18 January 2026. The Ministry of Economy announced measures to safeguard public property and rehabilitate factories in Deir Ezzor, following SDF’s withdrawal. The plan aims to restore services, boost jobs, and revive economic activity in newly reclaimed areas.Read more at: SANA
11 January 2026. A ceasefire mediated by the US, after days of intense fighting, allowed SDF fighters to safely leave Aleppo and enabled the peaceful evacuation of Kurdish civilians, wounded, and dead. The agreement was announced after Syrian government forces took control of the area.Read and watch more at: AL JAZEERA
9 January 2026. As Israel continues to violate the 1974 Syria-Israel disengagement agreement, the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force has begun conducting nightly patrols and setting up checkpoints in the northern Quneitra countryside where residents were besieged by Israeli raids, arbitrary arrests, forced displacement and property destruction.Read more at: SANA
9 January 2026. UN Ambassador Olabi underscored Syria’s pledge to safeguard the global non-proliferation regime, to address remains of the former regime’s chemical weapons, and to bring perpetrators to justice, while seeking the UN’s support to complete the work.Read more at: SANA
7 January 2026. The Paris negotiations between Syria and Israel, under US auspices, made significant progress toward regional stability, despite outstanding differences. This 5th round of security talks took place in an atmosphere of cautious optimism, after a year of hostilities in the wake of Assad’s overthrow.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. In one of many Christmas celebrations across Syria, crowds gathered in the village of al-Quniyah, grateful for the atmosphere of freedom and security. “We hope that the light of this blessed holiday will shine over Syria after fourteen years of suffering,” said Father Misrob.Read more at: SANA
20 December 2025. In a televised address from Mount Qasioun, overlooking Damascus, the president told the Syrian people that a new era had begun for rebuilding the country together, thanking them for their efforts and patience over 14 years. “Today is your day, O great Syrian people,” he said.Read more at: LEVANT24
15 December 2025. Speaking to a diverse gathering of researchers and officials on the anniversary of liberation, Minister al-Mustafa affirmed a new phase of freedom for internal discussions of issues such as Syria’s transition, economic recovery, security and military reform, and preserving collective memory.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
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
6 December 2025. During his first year in office, President al-Sharaa visited numerous world leaders, signalling Syria’s return to Arab and global diplomacy. In his visits he underscored Syria’s importance as a partner for Middle East stability, stressing dialogue and diplomacy as the means for resolving conflicts.Read more at: SANA
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
4 December 2025. In a rare consensus, all fifteen members of the UN Security Council agreed on the visit to Damascus, the first in 14 years. Foreign Minister al-Shaibani said the delegation “carries a message of support from the international community for the new Syria.”Read more at: LEVANT24
2 December 2025. Interpreting recent Israeli provocations as reactions to Syria’s successes, Syria’s UN representative, Ibrahim Olabi, noted that the country’s restraint had earned international support and trust and had boosted the flow of investments. He called Israel’s claims of terrorist elements in Syria baseless.Read more at: ENABBALADI
29 November 2025. Ibrahim Olabi affirmed Syria’s growing internal strength and noted Israel’s increasing isolation in the world, citing the UN Security Council’s condemnation of Israel’s military provocations and civilian deaths. He stated that Syria will defend its people through diplomatic channels.Read more at: SANA
26 November 2025. The Interior Minister reiterated the right to protest and express opinions as a fundamental right guaranteed to all Syrians, while warning of “external calls that seek to sow division and destabilize the social fabric.”Read more at: SANA
21 November 2025. Binding rules for professional behavioral standards were issued to guarantee respect for citizens’ rights and freedoms, equality before the law, transparency, and trust between society and state.Read more at: ENABBALADI
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
18 November 2025. Since the start of 2025, Civil Defence teams have completed 2,370 operations to clear landmines and other explosive devices around Damascus and in the south. They have also conducted over 10,000 prevention sessions, safeguarding some 23,000 citizens including 20,000 children.Read more at: SANA
9 November 2025. The Syrian Arab Red Crescent, along with local authorities, delivered thousands of winter aid packages—clothing, blankets, and essentials—helping displaced families in Sweida and Daraa with basic supplies and access to vital services.Read more at: SANA
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
27 October 2025. The US aid will supply food, clean water, and urgent health supplies, along with rehabilitation of homes and water networks, for 60,000 Druze, Christians, and Bedouins. The aid aims to promote stability in an area still suffering from security threats and to foster regional peace.Read more at: ENABBALADI
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
22 October 2025. The MED9 Summit signalled a turning point in Syria’s regional reintegration, with leaders of the 9 nations agreeing that peace in Syria is a cornerstone of the region’s security. They called for greater cooperation in reconstruction, economic revitalization, and normalization of political ties with Damascus.Read more at: LEVANT24
