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Ahmad al-Sharaa (formerly known as al-Jolani) celebrating HTS’ overthrow of the Assad regime, Damascus, 8 December 2024. (ISPI)UN Security Council removes HTS from sanctions list in ongoing international policy shift toward Syria
28 February 2026. The UN Security Council removed HTS from its ISIS and Al-Qaida sanctions list, clearing a final legal obstacle that was viewed as hindering Syria’s transition. The move, supporting the new government’s progress, lifts a 10-year freeze of assets, a travel ban, and arms embargo.
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Syria’s Ministry of Education delivered a second shipment of textbooks to Raqqa to support local schools. (SANA)Syria delivers 100,000 textbooks to support education in newly integrated northeast region
27 February 2026. As part a broader plan to rehabilitate schools and strengthen education in the Jazira region, previously controlled by SDF, the Ministry of Education delivered a second batch of new textbooks to the Raqqa directorate, following a batch of 118,000 textbooks delivered a month earlier.
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Syria’s Information Minister calls for shift from ‘war journalism’ to ‘peace journalism’
26 February 2026. Speaking in Ankara at an international symposium on media policies in conflict zones, Syria’s Minister of Information urged a move toward reporting on root causes of conflicts and highlighting prospects for solutions, rather than relying on coverage of destruction.
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Syria participates in the United Nations Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, 26 February 2026. (UN)Syria’s commitment to human rights stems from decades of repression, officials tell UN council
26 February 2026. Syria told the UNHRC that its commitment to human rights is a national debt, given its history. Officials reported a range of institutional reforms made in the 14 months since the country’s liberation, many in cooperation with UN agencies, while constructing the rule of law.
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Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yosr Bernieh (center) meets with an International Monetary Fund delegation visiting Syria, February 17, 2026. (Syrian Ministry of Finance:Telegram)IMF underscores signs of recovery in Syria’s economy, praising economic reforms
26 February 2026. The IMF delegation reported a recent increase in economic activity, due to rising consumer and investor confidence plus the continued return of refugees. The agency sees a promising economic outlook for 2026, depending on continued internal reconciliation and regional reintegration.
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Syrian army engineering unit sweeps the Ruiha archaeological site in southern Idlib for landmines as part of a wider heritage protection effort. (SANA)Clearing landmines at archaeological site connects Syria’s past to its present and future
25 February 2026. The Ruiha archaeological site, dating from Byzantine times, is being cleared of landmines to restore safe access, develop tourism, and revive local agriculture. Part of a UNESCO-heritage plan, the site contains remains of luxurious homes, churches, olive presses, and funerary monuments.
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A meeting between the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the International Finance Corporation in Damascus. (SANA)Syria holds talks with International Finance Corporation to strengthen economic recovery
24 February 2026. The Ministry of Economy and Industry met with an IFC delegation, exploring financing mechanisms to support the development of Syria’s employment and productivity sectors. The talks aimed at building a cooperative framework for aiding the country’s economic recovery.
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Major Saudi hospitality firm to develop Syria’s tourism sector
24 February 2026. Saudi based Le Park Concord has opened a new branch in Syria with government approval, marking a major step in revitalizing the hospitality sector and attracting broader regional investment and tourism projects.
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Damascus seminar highlights Kurdish women’s voices plus importance of civic dialogue
23 February 2026. A Damascus seminar organized by Sans Menottes and the Syrian American Council featured the voices of Kurdish women, while promoting the necessity for dialogue, coexistence, unity, and a narrative of national belonging that transcends ethnic and cultural differences.
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Nawar Najmeh, spokesperson for the Supreme Committee for People’s Assembly Elections, speaks to media in Raqqa as preparations advance for elections. (SANA)Raqqa province prepares for People’s Assembly elections, in major step toward finalizing Syria’s new parliament
23 February 2026. Election preparations are taking place in the province of Raqqa, formerly under SDF control, with electoral bodies being formed to insure fair and inclusive representation. Following Raqqa, elections will be held in Hasakah province and part of Aleppo, enabling the new parliament to convene.
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Officials tour an energy facility as government begins rehabilitation of major oil and gas fields in the northeast. (L24)Syria launches sweeping restoration of oil and gas sector after regaining key fields
23 February 2026. Syria’s energy sector is undergoing major recovery since the government regained oil and gas fields in the northeast, with technical teams securing and rehabilitating the sites through new international partnerships. After several weeks, 65% of previously inactive wells were reportedly restored.
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Community members gather in al-Hasakah, northeastern Syria, as 51 detainees are released in an area formerly under SDF control. (Enab Baladi)Syria is in a phase of “forgiveness and rebuilding,” says local governor upon releasing detainees under Presidential Amnesty
21 February 2026. The SDF-affiliated governor, appointed as part of SDF’s integration into the state, termed the release of 51 prisoners “a step toward positive integration into society.” He called upon those released to contribute to “serving their communities and strengthening stability.”
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UNICEF calls for urgent investments in Syria’s education system and prioritizing education for girls
20 February 2026. While noting rising community optimism concerning education, UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador cited the critical need to meet challenges with schooling and urged immediate investment from UN agencies. For building the nation’s resilience, girls’ education is “a gamechanger,” she said.
