17 January 2026. Presidential Decree No.13 ends decades of Kurdish marginalization, recognizing their full citizenship and cultural rights and adopting Kurdish as a national language. The move reflects new government’s commitment to equality, unity, and repairing past policies of division.Read more at: SANAWatch video at: AL JAZEERA
13 January 2026. France is preparing to return the first installment (€ 32 million) of a vast fortune embezzled by Rifaat al-Assad, Bashir Assad’s uncle, which was hidden in European assets. The agreement is seen as a landmark in international law on countries’ stolen assets.Read more at: LEVANT 24
6 January 2026. Justice Minister al-Wais views transitional justice as a constitutional duty being carried out through practical steps shaping Syria’s new state. The new system honours the revolution’s values, safeguards victims’ rights, and builds institutions for accountability, stability, dignity, and genuine reconstruction.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
31 December 2025. Interior Minister Khattab stated the ministry is restoring nationwide security through cooperation and ethical policing, prioritizing public safety while vowing to protect the oppressed and hold accountable those who threaten Syria’s stability.Read more at: SANA
22 December 2025. The two-hour documentary, “Deterring Aggression,” premiered in Damascus and opened across the country, marking the first anniversary of Syria’s freedom. It offers exceptional footage of battle preparations, the liberation of major cities, and humanitarian values that influenced the aftermath.Read more at: SANAWatch video at: YOUTUBE
14 December 2025. In meeting with coastal leaders, President al-Sharaa underscored the importance of preserving national cohesion and consolidating stability, as Syria enters a new phase of reconstruction based on partnership with the people and governed by law, where justice is guaranteed and citizens’ rights are safeguarded.Read more at: SANA
13 December 2025. Minister Turko unveiled a draft law aimed at raising teachers’ living standards and professional standing, which “reflects their aspirations and fairly rewards their efforts.” The new law, which includes school restoration, was prepared in close collaboration with the Teachers’ Syndicate.Read more at: SANA
12 December 2025. Tamer Turkmane was honored for a personal initiative that became the largest archive in the nation capturing the events, sacrifices and struggles of the Syrian revolution. Despite security threats, he tirelessly collected several million video clips, articles, media reports, books, journals and pamphlets.Read more at: SANA
11 December 2025. Sponsored by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, the forum aims to empower women as leaders in civil dialogue and peacebuilding, the foundation of stability and national recovery. Minister Kabawat organized the forum in partnership with women from Nordic countries and the UN.Read more at: LEVANT24
5 December 2025. Tens of thousands of people from Hama and around the country gathered to mark the overthrow of the brutal regime that caused extreme suffering there for decades, including a major massacre under Hafiz Assad in 1982. The atmosphere was described as joyful and hopeful, with demands for justice for those responsible for the massacres.Read more at: ALJAZEEERAWatch Video at: ALJAZEEERA
2 December 2025. Having suffered for decades under a corrupt legal system, Syria’s Ministry of Justice is actively seeking to recreate the system and restore trust. The program in Germany aims to strengthen judicial capacities, focusing on transitional justice, housing, land and property rights.Read more at: ENABBALADI
24 November 2025. Responding to a recent crime, the Mufti of Homs expressed deep sorrow, declaring that the new Syria will not be led by hatred and revenge, but by justice, the rejection of oppression, and the upholding of rights.Read more at: SANA
22 November 2025. The head of Syria’s human rights network emphasized the pivotal role of media for integrating human rights into the national discourse and developing a more just and better-informed society.Read more at: SANA
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
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
6 November 2025. Syria’s Missing Persons Commission announced a formal agreement with three major international organizations to discover the fate of hundreds of thousands of missing and forcibly disappeared people, which remains a deep wound to families and to the nation.Read more at: LEVANT24
4 November 2025. Minister al‑Shaibani praised the stances taken by the diplomats in their efforts to expose the “crimes of the defunct regime,” while valuing their alignment with the “just cause” of the people. He stated that Syria seeks to build genuine partnerships in regional and international relations.Read more at: ENABBALADI
4 November 2025. At Doha summit, aimed at translating social justice goals into action, Syrian Minister Hind Kabawat urged strengthening international cooperation to meet mutual challenges. Her address highlighted Syria’s commitment to programs supporting disempowered groups.Read more at: SANA
2 November 2025. At a Damascus conference titled “From Ruins to Responsibility: Human Rights, Business and the Future of Syria,” participants focused on the necessity of linking human rights and justice to development, to avoid repeating tragic mistakes of the nation’s past.Read more at: ENABBALADI
28 October 2025. Syria’s National Commission for Transitional Justice is researching the world’s best practices to forge its own path to peace and reconciliation following years of conflict. Members are learning from Rwanda’s experience in “overcoming the effects of genocide and fostering community peace.”Read more at: SANA
25 October 2025. Walid Jumblatt, a Lebanese politician and Druze leader with deep historic ties to Syria, stated that unity is essential for safeguarding Syria’s sovereignty. He said investigations into the Sweida incidents, along with justice and reconciliation, are keys to rebuilding trust and resolving the crisis.Read more at: SANA
18 October 2025. During his first official visit to Moscow, President al-Sharaa sought to reset Syrian–Russian relations. While agreeing to respect previous agreements and historical ties with Russia, he emphasized Syria’s independence in decision-making and stated key demands.Read more at: LEVANT24See video at: ALJAZEERA
8 October 2025. Karla Quintana, assistant UN Secretary-General and head of the IIMP, stated that nearly every Syrian family has been impacted by the painful legacy of missing persons and that finding the truth requires Syrian leadership and global support.Read more at: NEWS.UN
1 October 2025. The Syrian Development Organization and UNDP signed an agreement to implement the “Access to Justice” project in Aleppo, Homs, Latakia, Idleb, and Damascus countryside. Key components of the program are: rehabilitating Sharia courts, deploying mobile courts, establishing citizen service centers, and offering legal awareness sessions. The initiative supports the Ministry of Justice’s goals to modernize infrastructure, promote digital transformation, and deepen collaboration with international partners.Read more at: SANA
26 September 2025. Minister Kabawat represented Syria at the UN General Assembly’s high-level meeting on youth, describing her role as a messenger for “the voices and aspirations of Syrian youth” from all provinces and all ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. Despite their diversity, she noted, they share the same aspirations for “dignity, justice, and the opportunity to build a meaningful future.” Even through hardship, she reflected, “the resilience of our youth led the way forward.”Read more at: SANA
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