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Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall

Statements of support have been exchanged in al-Sharaa’s first phone call with Russian president since taking power.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s revolution hangs in the balance. The west must lift sanctions now

Competing interests and rivalries between regional powers threaten hopes of change after the fall of Bashar al-Assad

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of Syrians in limbo as UK Home Office freezes asylum claims

Two months after the fall of Assad’s regime, Whitehall’s decision to pause asylum applications from Syrians has left more than 6,600 cases stuck on hold in the UK

The Guardian - UK

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Macron calls Syrian leader to discuss transition, terrorism, sanctions

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in a phone call that covered the transition in Syria, economic sanctions and the need to continue the fight against terrorism. He also extended an invitation for al-Sharaa to visit France in the coming weeks.

Radio France Internationale

American ally SDF: Not yet notified of US plan for Syria withdrawal

Questions grow over future of 2,000 SDF fighters in Syria after Bashar al-Assad toppling, President Trump taking office.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s al-Sharaa, Turkiye’s Erdogan talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts

Turkiye meeting is second foreign trip by President Ahmed al-Sharaa as he seeks to bolster support for Syria.

Al Jazeera

Car bombing kills 20 in northern Syria’s Manbij: Presidency

Syrian president’s office denounces the ‘terrorist’ attack and pledges to pursue accountability for perpetrators.

Al Jazeera

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Syria’s President al-Sharaa meets Saudi Arabia’s MBS in first foreign trip

Syria’s leader is in Saudi Arabia to garner support for his transitional government.

Al Jazeera

Syrian regime change: How rebel victories often lead to unstable, non-inclusive governments

Syria’s rebel leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has defended his decision to fill his cabinet with wartime loyalists and delay constitutional and electoral processes, describing these moves as pragmatic necessities for the country’s fragile transition.

The Conversation

Key takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard’s US Senate confirmation hearing

Senators grill Trump nominee to lead intelligence community over support for Edward Snowden, meeting with al-Assad.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s Baath party dissolved: What happens next?

Why has Syria’s interim leadership dissolved all military factions and the constitution?

Al Jazeera

Syria, Qatar Discuss Reconstruction During Emir's Visit

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said discussions with a Qatari delegation in Damascus Thursday included reconstruction in the war-torn country, during the first visit by a head of state since Bashar al-Assad's ouster.

International Business Times

President al-Sharaa and no more Baath party: What else has Syria announced?

Ahmed al-Sharaa has been Syria’s de facto leader since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December.

Al Jazeera

Syria Authorities Name Sharaa Interim President: State Media

Syria's new authorities announced Wednesday that Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took the helm after Bashar al-Assad's ouster last month, has been appointed interim president and tasked with forming a transitional legislature, state media reported.

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Qatari emir to visit Syria on Thursday: Al Jazeera sources

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit will be the first by an Arab leader to Damascus since fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa named president for transitional period

Al-Sharaa was also authorised to form a temporary legislative council for the transitional phase, state media reports.

Al Jazeera

Russia tight-lipped on Syrian demand of al-Assad for military bases

Syrian leader al-Sharaa reportedly also demands reparations as Moscow delegation seeks to secure strategic power bases.

The Guardian - UK

‘I watched every video to see my father’s face’: the woman who became the voice of Syria’s missing on why she isn’t giving up hope

Assad’s notorious prisons may have been opened, but Wafa Mustafa and thousands of others feel abandoned in their struggle to find loved ones

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Al Jazeera

Will the EU ease Syria sanctions? Inside the bloc’s dilemma

The EU foreign ministers will gather Monday to discuss and potentially agree on proposals to ease sanctions on Syria.

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Syria And Lebanon Leaders Congratulate President Trump For Closer Relations

Syria's de facto leader and Lebanon's new president express optimism for improved relations with the US under President Trump.

Al Jazeera

Qatar’s PM calls for Gaza ceasefire agreement to be ‘fully implemented’

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera Sheikh Mohammed shares details on Gaza truce negotiations and Syria talks.

Al Jazeera

ICC chief prosecutor meets Syria’s de facto leader

ICC’s Karim Khan makes unannounced visit to Damascus for talks on ‘accountability for alleged crimes’.

Al Jazeera

Qatar’s PM calls on Israeli forces to withdraw from Syria buffer zone

Sheikh Mohammed also promises to support the new administration and the rehabilitation of Syria’s infrastructure.

International Business Times

UN Rights Chief Says Transitional Justice 'Crucial' In Syria

United Nations rights chief Volker Turk on Wednesday said transitional justice was "crucial" for Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, during the first-ever visit by someone in his post to the country.

The Guardian - UK

Ministers from 17 countries meet for Saudi talks on speeding aid to Damascus

Riyadh meeting also discussed keeping pressure on Syria’s new leadership to meet commitment to inclusive transition

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