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Syria announces sweeping effort to rehabilitate schools and modernize education system
23 September 2025. As over 4 million students return to school, Syria’s Ministry of Education renews hope for families with the swift restoration of schools. The ministry announced the completed rehabilitation of 531 schools, with 676 more under restoration across eleven provinces. Forty per cent of schools suffered damage or total destruction during the civil war. The ministry also announced the expansion of efforts to create safe and modern classrooms.
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Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani raises Syrian flag in Washington, September 19, 2025. (L24 Social Media)Al-Shaibani raises flag over Washington embassy, declaring “Syria is returning”
20 September 2025. Expatriates cheered as Syria’s Foreign Minister raised the nation’s banner over its embassy for the first time in 25 years. His Washington visit marked a diplomatic milestone, as he met with US officials and lawmakers to discuss Syrian-American relations, Syrian-Israel relations, and regional security and stability. Both sides expressed a “renewed openness” to dialogue, with Syria calling the visit “historic” and a step toward rebuilding ties based on mutual respect.
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President al-Sharaa calls security deal with Israel a necessity
18 September 2025. Syrian President al-Sharaa announced progress in security talks with Israel, emphasizing the need for an agreement that respects Syria’s airspace and territorial integrity and is executed with UN oversight. He called Israel’s continuing air strikes and ground incursions since December 8th “extremely dangerous,” and noted that while America is serving as mediator in the talks, the unrelenting bombardment contradicts America’s stated policy of a stable and unified Syria.
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Landmark disability conference in Damascus highlights inclusion and empowerment
18 September 2025. The conference, focusing on the major challenges facing disabled people, was jointly sponsored by two ministries—Social Affairs and Labor and Emergency and Disaster Management—with the involvement of additional ministries and state agencies all working to promote the needs and rights of disabled people and integrate them into society. Minister Hind Kabawat called the issue of disability a developmental and social priority for the new government.
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Jordan’s FM Ayman Safadi, Syria’s FM Assad al-Shaibani and U.S. envoy Tom Barrack seal pivotal agreement in Damascus, September 16, 2023. (AFP)Plans for Suwayda’s security announced in trilateral diplomacy
16 September 2025. Syria, Jordan, and the United States announced plans to consolidate the July ceasefire in Suwayda and resolve the conflict that claimed over 250 lives. A list of resolutions comprising the joint initiative includes: continuing humanitarian aid and medical support, working to return 160,000 displaced people, holding accountable all who attacked civilians, and launching a reconciliation process. Foreign Minister Al-Shaibani affirmed the state’s responsibility to restore trust among all groups in Suwayda.
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Higher education reform a national imperative for rebuilding Syria
15 September 2025. Over 300 academics, students, policymakers and researchers came together at “SAFIR 2025”—Syrian Academic Summit for Innovation, Education, Research and Reform—in the goal of creating a roadmap for higher educational reform that will serve the nation’s development. Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Marwan al-Halabi, outlined a comprehensive set of goals including curriculum modernization, university autonomy, and research excellence.
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Workshop on professional code of conduct for journalists in Damascus – September 14, 2025. (Enab Baladi-Omar Alaa Eldin)Syrian journalists and media institutions convene around professional and moral code of ethics
14 September 2025. Media professionals gathered in Damascus to find ways to balance press freedoms with the need to curb social media hate speech destructive of Syria’s transition. “Freedom of expression must not come at the expense of social cohesion,” stated the Syrian Journalists’ Association. 500 journalists and stakeholders are participating in drafting the code. The Syrian government, which has facilitated the process, pledged that state-run media institutions would comply with the code.
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President al-Sharaa interviewed by host of Syrian tv news channel, September 13th. (video still, Qusay Noor, SANA)Syrian president pledges new era of political freedom
13 September 2025. In a televised interview, the Syrian leader pledged to expand media freedoms. He stated, “Criticism is not a threat—it is a chance for us to clarify our policies when misunderstood.” Acknowledging the impact of the rise of social media he added, “The world has moved beyond any notion of confining the media in a narrow mold.” He emphasized that freedom within the law is essential for a healthy society, while urging that criticism be constructive and truthful even when harsh.
