7 December 2025. Several days before the anniversary of Assad’s overthrow, people began to celebrate their freedom in Damascus. “Everything is better, and every month we’re seeing new things. There is hope,” said one woman. Another said: “We were oppressed, but now our sadness has been released.”Read more at: ALJAZEERA
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
30 November 2025. Honoring the sacrifices made at Aleppo’s gates one year ago, President al-Sharaa affirmed that hope for the entire nation was restored there. He stated that Aleppo was reborn with its liberation and “…with its rebirth, all of Syria was reborn.”Read more at: SANA
29 November 2025. After 13 years of displacement, Christians of various denominations in al-Ghassaniyah celebrated the divine liturgy, reviving the village’s social and religious life. The priest stressed Syria’s unity in its people, land, and leadership.Read more at: SANA
23 November 2025. The campaign in Idlib province to promote olive cultivation is geared to strengthen vegetation cover, help restore ecological balance, and raise environmental awareness.Read more at: SANA
21 November 2025. The Cultural Children’s Festival in Damascus gathered families and communities for workshops, performances, sports, and artistic activities nurturing creativity, inclusion and national identity.Read more at: SANA
19 November 2025. The Dutch organization Kids Rights and the Global Childhood Forum nominated Bana al-Abed for raising global awareness of the suffering of Syrian children under the former regime.Read more at: SANA
9 November 2025. The Arab Writers Union established a new unit to document the literature of Syria’s revolution, preserving the poetry, novels, short stories and theatre born of the struggle. In 2026, the union plans to train 5,000 young Syrians to write about war, victory, heroism, and the daily lives of Syrians during the revolution.Read more at: LEVANT24
27 October 2025. The drawings of 100 young artists were presented at an event sponsored by the Ministry of Culture to support children’s creativity and to promote a culture of art. The drawings, expressing children’s hope for Syria’s future, contained messages encouraging reading and the value of knowledge.Read more at: SANA
7 October 2025. Two nationwide campaigns deliver free advanced surgeries, expert consultations, and hands-on training across Syria, empowering local doctors, expanding hospital capacity, and renewing hope through humanitarian collaboration and medical excellence.Read more at: LEVANT24
7 October 2025. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees stated that nearly half of Syria’s population had been forced to flee during the past decade. Investment is needed to help them rebuild their lives and communities.Read more at: SANA
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.Read more at: LEVANT24
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.Read more at: ENABBALADI
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.Read more at: LEVANT24
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.Read more at: SANA
20 August 2025. The “Gate of the Sun,” a two-day cultural festival in Damascus held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, spotlighted art, poetry, and storytelling from Idlib during revolution. It featured 70 paintings by 18 artists created under siege and bombardment, presenting a visual record of the struggle for freedom and honoring martyrs and voices of resistance. Award-winning literature emphasized the power of the pen.Read more at: LEVANT24
The White Helmets lived the meaning of sacrifice—leaving their own families to save others under fire. “It’s hard to be away from your family,” one volunteer said, “but life requires sacrifice.” In a global culture that is shaped by the desire for personal comfort and that exhibits indifference to the suffering of others, their courage stands as a quiet challenge.
Those who liberated Syria from dictatorship face the daunting task of uniting groups that have seen each other as enemies for generations. Ancient resentments and the desire for revenge cannot be erased overnight. The new government is seeking to establish trust in a land and region of the world where there has been little trust in those who ruled, where brutal leaders were frequently replaced by violent coups, and where dynasties held onto power through harsh and often cruel mechanisms of control.
The word ‘understand’ carries several meanings, but one of the most significant ones is the ability to show a sympathetic or tolerant attitude toward others. Achieving this kind of understanding is a result of our collective evolution—an expression of the wisdom born from the union of heart and mind.
2 July 2025. More than 485,000 Syrians from neighboring countries returned home in the first half of 2025, with 275,000 returning from Turkey alone. Many thousands more from non-neighboring countries returned permanently, aided by streamlined border procedures and fee waivers. The border authority continues staff training and modernization efforts, establishing growing confidence in Syria’s return infrastructure and the nationwide movement supporting stabilization and reintegration.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
21 June 2025. Over 100 young Syrians gathered in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor for the inaugural youth conference, “Youth: Rise and Construction.” Governor Ghassan Sayyed Ahmad emphasized the vital role of youth in Syria’s post-war recovery, calling them a cornerstone of national rebuilding. Workshops addressed social, political, and economic issues; participants presented ideas to restore Syria after decades of conflict, repression, and widespread destruction.Read more at: SANA
11 June 2025. Ambassador Barrack praises Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa for his leadership of Syria’s reconstruction, saying the government is handling the situation “in the best way possible.” He stated that by lifting sanctions, the US hopes to remove obstacles to Syria’s economic recovery and that it seeks transparency, not control. “A drop of hope may be more powerful than a tank full of a bad reality,” the ambassador said.Read more at: SANA
9 June 2025. Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi announces that recent developments between Syria and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mark a “new beginning” in their cooperation. Speaking at the Agency’s Governors’ Council in Vienna, he calls Syria’s decision to grant full and unrestricted access to nuclear sites “an important step towards enhancing transparency and building mutual trust.” He also confirms the signing of agreements under the “Atoms for Food” and “Hope Radiation” initiatives, which aim to enhance humanitarian and technical support in areas such as agriculture, nutrition, and cancer care.Read more at: SANA
27 May 2025. Sanctions relief for Syria offers ‘powerful message of hope,’ says UN migration agency. The easing of sanctions sends “a powerful message of hope,” says UN agency. Since Assad’s overthrow, 500,000 refugees and 1.5 million internally displaced Syrians have returned home. In a reel, a woman reflects: “We were displaced for 13 years… now we feel like we’ve come out of a grave.” Read more at: UN News