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Syria’s Minister of Religious Endowments, Mohammad Abu al-Khair Shukri, delivering a sermon at the Umayyad Mosque, on the first Friday of Ramadan, that emphasized compassion as a core Islamic principle. (SANA)Compassion, lying at the heart of Islam, should be the foundation for rebuilding Syria, states minister
20 February 2026. Minister of Religious Endowments, Abu al-Khair Shukri, called for compassion to be practiced in daily relations in every sphere of life. He also launched a monthly program to reinforce shared Islamic values, morals and ethics, and address social challenges.
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The first post-liberation Damascus International Book Fair highlighted Syria’s literary legacy and renewed the nation’s cultural energy. (SANA)Syria’s cultural resurgence was mirrored in 1.29 million visitors attending the Damascus book fair
20 February 2026. “The fair reflects Syrians’ love for books and thirst for knowledge,” said the director. 500,000 books were sold and over 1,000 cultural events were held during the 10-day fair. The attendance reminded some of Syria’s traditional role in the Arab world as the “country of the alphabet.”
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Canada removes long-standing economic embargo on Syria tied to Assad regime
19 February 2026. Canadian officials said the decision to lift its comprehensive embargo on Syria, in place since 2011, was aimed at supporting the new government’s efforts to foster an inclusive political transition and strengthen its economic stability.
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Al Souriya TV launched its first broadcast on the first morning of Ramadan, introducing a family focused channel. (SANA)New Syrian TV channel begins broadcasting under theme: “Syria Embraces All”
19 February 2026. Al-Souriya TV describes itself as a family and community oriented channel designed to be a national platform that addresses social and economic issues, with audience participation. Offering a variety of programs, it seeks to become a vehicle for national unity.
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President al-Sharaa participates in a conference titled “The Unity of Islamic Discourse,” February 16, 2026. (SANA)Islamic charter aims to strengthen cohesion among diverse groups forming 90% of Syria’s population
18 February 2026. “Guiding society is a shared responsibility,” stated President Al-Sharaa, calling on those who shape public opinion among Muslims to embrace the Charter for the Unity of Islamic Discourse, a plan for strengthening national cohesion, promoting moderation, and fostering harmony.
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Thaura AI incorporates an ethical dimension, a humane alternative to Big Tech exploitation and data misuse. (SANA)Syrian innovators launch AI revolution challenging industry abuses and uplifting marginalized voices
17 February 2026. Thaura AI, a groundbreaking initiative by two Syrian brothers, champions ethical technology and humane values, advocating for justice, privacy and dignity, rejecting abusive Big Tech practices. Offering features that rival Big Tech, Thaura refuses investments that could influence its mission.
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Government announces roadmap for revitalizing agriculture and establishing long-term food security
16 February 2026. Syria’s ministries of agriculture and foreign affairs, along with agencies from the UK (FCDO) and UN (FAO) Syria, unveiled a new agricultural strategy to boost productivity, reinforce food security, spur economic recovery and stabilize communities.
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Minister of Information, Hamza al-Mustafa, unveils a new media code at event titled “Professional Media, Responsible Word.” (Syrian Observer)More than a thousand journalists contribute to professional and ethical code for Syria’s media
16 February 2026. The Ministry of Information introduced a new media framework promoting responsibility, accuracy, and self-regulation. It aims to protect press freedom, elevate professional standards, and rebuild public trust in the country’s rapidly evolving media sector.
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Damascus revives traditional Ramadan celebration, reconnecting people in the digital age
16 February 2026. Welcoming the holy month of Ramadan, the centuries-old Damascene custom of Takriza was renewed through cultural initiatives bringing people together in communal celebrations, in anticipation of the month of daily fasting.
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Mohammed Anjarani, Minister of Local Administration and Environment on left, and Maher Marwan, Governor of Damascus on right. (SANA, Syrian Observer)State ministry expands powers of local governors in major shift toward decentralization
16 February 2026. In the goal of improving responsiveness to citizens’ needs and accelerating reconstruction, the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment granted broad powers to provincial governors, a move that raised questions about local capacity, oversight and safeguards.
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Syria’s UN envoy, Ibrahim Olabi, highlights major recent advances at Security Council briefing. (SANA)“Syria continues to transform challenges into achievements,” stated Ambassador Olabi
14 February 2026. Thanking UN Security Council members for their continued support of Syria’s drive toward unity, Olabi said northeastern Syria had shifted from a major challenge to a national achievement, with a comprehensive ceasefire agreement with SDF and its full integration into state institutions.
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Syrian FM Asaad al-Shaibani (center) met with SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi (to his left), Kurdish political leader, Ilham Ahmad (right), and EU and US representatives on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, 13 February 2026. (L24 Social Media)SDF leader affirms ceasefire will be permanent, while citing remaining problems
14 February 2026. During the Munich Security Conference, Minister al-Shaibani met with US and Kurdish leaders, discussing recent developments involving SDF’s military and administrative integration into the Syrian state. Abdi told reporters that the Munich meeting with Syria, EU and US was “positive.”
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