15 May 2026. Syria’s UN Ambassador, Ibrahim Olabi, cited developments in transitional justice, press freedoms, rebuilding institutions, launching strategic investment partnerships and other areas, while calling on Security Council members to respect Syria’s autonomy and support mutual goals as partners.Read more at: SANA
14 May 2026. In an interview with Euronews during the Brussels conference, Foreign Minister al-Shibani stated that Syria is prepared to reach an agreement with Israel that protects mutual sovereignty and security, but that normalization imposed through “military force or provocation” is unacceptable.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
13 May 2026. The 23-member UN delegation met with Syrian officials to assess progress as Syria shifts from depending on emergency aid to leading a national recovery and development phase, focused on restoring essential services and enabling the return of displaced families.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
11 May 2026. The EU and Syria held their first high-level dialogue after 14 years of Syria’s isolation. Syria presented recovery priorities and Brussels committed to spending €455 million in support of the Syrian people as the country rebuilds, while also coordinating support from other donors.Read more at: LEVANT 24EU pledges support for Syria’s recovery and reconstruction, 12 May 2026Watch video at: SANAEU Commissioner Šuica calls Brussels EU-Syria meeting a “historic day”Watch video at: SANA
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10 March 2026. Over 80,000 Syrians have returned from Lebanon since March 2nd, leaving behind lives in exile and all belongings. UNHCR is expanding its presence at major crossings, coordinating with Syrian authorities to support arrivals fleeing sudden violence and seeking safety with family.Read more at: LEVANT24
3 March 2026. Syrian border crossings with Lebanon are seeing a sharp rise in returning families due to the regional conflict. Government authorities are providing essential support, including healthcare, as part of the nation’s commitment to create the best possible conditions for returning nationals.Read more at: LEVANT24
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.Read more at: ENABBALADI
9 February 2026. During a visit to camps in western Idleb, where displaced families living in tents were forced by severe floods to evacuate, the Social Affairs minister met with humanitarian aid partners to assess the flood damage and request stronger coordination to ensure faster, more effective support. Read more at: SANA
27 January 2026. The UN Refugee Agency reports tens of thousands of families in northeastern Syria were displaced by recent hostilities between SDF and government forces. UNHCR is providing aid to those still in camps with local partners. Of 100,000 people displaced from Aleppo, 80% have returned home.Read more at: ENABBALADI
13 January 2026. President Al-Sharaa praised Egypt’s solidarity with Syrian refugees and noted the shared political, economic and security visions of both countries, while inviting investment in reconstruction and closer political, economic, and strategic cooperation.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
8 January 2026. State and local governments, along with local communities, launched a coordinated “Warmth Campaign” for residents of camps in Latakia, Idlib, and elsewhere. Providing essential heating materials to vulnerable families, it fulfils the government’s commitment to alleviate citizens’ suffering.Read more at: LEVANT 24
15 December 2025. Reinforcing its return to regional cooperation, Syria’s minister of public works and housing presented the scale of destruction caused by a decade of war, while showcasing plans to rebuild homes for millions of internally displaced people and returning refugees, and inviting investments.Read more at: LEVANT24
7 December 2025. Over 3 million Syrians, including 1 million refugees and 2 million internally displaced people have voluntarily returned, yet many are in desperate need of basic services to rebuild their lives. The UN has made an urgent call to the international community for support. Read more at: SANA
9 October 2025. Speaking to the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), Minister Kabawat announced that Syria is entering a new phase. With the return of over a million refugees, life is returning to local communities, and reconstruction is a ‘humanitarian imperative’ requiring continued international support.Read more at: SANA
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
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.Read more at: SANA
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
13 August 25. Honouring his commitment to engage in direct dialogue with the Syrian people and listen to their concerns, President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with community leaders and officials in Idleb. He acknowledged Idleb for its pioneering of institutions that form the new Damascus government, calling it “a fundamental pillar for launching the project of a modern national state in Syria.” A wide range of questions and concerns from participants elicited commitments from the president and information about plans for the country.Read more at: SANA
5 August 2025. Civil war refugees with tech expertise are returning home to rebuild Syria’s tech sector. They’re part of a growing movement to support entrepreneurs and investors in tech-driven startups and help to overhaul Syria’s digital infrastructure. Immediately after the fall of Assad, they launched a professional network in Damascus and held a tech summit to connect Syria’s emerging tech industry with Silicon Valley. They return to serve despite financial sacrifice.Read more at: RESTOFWORLD
13 June 2025. After 12 years in Jordan’s Zaatari camp, Syrian refugees have returned to their hometown of Busra al-Sham in Daraa. The extent of the devastation they encountered was far greater than what they expected to find, yet some have managed to rebuild parts of their homes. One man said the joy of being in his home outweighs the hardships, as it stirs memories of the revolution and the victory. Since the fall of Assad, over a half million Syrians are estimated to have returned as of mid-May.Read more at: SANA
30 May 2025. The easing of sanctions will help tackle corruption and bring home millions of refugees, the minister said. “We would talk, make plans, but nothing could happen on the ground because sanctions were holding everything up and restricting our work.” Read more at: AP News
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
