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Independent analysis, commentary, and reporting on #Syria and beyond. Founded in 2012 by Syrian writers and academics.
Peaceful sit-ins in #Latakia and #Tartus this morning are demanding an end to the violations against #Alawites and the release of detainees. Some protesters chanted slogans supporting Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal, head of the Supreme Alawite Islamic Council in #Syria.
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Nearly 20 people were hospitalized in #Homs after armed tribal groups stormed the Alawite al-Muhajireen area following the murder of a married couple in nearby #Zaidal. Internal security intervened and clashes erupted before reinforcements arrived.

#Syria
November 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
#Israeli jets conducted heavy flights over southern #Syria, Hama, Latakia and Idlib, with footage from the south and Homs. Channel 12 says chances of a Syria security deal have “significantly declined.” The moves appear aimed at pressuring Damascus to drop its withdrawal demand.
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
#Netanyahu visited army-held positions inside the #Syria buffer zone with senior ministers and commanders. Damascus condemned the visit as “illegal” and a “grave violation” of sovereignty, urging full #Israel withdrawal and a return to the 1974 agreement. #UN
November 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said #Turkey’s priorities in #Syria are maintaining stability, safeguarding unity, and backing economic recovery. He warned #Israeli activity in the south is raising tensions, and said Turkey, the #US and Syria remain in coordination on the 10 March deal.
November 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
#Israel says talks with #Syria have stalled after rejecting Damascus’ demand for a pullout from areas seized after 8 Dec. Tel Aviv says withdrawal is possible only under a full peace deal. Al-Sharaa told @washingtonpost progress was made, but Israel’s stance signals a shift in U.S. ties. #MiddleEast
November 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
#Syria transitional gov FM Assad al-Shaybani has left for #China on his first official visit for talks in Beijing. Multiple outlets, including Saudi Arabia’s @AlMajallaEN, report #Trump intends to visit Damascus and meet al-Sharaa for a fourth time.
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Heavy clashes erupted in #Suwayda as National Guard and Interior Ministry forces traded fire near al-Majdal and Ira, using mortars, heavy guns, and drones. Both sides blamed each other for breaking a fragile ceasefire. Civilians were injured.
#Syria #Suwayda24
November 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
#AANES says it reached preliminary understandings with Damascus on integrating the #SDF as a single military bloc, calling it a “significant advance.” #PYD’s Saleh Muslim says an expanded meeting is planned next week, with #US officials expected to join.

#Syria
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
US envoy Thomas Barrack called Syria’s entry into the Global Coalition to Defeat #ISIS “a pivotal moment in Syria’s history and in the global fight against terrorism.” The move boosts US–Syria ties but may spark backlash from hardline factions.

#Syria #US #CounterTerrorism
November 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Donald Trump met Syria’s transitional leader Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House for closed-door talks focused on lifting sanctions, US investment, and a new security pact with Israel. Trump vowed support for a “stable, successful Syria.”

#Syria #Trump #WhiteHouse
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
US President Trump meets Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House today. Washington’s “list of demands” reportedly includes dismantling chemical weapons, joining the anti-#ISIS coalition, and a Syrian-#Israel security deal.

#Syria #Trump #WhiteHouse
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The UN Security Council adopted a US-drafted resolution lifting sanctions on transitional president Ahmad al-Sharaa & Interior Minister Anas Khattab. 14 voted in favor, China abstained. Washington called it “a new phase since Assad’s fall.”

#UN #Syria #China #US
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Al Jazeera reported yesterday that #UN Security Council members remain divided over a #US draft resolution to lift sanctions on al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab. One source said #China had objected to the proposal.

#UNSC
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The US has submitted a draft UN resolution to lift sanctions on al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab ahead of al-Sharaa’s White House visit. The move aligns with Trump’s push to repeal the Caesar Act and ease UN restrictions on Syria’s new leadership.

#Syria #UN #US
November 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
German Chancellor Merz has invited Ahmad al-Sharaa to Berlin for talks on deporting Syrians with criminal records, saying “the civil war has ended.” The move comes as Berlin hardens migration policy and speeds up deportations.

#Germany #Syria
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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The Transitional Government’s Interior Ministry said a it reviewed 42 abductions of women and confirmed only one as genuine, linking the rest to false claims. #UN and human rights groups earlier reported widespread abductions of Alawite women by armed groups.

#Syria #HumanRights
November 3, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Israeli official tells #AlHadath talks with #Syria are “nearing completion.” Emerging accord mirrors 1974 deal with joint Syrian–Israeli–U.S. presence incl. Mount Hermon. U.S. pushing Tel Aviv to finalize southern file, ease #Suwayda tensions. #Israel #MiddleEast
October 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Two civilians were killed and several wounded when gunmen opened fire on a civilian bus on the Damascus–Suwayda highway. The attack occurred near Marjana fuel station in an area under Transitional Authority control.

#Syria #Suwayda #Security #Damascus
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Sheikh Hikmat al-Hajari has renewed his call for Suwayda’s independence, telling @skynewsarabia on Monday that his vision is based on full independence for the governorate. He also renewed his call for holding those responsible for violations accountable.

#Syria #Suwayda #Druze
October 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Syria’s state channel Al-Ikhbariyah said transitional president Ahmad al-Sharaa will visit Riyadh on Tuesday for the #FutureInvestmentInitiative, meeting Crown Prince #BinSalman and major firms for investment talks. #Syria #SaudiArabia #FII2025
October 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
“The transitional government is increasingly highlighting women in an effort to quell domestic distrust and woo international support. Latifah al-Droubi has quickly become a vessel for signalling to both these constituencies.”

✍️Danielle Demers

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#Syria
October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#Paris judges issued a third international arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad, believed to be in #Russia, on charges of complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes, overturning a previous warrant issued in November due to presidential immunity.

#Syria #Assad #France
October 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Several media outlets reported that the transitional authorities’ Internal Security Forces reached an agreement Wednesday to end tensions with the “Ghuraba Brigade.” The group consists of French-speaking fighters based in a camp near Harem in rural #Idlib.
October 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
What can satellite imagery reveal about the decline in economic activity in Damascus and Latakia from 2019 to 2024?
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM