Syria

Country Syria
Capital Damascus
Continent Asia
Currency Syrian pound(SYP)
Languages Arabic

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Introduction

Following World War I, France acquired a mandate over the northern portion of the former Ottoman Empire province of Syria. The French administered the area as Syria until granting it independence in 1946. The new country lacked political stability, however, and experienced a series of military coups during its first decades. Syria united with Egypt in February 1958 to form the United Arab Republic. In September 1961, the two entities separated, and the Syrian Arab Republic was reestablished. In November 1970, Hafiz al-ASAD, a member of the Socialist Ba'th Party and the minority Alawite sect, seized power in a bloodless coup and brought political stability to the country. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. During the 1990s, Syria and Israel held occasional peace talks over its return. Following the death of President al-ASAD, his son, Bashar al-ASAD, was approved as president by popular referendum in July 2000. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in an ostensible peacekeeping role - were withdrawn in April 2005. During the July-August 2006 conflict between Israel and Hizballah, Syria placed its military forces on alert but did not intervene directly on behalf of its ally Hizballah. In May 2007 Bashar al-ASAD was elected to his second term as President.

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Syria’s Sharaa: Security pact talks with Israel could yield results ‘in coming days’ - The Times of Israel
  1. Syria’s Sharaa: Security pact talks with Israel could yield results ‘in coming days’  The Times of Israel
  2. India’s diverging stance on Qatar vs. Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Iran  The Hindu
  3. Syria, Israel inching closer to security deals to halt hostilities by year-end | World News  Hindustan Times


Exclusive: U.S. diplomats on Syria abruptly let go amid pro-Damascus policy push, sources say - ReutersExclusive: U.S. diplomats on Syria abruptly let go amid pro-Damascus policy push, sources say  Reuters

Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink - BBCSyria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink  BBC

US judge orders deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil to Syria, Algeria - Al Jazeera
  1. US judge orders deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil to Syria, Algeria  Al Jazeera
  2. Immigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria  NBC News
  3. US judge orders Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria  Mint


Türkiye reiterates support for Syria’s unity, stability | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye reiterates support for Syria’s unity, stability | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Syria reaches historic deal with Jordan, US to end unrest in Sweida — hit by Druze-Sunni clashes - FirstpostSyria reaches historic deal with Jordan, US to end unrest in Sweida — hit by Druze-Sunni clashes  Firstpost

Syria seeks international suppliers to print new currency notes - Arab NewsSyria seeks international suppliers to print new currency notes  Arab News

Syria's foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesSyria's foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Syria's foreign minister in Washington for first visit by Damascus official in 25 years - theweek.inSyria's foreign minister in Washington for first visit by Damascus official in 25 years  theweek.in

Syria's foreign minister en route to Washington in first official trip to US capital - MoneycontrolSyria's foreign minister en route to Washington in first official trip to US capital  Moneycontrol

Syria’s quest to build its own Silicon Valley - Rest of WorldSyria’s quest to build its own Silicon Valley  Rest of World

Syria’s oil heartland poisoned by decades of war, neglect, and inaction - Al JazeeraSyria’s oil heartland poisoned by decades of war, neglect, and inaction  Al Jazeera

Talks with Israel could lead to results ‘in days’, says Syria’s al-Sharaa - Al JazeeraTalks with Israel could lead to results ‘in days’, says Syria’s al-Sharaa  Al Jazeera

U.S. diplomats on Syria abruptly let go amid pro-Damascus policy push, sources say | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesU.S. diplomats on Syria abruptly let go amid pro-Damascus policy push, sources say | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

A Rape Case Highlights Sexual Violence in Syria - New Lines MagazineA Rape Case Highlights Sexual Violence in Syria  New Lines Magazine

Syria nears security agreement with Israel, says president - Financial TimesSyria nears security agreement with Israel, says president  Financial Times

Guidance note on the winter NFI response in Syria (2025–2026 winter season) - ReliefWebGuidance note on the winter NFI response in Syria (2025–2026 winter season)  ReliefWeb

Immigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deportation to Syria or Algeria - The Economic TimesImmigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deportation to Syria or Algeria  The Economic Times

Syria: Israel Forcibly Displaces Villagers in Occupied South - Human Rights WatchSyria: Israel Forcibly Displaces Villagers in Occupied South  Human Rights Watch

Syria’s President Says Border Deal With Israel Could Come ‘Within Days’ - The New York TimesSyria’s President Says Border Deal With Israel Could Come ‘Within Days’  The New York Times

