Syria

12.24.2024, 09:30

Christmas Tree Burned in Syria, Sparking Outrage and Protests

A public Christmas tree was burned in Syria on December 23, sparking widespread outrage and protests by Christians in the country.

12.24.2024, 08:37

Syria’s Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?

The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections

By Jared Malsin, The Wall Street Journal

Syria’s Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?

12.23.2024, 17:30

Erdogan’s Ally Bahceli Promises Supporters Turkey will Take Jerusalem

Bahceli said “We will break the teeth of those who threaten us in Jerusalem", addressing a group of supporters in a speech

12.23.2024, 07:00

The Hunt for the Assad Dynasty’s Missing Billions Begins

On the back of its brutal rule, the House of Assad built an international real-estate empire

By Benoit Faucon and Rory Jones, The Wall Street Journal

The Hunt for the Assad Dynasty’s Missing Billions Begins

12.22.2024, 17:00

Turkish FM Fidan Meets HTS Leader and Syrian Chief in Damascus

Details of the discussion between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani remain undisclosed

12.21.2024, 09:00

What Islamist Control Spells for Syria’s Christians

Islamist rebels promise religious tolerance, but people in Syria’s Christian communities don’t know if they can trust them

By Stephen Kalin and Suha Ma’ayeh, The Wall Street Journal

What Islamist Control Spells for Syria’s Christians

12.19.2024, 12:30

Greek PM at EU Summit: Greece’s Agenda on Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon

Mitsotakis is likely to stress that the European Union cannot remain absent from developments in the Middle East and the post-conflict situation in Syria at the EU Summit

12.17.2024, 23:45

Athens Eyes Int’l Initiative for ‘Day After’ in Syria

Greece, along with Austria and Cyprus, is expected to unveil a plan that includes notable EU, member-states' presence in Syria; priority on respect for human and religious communities' rights

12.17.2024, 20:45

EU Pledges Additional €1 Billion Aid to Turkey for Syrian Refugee Management

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an additional €1 billion aid for Turkey’s Syrian refugee management in the country.

12.17.2024, 18:53

U.S. Fears Military Buildup by Turkey Signals Preparations for Incursion Into Syria

Kurdish officials urging Trump to press Turkey to head off an invasion

By Lara Seligman and Alexander Ward, The Wall Street Journal

U.S. Fears Military Buildup by Turkey Signals Preparations for Incursion Into Syria

12.16.2024, 19:00

Syria’s Assad Says He Fought to the End

In his first comments from exile in Moscow, the deposed dictator pushes back against criticism that he abandoned supporters

By Stephen Kalin and Anat Peled, The Wall Street Journal

12.14.2024, 09:00

American Freed From Syrian Regime Prison Was on Levantine Pilgrimage

Released in the wake of Assad’s downfall, the man had been traveling through the country on his way to Jordan when he was detained

By Jared Malsin, The Wall Street Journal

American Freed From Syrian Regime Prison Was on Levantine Pilgrimage

12.13.2024, 17:30

Blinken Meets Erdogan Thursday as US, Turkey-backed Forces Clash in Syria

The US Secretary of State is expected to meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday

12.13.2024, 15:40

PM Mitsotakis Phone Contact with Jordan’s King, Emir of Qatar on Syrian Crisis

Earlier on Friday, the Greek Premier chaired a session of the National Security Council and discussed the Syrian crisis.

12.13.2024, 10:00

KYSEA: Meeting on Syrian Asylum Requests, EU Opposes Deportation

Regarding the pending Asylum requests, as reported, a possible scenario would likely involve the revoking of these requests, a solution that is not being prioritized, as regardless of the internal state of a country, international asylum conventions remain in effect.

12.13.2024, 07:15

Fall of Syrian Regime Exposes Limits of Russia’s Global Ambitions

Kremlin projects abroad are crumbling as Putin focuses on Ukraine conflict

By Thomas Grove, The Wall Street Journal

Fall of Syrian Regime Exposes Limits of Russia’s Global Ambitions

12.11.2024, 10:00

Syria’s New Power Dynamics: Regional Upheaval and Europe’s Opportunity

Predicting Syria’s trajectory is fraught with uncertainty, given the many volatile variables at play. Yet, among the few certainties is the stark reality that Russia and Iran are emerging as the major losers in this upheaval.

Ronald Meinardus