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Host of Syrian news channel al-Ikhbariya interviews President al-Sharaa. (video still, Qusay Noor, SANA)President affirms territorial sovereignty and independence as Syria rebuilds its economy
13 September 2025. In a wide-ranging interview, president al-Sharaa stressed the need for calm relations with all nations as Syria recovers. Emphasizing the primacy of the people’s safety and well-being, he explained that a stable economy involves more than trade and investment. It requires reforming the judicial and educational systems, developing human resources, and providing energy, services, roads, communications, and open relations with neighboring countries, all of which are underway.
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Syria rejoins community of nations with president’s address to the UN
12 September 2025. President al-Sharaa will address the world body in a major step toward Syria’s diplomatic reemergence. He will be joined by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Syria’s new UN representative, Ibrahim al-Olabi. This event occurs nine months after the insurgency led by him caused the fall of Assad and opened the path toward democracy. He will meet with other world leaders while in New York.
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Qatar breathes hope into Syria’s ravaged health sector in act of solidarity
9 September 2025. Qatar sent 90 tons of vital aid to Damascus by land and air, including advanced equipment for hospitals devastated by war. Qatar dubbed the initiative “Syria Abshri,” or “Syria, Be Happy”—an expression of Qatar’s responsiveness to Syria’s need. This humanitarian act brings critical support to millions of Syrians across all regions, as the country struggles to rebuild its healthcare system. Over half of all facilities were partially or totally destroyed during years of civil war.
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Government reaches out to civil society to help achieve justice and reconciliation
9 September 2025. Syria’s Transitional Justice Commission was given the mandate of “uncovering the truth about the gross violations committed by the former regime, holding those responsible accountable, redressing the harm suffered by the victims, and consolidating the principles of non-repetition and national reconciliation.” Seeking civil society cooperation, the Chairman met with the Syrian Network for Human Rights, which praised the commission’s openness and offered access to a database of abuses kept since 2011.
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Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani hosts Syrian-Russian talks at Tishreen Palace in Damascus. (Syrian Foreign Ministry)Syria holds talks with Russia to reset relations
9 September 2025. Ministers and officials from Russia and Syria met in Damascus to discuss areas of defense, economy, and regional stability. Al-Shaibani described relations between the countries as deep, having gone through stages, but needing balance. Referring to Russian air and naval bases in Syria, he stated that foreign presences in Syria “must serve the Syrian people in building their future.” He welcomed Russia’s cooperation in reconstruction, energy, agriculture, and health on a “fair and transparent” basis.
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American scholar of Syria’s revolution honours the people’s courage to resist oppression
8 September 2025. Wendy Pearlman, a Harvard-trained scholar and professor at Chicago’s Northwestern University, spent 14 years studying the Syrian revolution through testimonies of refugees, migrants, and members of the global Syrian community. She published two books documenting the experiences of revolution, exile, and displacement. Visiting Syria to amplify her research following Assad’s removal, she highlights the beauty of the people, their rich culture and hospitality.
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Saudi Arabia initiates new humanitarian projects to support Syria’s recovery
8 September 2025. At a ceremony in Damascus on September 7th, Saudi Arabia’s official humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, unveiled a new wave of initiatives across vital sectors, reinforcing the Kingdom’s continuing commitment to Syria’s recovery and resilience. The projects initiated span the fields of health, food security, environmental sanitation, water, community support, rehabilitation, education, and agriculture.
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“We stand at the threshold of a new phase in Syria’s new history,” President declares
5 September 2025. Inaugurating the Syrian Development Fund, President Ahmad al-Sharaa declared, “We are writing the new history of Syria with our hands, our money, and our efforts.” Underscoring the fact that the ousted regime “destroyed our economy, plundered our money, destroyed our homes, and displaced our people,” he called on Syrians to give financially. “Syria is testing your love and granting you the honor of contributing to healing its wounds and the honor of being part of the history of its reconstruction,” he said.
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Milestone for Syria’s recovering economy marked by first oil export
3 September 2025. Syria re-entered the global oil market with its first export after a 14-year hiatus. With the shipment of 600,000 barrels of heavy oil from Tartous port, the readiness of the oil transport system was confirmed. Despite remaining obstacles, the move represents a significant boost in revitalizing the oil sector and securing needed capital. With new international partnerships, including an $800 million agreement with DP World, the groundwork is being laid for enhancing export capacities.
