25 August 2026. Mazloum Abdi, Syrian-Kurdish political and military leader, yielded SDF’s claim to autonomy and declared its integration into the Syrian Army. “We want this day to mark a genuine transition from battlefields to the fields of construction, from the era of weapons to the era of peace,” he said.Read more at: SANA
17 August 2026. Mahmoud Barkhadan, a senior SDF commander, said that SDF’s integration into the Syrian Army is complete and irreversible, with 99% of issues resolved, plus integration into state institutions. “We will build the new Syria hand in hand within the framework of one army, one state, one flag, and a shared homeland,” he said.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
9 August 2026. After 18 months of negotiations, Russia agreed to end its use of Hmeimem air base in Latakia and part of Tartus port as military outposts that it controlled since 2011, under the former regime. Damascus will utilize the bases for civilian purposes, plus cooperative joint training centers with Moscow.Read more at: FRANCE 24
5 August 2026. Following diplomatic overtures and statements by President al-Sharaa stressing his belief in diplomacy, and that the region must move beyond decades of war, the Hezbollah leader expressed openness to a meeting, calling for strengthening “positive, brotherly relations” between Damascus and Beirut.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
1 August 2026. Mustafa Abdi, a presidential assistant overseeing the implementing of the Jan 29th ceasefire and integration agreement between the SDF forces and the Syrian government, says SDF’s integration into Syrian institutions is nearly complete, in military and security areas in particular.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
27 July 2026. The confrontation between the US-Israel and Iran has created a shift in Middle East power dynamics, with Turkey and Syria gaining prominence for the region’s security. Syria’s overland routes between oil-producing nations and the Mediterranean have also increased its strategic importance.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
27 July 2026. Following the US decision to remove Syria from its state sponsors of terror list, based on Syria’s reforms, visits by Arab interior ministers to Damascus have furthered the country’s reintegration into regional security frameworks and enhanced prospects for regional commerce.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
26 July 2026. In a wide-ranging interview with Al Jazeera, President al-Sharaa stated that Syria, along with several partner countries, is pursuing a security agreement with Israel. Seen as a step toward fuller resolution of the conflict, the agreement would not compromise Syria’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights.Read more at: AL JAZEERAWatch video at: AL JAZEERAWatch complete interview (52 mins) at: AL JAZEERA
23 July 2026. Briefing the Security Council, the UN’s envoy for Syria praised the establishment of the People’s Assembly and the Supreme Constitutional Court, while warning that Israel’s incursions, terrorist activity, and shortages of humanitarian aid could threaten the recovery.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
19 July 2026. President al-Sharaa overhauled Syria’s security and intelligence leadership in an effort to strengthen national security, promote stability and remove obstacles to reconstruction. The move to consolidate agencies comes in the wake of recent violent attacks and cross-border arms smuggling attempts.Read more at: ALJAZEERA
9 July 2026. The village of Jinwar, one of several women-led communities in the northeast region, provides a safe haven for Kurdish, Arab and Yazidi women seeking independent lives. It offers healing, cooperation, and self-confidence while fostering peace, resilience, and collective strength. One resident said: “When women take steps forward, everything changes.”Read more at: THE GUARDIAN
7 July 2026. Calling Emmanuel Macron’s visit a historic milestone, President al-Sharaa said that Syria and France are “laying the foundations for a partnership built on tangible projects that serve the interests of our two peoples.” They restored ambassadorial ties and agreed on broad political, economic and security cooperation.Read more at: SANA
2 July 2026. Minister al-Shaibani announced that Syria and Lebanon are entering a new phase of relations, through a Joint Higher Committee, aimed at long-term cooperation based on mutual interests. He reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to regional stability, constructive dialogue and shared development.Read more at: SANA
28 June 2026. The Arab Parliament, consisting of 22 member states, reaffirmed its backing of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while condemning Israel’s repeated attacks on Syria and Lebanon. It reaffirmed its support for the inalienable rights of Palestinians and called for closer coordination among the member states.Read more at: SANA
24 June 2026. Syria received support from the UN Security Council for its pursuit of accountability for the past regime’s crimes, and for anti-terrorism and related efforts. There were calls for long-term investment by member states in Syria’s multi-tiered progress toward stabilization, in the face of Israel’s ongoing attacks.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
22 June 2026. In a TV interview about the crisis in Lebanon, President al-Sharaa stated that Syria is working with regional and international partners to address Lebanon’s immediate challenges and to create a framework for its long-term stability that will examine the underlying causes of instability.Read more at: LEVANT 24
20 June 2026. UNHCR says 1.3 million Syrians returned from abroad in 2025. In March 2026, a presidential decree officially committed the state to providing suitable conditions for returning refugees and internally displaced people through rehabilitation of infrastructure and services in war-ravaged areas.Read more at: SANA
17 June 2026. While Syrian people yearn for swift justice for the Assad regime’s atrocities, legal experts support transitional justice, based on evidence-based fair trials, as the way to reconcile accountability with social stability. Thousands of former military and security officials have been detained and trials have begun.Read more at: SANA
11 June 2026. At a UN Security Council debate titled “Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East,” Ambassador Olabi stated that Syria is pursuing a “balanced and moderate approach” based on dialogue and constructive relations with all countries, seeking to strengthen partnerships and ease tensions in the region.Read more at: LEVANT 24
10 June 2026. IAEA Director General Grossi said that Syria’s full cooperation has led to the rapid resolution of questions about the past regime’s nuclear activity. He noted the IAEA had been granted unrestricted access to the sites in question, calling it unprecedented.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
9 June 2026. At an Africa Day reception at the Foreign Ministry, al-Shaibani affirmed Syria’s longstanding ties with African nations and called for deeper cooperation to confront shared challenges and uphold national sovereignty and independence.Read more at: SANA
30 May 2026. President al-Sharaa arrived in Deir Ezzor with a large delegation of ministers to oversee response efforts to the Euphrates flood and announce new reconstruction projects. While homes, businesses, and crops are lost, experts say the flood remains manageable through regional coordination.Read more at: LEVANT 24Watch video at: YOUTUBE
29 May 2026. Foreign Minister al-Shaibani announced that Syrian teams had managed to locate and secure materials from Assad’s chemical weapons program, working with OPCW inspectors. He spoke of prosecutions and commitment to transparency in building a safer nation and more stable region.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
25 May 2026. Elections of members to Syria’s Peoples Assembly took place in the largely Kurdish northeast regions of Hasakah and Aleppo provinces, after security-related delays. The political integration of SDF forces into Syrian state structures enables the People’s Assembly to begin its legislative work.Read more at: LEVANT 24
23 May 2026. Syria joined military training exercises in Turkey along with 50 other nations—the first time the Syrian army has participated in exercises outside the country. The development reflects growing diplomatic and military coordination with Ankara, plus Damascus’ expanding international cooperation.Read more at: LEVANT 24