'Trump admin crackdown': Immigration court orders Mahmoud Khalil deportation to Syria or Algeria - Here's - Times of India'Trump admin crackdown': Immigration court orders Mahmoud Khalil deportation to Syria or Algeria - Here's  Times of India

Diplomats in Istanbul abruptly dismissed amid US shift on Syria | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahDiplomats in Istanbul abruptly dismissed amid US shift on Syria | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

The Return of ISIS - Foreign AffairsThe Return of ISIS  Foreign Affairs

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel forces of displacing South Syria residents - The HinduHuman Rights Watch accuses Israel forces of displacing South Syria residents  The Hindu

Syria, Jordan, US unveil plan to restore security in Suwayda after violence - Al JazeeraSyria, Jordan, US unveil plan to restore security in Suwayda after violence  Al Jazeera

UNHCR Syria Operational Update, August 2025 - ReliefWebUNHCR Syria Operational Update, August 2025  ReliefWeb

U.S. Diplomats on Syria Dismissed Amid Pro-Damascus Policy Shift - Modern DiplomacyU.S. Diplomats on Syria Dismissed Amid Pro-Damascus Policy Shift  Modern Diplomacy

Syria’s oil heartland poisoned by decades of war, neglect, and inaction - Al JazeeraSyria’s oil heartland poisoned by decades of war, neglect, and inaction  Al Jazeera

US reshuffles Syria team amid talks on Israel-Syria pact - The New ArabUS reshuffles Syria team amid talks on Israel-Syria pact  The New Arab

Syria's Ahmad Al Shara says Israel talks could bring results 'in coming days' - thenationalnews.comSyria's Ahmad Al Shara says Israel talks could bring results 'in coming days'  thenationalnews.com

Syria's Sharaa says talks with Israel could yield results 'in coming days' - ReutersSyria's Sharaa says talks with Israel could yield results 'in coming days'  Reuters

First in 25 years, Syrian foreign minister is in US as it makes a come back to diplomacy - FirstpostFirst in 25 years, Syrian foreign minister is in US as it makes a come back to diplomacy  Firstpost

Post-Assad Syria: Pogroms, displacement, and international silence - CounterviewPost-Assad Syria: Pogroms, displacement, and international silence  Counterview

US Court Orders Deportation Of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil To Syria Or Algeria - News18US Court Orders Deportation Of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil To Syria Or Algeria  News18

In landmark Syria elections, women still face electoral hurdles - Atlantic CouncilIn landmark Syria elections, women still face electoral hurdles  Atlantic Council

Syrian foreign minister visits US, a first in 25 years; what's on agenda? - DNA IndiaSyrian foreign minister visits US, a first in 25 years; what's on agenda?  DNA India

Israel presented Syria with detailed proposal for new security agreement – report - The Times of IsraelIsrael presented Syria with detailed proposal for new security agreement – report  The Times of Israel

France welcomes roadmap on resolving crisis in Syria's Suwayda - Anadolu AjansiFrance welcomes roadmap on resolving crisis in Syria's Suwayda  Anadolu Ajansi

Syrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions in Washington this week, Axios reports - ReutersSyrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions in Washington this week, Axios reports  Reuters

UAE Welcomes Agreement on Roadmap to Resolve Crisis in Syria’s Suwayda - Yemen OnlineUAE Welcomes Agreement on Roadmap to Resolve Crisis in Syria’s Suwayda  Yemen Online

Turkey’s spy chief in Damascus as Israel, Syria weigh new security map - AL-MonitorTurkey’s spy chief in Damascus as Israel, Syria weigh new security map  AL-Monitor

Syria eyes security deals with Israel by end-2025 - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Syria eyes security deals with Israel by end-2025  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

North and East Syria Women’s Delegation meets French lawmakers, calls for stronger role for Syrian women in determining country’s future - Syriac PressNorth and East Syria Women’s Delegation meets French lawmakers, calls for stronger role for Syrian women in determining country’s future  Syriac Press

Syria, US, Jordan agree on roadmap for Sweida stability - The Jerusalem PostSyria, US, Jordan agree on roadmap for Sweida stability  The Jerusalem Post

Sharaa says Syria may reach security agreement with Israel 'within days' - thecradle.coSharaa says Syria may reach security agreement with Israel 'within days'  thecradle.co

Syria Refugee Crisis Explained - USA for UNHCRSyria Refugee Crisis Explained  USA for UNHCR

Diplomatic Shake-Up: U.S. Syria Mission Sees Key Departures - DevdiscourseDiplomatic Shake-Up: U.S. Syria Mission Sees Key Departures  Devdiscourse