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Health Minister Musab al-Ali announces efforts to restore vital medical infrastructure. (Al-Ikhbariya)Syria’s healthcare system recovering from devastation of war
2 September 2025. Syria’s Health Minister, Musab al-Ali, reported on progress in rebuilding the nation’s medical infrastructure, with cooperation from state agencies, supportive countries and organizations, and local partnerships. Foundation stones have been laid for major hospitals in many provinces, damaged hospitals have been renovated, new clinics have opened, and new equipment delivered. “We are laying the foundations for a health sector that can meet the needs of all Syrians,” al-Ali said.
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Humanitarian convoy reaches Suwayda province under UN and Syrian Arab Red Crescent oversight. (SANA)Aid convoy arrives safely in Suwayda, amidst growing regional stability
2 September 2025. The third in a series of aid convoys safely reached Suwayda via the newly reopened Damascus–Suwayda road, which had been closed since the conflicts in July. The Interior Ministry announced it had completed steps to secure the route for transport and trade and was finalizing safety as part of its “national responsibility to preserve security and stability across Syria.” The recent convoy consisted of 22 truckloads of food and 6 fuel tankers.
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Determination to learn fate of thousands of missing persons and offer reparations
31 August 2025. Darayya, one of the areas that suffered most from Assad regime violence, was the site of a national event marking the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Families and officials came together to honor the missing and affirm the families’ rights to truth and justice. The National Commission for the Missing and other national bodies pledged continued efforts to uncover truth, ensure reparations, and enforce accountability for war crimes.
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Campaign launched at ancient amphitheatre in Houran, southwest Syria, to honor its legacy and initiate its rebuilding. (SANA)“Rejoice Houran”: An event honoring the “cradle of the revolution” and igniting its revival
30 August 2025. The “Abshiri Houran” campaign was launched to celebrate Houran, whose people were the first to stand against Assad regime tyranny in March 2011, sparking the revolution that led to the regime’s overthrow. Local leaders and citizens, surrounded by officials of the new Syrian government, pledged to rebuild the region. Performances of poetry and song reflected pride, dignity, and united commitment to the renewal of Houran and all of Syria.
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Transparency pledged in first post-Assad elections
30 August 2025. The Supreme Committee for People’s Assembly Elections launched its official website, pledging a “comprehensive plan to ensure transparency” ahead of Syria’s first parliamentary vote since Assad’s fall. Both Syrian and international organizations will monitor the vote, as well as lawyers for each district, which Committee spokesperson Nawar Najma called “an unprecedented step aimed at enhancing integrity.” Observers say the vote will test Syria’s commitment to reform and public trust in elections.
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President Ahmad al-Sharaa lays foundation stone for major development projects in Homs. (Office of Presidency)President visits northern cities devastated by war, declaring end of time of war and start of reconstruction
30 August 2025. During a tour through Homs, Hama and Idlib, President al-Sharaa advanced major development projects and met with local communities, affirming a new phase of reconstruction and investment. In Homs, he laid the foundation stone for Dar-al-Salam [House of Peace], a billion-dollar urban project that includes housing for low-income families and families of martyrs. In Hama, he praised the city’s role in the revolution and linked it to rebuilding efforts. In Idlib, he toured heavily damaged towns and reaffirmed the province as a “key pillar for moving toward the project of the modern national state.”
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Syria rejoins world body after six decades
26 August 2025. President Ahmad al-Sharaa will be the first Syrian head of state in nearly 60 years to speak to the world assembly, marking Syria’s historic re-entry into global diplomacy. The Foreign Ministry called the UN’s invitation a major sign of the readjustment of positions on Syria, an acknowledgment of the transformation taking place. The president is expected to address Israel’s military incursions in Syria and call upon the world body to support a political solution.
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Meeting of US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack, US Representative Joe Wilson and Senator Jeanne Shaheen with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa (center), Interior Minister Anas Khattab and Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra in Damascus, August 25, 2025. (Social Media)US lifts all economic sanctions on Syria marking shift in relations
26 August 2025. American and Syrian officials met in Damascus on the announcement of the full removal of US economic sanctions. Discussions focused on regional security, trade, and humanitarian conditions, along with ways to deepen dialogue and cooperation. The Syrian-American Coalition for Peace and Prosperity said, “This visit opens the door to positive US involvement in the process of construction and stability in Syria.”
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