civil society and state

                    15 November 2025.  The 9th annual European Union conference in support of Syria, held in Syria for the first time, highlighted cooperation between civil society and government. The EU vice-president said the event “allows Syrians to express their views on the future of their country and make their voices heard.”Read more at: ENABBALADI

                    UN General Assembly reaffirms Syrians’ and Palestinians’ sovereignty over their land and natural resources. (SANA)
                    UN General Assembly reaffirms Syrians’ and Palestinians’ sovereignty over their land and natural resources. (SANA)

                    UN renews support for Syria’s permanent sovereignty over the Golan Heights

                      13 November 2025.  In a boost to Syria’s drive to reclaim land occupied by Israel, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution, with 152 votes in favor, affirming Syrians’ sovereignty over the Golan Heights, along with Palestinians’ sovereignty to their land, and calling on Israel to cease its occupations.Read more at:  SANA