Conflict in Syria | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign RelationsConflict in Syria | Global Conflict Tracker  Council on Foreign Relations

Syrian foreign minister visits D.C. to lobby for lifting of last sanctions - AxiosSyrian foreign minister visits D.C. to lobby for lifting of last sanctions  Axios

Syrian Civil War | Syrian history - BritannicaSyrian Civil War | Syrian history  Britannica

Syria to strike security deals with Israel by end of 2025: ministry official - Hürriyet Daily NewsSyria to strike security deals with Israel by end of 2025: ministry official  Hürriyet Daily News

Scoop: Israel presented Syria with proposal for new security agreement - AxiosScoop: Israel presented Syria with proposal for new security agreement  Axios

Syria's foreign minister is in Washington for the first visit by a Damascus official in 25 years - NBC NewsSyria's foreign minister is in Washington for the first visit by a Damascus official in 25 years  NBC News

US Dismisses Syria Diplomats Amid Shift Toward Pro-Damascus Policy - StratNews GlobalUS Dismisses Syria Diplomats Amid Shift Toward Pro-Damascus Policy  StratNews Global

Syrian foreign minister arrives in US for 1st visit in 25 years - Anadolu AjansiSyrian foreign minister arrives in US for 1st visit in 25 years  Anadolu Ajansi

Israel said arming, paying salaries of Druze militia in Syria’s Sweida area - The Times of IsraelIsrael said arming, paying salaries of Druze militia in Syria’s Sweida area  The Times of Israel

Under US pressure, Syria and Israel inch toward security deal - ReutersUnder US pressure, Syria and Israel inch toward security deal  Reuters

Syria's al-Sharaa calls Israeli strikes in Damascus a 'declaration of war', says did not respond to preserve talks - YnetnewsSyria's al-Sharaa calls Israeli strikes in Damascus a 'declaration of war', says did not respond to preserve talks  Ynetnews

Human Rights Watch: Israel commits 'war crime' in southern Syria - upi.comHuman Rights Watch: Israel commits 'war crime' in southern Syria  upi.com

Intel chief discusses anti-terror bid with Syrian president - Hürriyet Daily NewsIntel chief discusses anti-terror bid with Syrian president  Hürriyet Daily News

Syria - Agriculture, Oil, Manufacturing - BritannicaSyria - Agriculture, Oil, Manufacturing  Britannica

Syria joins Türkiye’s Teknofest for first time, showcasing drones and agri-tech - Türkiye TodaySyria joins Türkiye’s Teknofest for first time, showcasing drones and agri-tech  Türkiye Today

Post-Assad, is Syria's National Opera playing its last notes? - The New ArabPost-Assad, is Syria's National Opera playing its last notes?  The New Arab

Syria's foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years - The New ArabSyria's foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years  The New Arab

Syria's foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years - ReutersSyria's foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years  Reuters

‘Right to know’: Advocates renew calls for justice for Syria’s disappeared - Al Jazeera‘Right to know’: Advocates renew calls for justice for Syria’s disappeared  Al Jazeera

Syrian foreign ministry official says security deals with Israel will be reached by end of 2025 - The Times of IsraelSyrian foreign ministry official says security deals with Israel will be reached by end of 2025  The Times of Israel

Syria’s top diplomat to push for US sanctions relief in rare Washington visit - trtworld.comSyria’s top diplomat to push for US sanctions relief in rare Washington visit  trtworld.com

Syrian foreign minister heads to Washington for first official US trip - France 24Syrian foreign minister heads to Washington for first official US trip  France 24

Arab Parliament Welcomes Announcement of Roadmap to Resolve Crisis in Syria's Suwayda - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishArab Parliament Welcomes Announcement of Roadmap to Resolve Crisis in Syria's Suwayda  Asharq Al-awsat - English

Syria’s foreign minister arrives in Washington in historic visit - Al Arabiya EnglishSyria’s foreign minister arrives in Washington in historic visit  Al Arabiya English

Indian officials reach out to post-Assad government in Syria - The HinduIndian officials reach out to post-Assad government in Syria  The Hindu

Immigration judge says Mahmoud Khalil must be deported to Syria or Algeria - AxiosImmigration judge says Mahmoud Khalil must be deported to Syria or Algeria  Axios

Syria’s Sharaa says security pact talks with Israel could yield results ‘in coming days’ - The Times of IsraelSyria’s Sharaa says security pact talks with Israel could yield results ‘in coming days’  The Times of Israel

