27 August 2026. The Cash Plus program offers financial assistance and essential services to families with children, from birth to 17, that are facing economic hardship, food insecurity, health challenges or the need for child protection. The program contributes to a national system planned for long-term social protection.Read more at: SANA
24 August 2026. Adding to a $38m package of humanitarian assistance a year ago, South Korea announced a second grant of $18.95m to be implemented with several UN agencies. The ambassador said the new grant reflects his country’s firm commitment to supporting Syria’s recovery.Read more at: SANA
21 August 2026. The effort to close all camps for internally displaced people by end of 2026 is progressing with 22,721 families returning to their home areas as of August 7th. Returning to sustainable lives involves removal of war debris, infrastructure rehabilitation, restoration of housing, basic services, and job creation.Read more at: LEVANT 24
17 August 2026. Syria is expanding diplomatic efforts to counter attempts by Israel to alter the legal status of the occupied Golan, with President al-Sharaa calling such attempts ‘null and void’. The UN has repeatedly called for Israel’s withdrawal to the June 4, 1967 border, backed by 123 nations as of December 2025, along with the European Union and other international bodies.Read more at: SANA
25 July 2026. The visit of Antonio Guterres to Syria, the first visit by a UN secretary-general in 17 years, marks a significant step in UN-Syria relations. Lauding the nation’s determination to rebuild and underscoring the UN’s broad support, Guterres called upon the international community to aid Syria’s recovery.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
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
23 July 2026. Syria reopened the Alouk Water Station after years of disruption, restoring public drinking water to al-Hasakah city and countryside, and eventually to half a million residents in the province. The breakdown of the water supply and other public services was a major cause of conflict in the region.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
21 July 2026. A coordinated initiative, overseen by a national committee of ministers, governors and relevant agencies, is working with international financial institutions and UN agencies to remove landmines and restore infrastructure to enable displaced families to return to their communities.Read more at: SANA
14 July 2026. Syria’s representative to the global conference on the Montreal Protocol, the global treaty universally ratified by UN members in 1987, called for measures to enhance its enforcement, including holding in-person meetings rather than virtual ones to strengthen consensus-building and cooperation.Read more at: SANA
17 July 2026. The Krak des Chevaliers, one of Syria’s best-known medieval landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is re-emerging as a major tourist destination following restoration work after damage sustained during the war. Perched on a hill 750 meters above sea level in the western countryside of Homs, the fortress dates back nearly nine centuries and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006. Watch video at: SANA
3 July 2026. The purpose of the grant from the GCF—the world’s largest fund dedicated to financing climate change adaptation and mitigation projects in developing countries—is to address water scarcity in regions of Syria most affected by reduced rainfall and drought resulting from climate change.Read more at: SANA
2 July 2026. With 70 appointments by the president, adding to 137 elected members, Syria’s transitional parliament is complete. The appointees include figures from diverse spheres of Syrian life, including 15 women, plus individuals who suffered years of detention and loss of limbs in Syria’s liberation struggle.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
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
15 June 2026. Syria joined a UN platform tackling human trafficking enabled by technology. UN ambassador Olabi cited Syria’s expertise in combating terrorism and cross-border crime including trafficking, thanks to international cooperation, and pledged support for this global initiative.Read more at: LEVANT 24
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. At the UN’s COSP19 conference in New York, Minister Hind Kabawat called for increased international support for the rights and rehabilitation of 1.5 million Syrians living with disabilities resulting from many years of airstrikes, explosives, landmines and chemical attacks.Read more at: SANA
8 June 2026. Syria’s Foreign Ministry held a workshop with government ministries, the UN, and victims associations to review a national strategy to prevent torture, used by the former regime as “…a brutal machine designed to spread terror, break spirits and crush the humanity of Syrians.”Read more at: SANA
6 June 2026. Officials marked World Environment Day by highlighting initiatives that address Syria’s growing climate challenges — from drought to general ecosystem decline. National programs are being strengthened to protect natural resources and support longterm sustainable development.Read more at: SANA
3 June 2026. Syria’s First National Private Sector Conference convened to redefine the sector’s role in the post-transition economy and lay the groundwork for long-term public-private cooperation. The Ministry of Economy and Industry organized the event in cooperation with the UNDP and Japan’s government.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
2 June 2026. The head of Syria’s delegation to the CCPCJ in Vienna, Deputy Justice Minister Mustafa al-Qasim, tells UN body that Syria is focused on strengthening the principles of justice, accountability and rule of law as it rebuilds. The minister reaffirmed Syria’s support for the commission’s work.Read more at: LEVANT 24
25 May 2026. Saudi Arabia’s new pledge to Syria of $1.5 billion, a spike from previous annual funding, is earmarked for the government’s plan to move displaced families from camps to their home areas by the end of 2027. It includes restoration of infrastructure as well as health, education, disaster management and other sectors.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
20 May 2026. In a video address to the assembly, President al-Sharaa said: “I address you today from Damascus at a moment when the world faces challenges requiring a shared international resolve that prioritizes human health and lays the foundation for a more secure and equitable future,” stating Syria is committed to global health security.Read more at: LEVANT 24Watch video at: YOUTUBE
18 May 2026. The Ministry of Sports and Youth and UNICEF gathered 250 young leaders, officials and civil society groups to design Syria’s first National Youth Strategy, highlighting youth as partners, innovators and active contributors to community development.Read more at: LEVANT 24
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