Historic Diplomatic Shift: Syrian Foreign Minister Visits Washington - DevdiscourseHistoric Diplomatic Shift: Syrian Foreign Minister Visits Washington  Devdiscourse

Israel committing war crimes in southern Syria: Human Rights Watch - Anadolu AjansiIsrael committing war crimes in southern Syria: Human Rights Watch  Anadolu Ajansi

Syria to sign security, military agreements with Israel by year-end - Türkiye TodaySyria to sign security, military agreements with Israel by year-end  Türkiye Today

US judge orders deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil - BBCUS judge orders deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil  BBC

Syria | Country Page | World - Human Rights WatchSyria | Country Page | World  Human Rights Watch

Syria makes debut at Türkiye’s Teknofest, showcasing drones and agri-tech in Istanbul - Anadolu AjansiSyria makes debut at Türkiye’s Teknofest, showcasing drones and agri-tech in Istanbul  Anadolu Ajansi

Sweida security deal is a chance for Syrian authorities to build trust - thenationalnews.comSweida security deal is a chance for Syrian authorities to build trust  thenationalnews.com

Israel, Syria close in on security deals by year's end - The Jerusalem PostIsrael, Syria close in on security deals by year's end  The Jerusalem Post

Syria increases outreach to US, Turkey - The Jerusalem PostSyria increases outreach to US, Turkey  The Jerusalem Post

Syria to strike security deals with Israel by end of 2025, ministry official says - YnetnewsSyria to strike security deals with Israel by end of 2025, ministry official says  Ynetnews

Washington dismisses some of its prominent diplomats involved in Syria file -ANHA - ANHAWashington dismisses some of its prominent diplomats involved in Syria file -ANHA  ANHA

Syria accuses Israel of carrying out air strikes - BBCSyria accuses Israel of carrying out air strikes  BBC

A Lifeline to Education for Children in Syria - unicef usaA Lifeline to Education for Children in Syria  unicef usa

Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus: State media - Al JazeeraSix Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus: State media  Al Jazeera

In Focus: Syria - UN NewsIn Focus: Syria  UN News

Syrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions: Report - Al Arabiya EnglishSyrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions: Report  Al Arabiya English

Israel–Syria negotiations: Demilitarized zones and no-fly areas proposed - Shafaq News - ??? ????Israel–Syria negotiations: Demilitarized zones and no-fly areas proposed - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Women's delegation meets with French Parliament's head, discusses latest developments in Syria - ANHAWomen's delegation meets with French Parliament's head, discusses latest developments in Syria  ANHA

Syria says working with US to reach ‘security understandings’ with Israel - The Times of IsraelSyria says working with US to reach ‘security understandings’ with Israel  The Times of Israel

Ghost Trail review – pain and paranoia as a Syrian refugee attempts to track down his torturer - The GuardianGhost Trail review – pain and paranoia as a Syrian refugee attempts to track down his torturer  The Guardian

Travelers Stranded in UAE, Jordan, Syria as Flynas, Saudia, Royal Jordanian and Syrian Arab Airlines Cancel 8 Flights Across Major Airports in Middle East, Including Dubai, Amman, Damascus and More - Travel And Tour WorldTravelers Stranded in UAE, Jordan, Syria as Flynas, Saudia, Royal Jordanian and Syrian Arab Airlines Cancel 8 Flights Across Major Airports in Middle East, Including Dubai, Amman, Damascus and More  Travel And Tour World

Syria crisis appeal - Oxfam AmericaSyria crisis appeal  Oxfam America

Syrian president says agreement with Israel could be signed in coming days| All the details - YnetnewsSyrian president says agreement with Israel could be signed in coming days| All the details  Ynetnews

Mothers and staff tell of global charity's role in child disappearances under Assad regime - BBCMothers and staff tell of global charity's role in child disappearances under Assad regime  BBC

Turkish military may leave Syria after securing border - Mehr News AgencyTurkish military may leave Syria after securing border  Mehr News Agency

Turkish intel chief meets Syrian president in Damascus for talks on security, stability - Türkiye TodayTurkish intel chief meets Syrian president in Damascus for talks on security, stability  Türkiye Today

Reuters: Sudden Dismissal of U.S. Diplomats in Syria... - jordannews.joReuters: Sudden Dismissal of U.S. Diplomats in Syria...  jordannews.jo

Al-Shaibani, Ron Dermer discuss Golan Heights security - The Jerusalem PostAl-Shaibani, Ron Dermer discuss Golan Heights security  The Jerusalem Post