FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

UN report finds Syria was building a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour under former President Assad

Inspectors with the U.N. nuclear watchdog visited several sites in Syria in August

The Independent UK · Sep 1

What the SDF’s dissolution means for Syria’s Kurds and neighbouring Turkey

Nearly a week after the Syrian Democratic Forces agreed to dissolve, the consequences are beginning to take shape for Syria's Kurds and neighbouring Turkey. As the former US-backed force is absorbed into the Syrian state, questions remain over what the country's Kurds have secured in return – from language and…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31

‘Words and promises not enough’ as Syria’s Kurds face uncertain future

Syria’s Kurds are facing an uncertain future after this week’s dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and the integration of military and civilian institutions in northeastern Syria into the Syrian state, raising questions over what the changes will mean for their rights, safety and daily lives. RFI spoke to…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 28

Syria's president pays for coffee with Visa card as Damascus rejoins financial systems

Syria's president paid for a coffee in Damascus with a Visa card this week to mark the country's removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism and the reconnection of its banks to the global financial system.

Euronews · Aug 27

'Strong' reason behind 'ISIS bride' rejection of group

An alleged "ISIS bride" seeking bail says the birth of her daughter has realigned her beliefs and support for the terror group which she now rejects.

AAP · Aug 27

Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger

Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF's dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington's main partner against the so-called Islamic State terrorist group.

Euronews · Aug 26

Syrian Kurdish leader announces SDF dissolution after its integration into army

Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the group in a televised speech from the presidential palace in Damascus. The dissolution followed the integration of SDF fighters into the Syrian military, said Abdi, and represented a major victory for…

France 24 · Aug 25

US terror list removal 'shakes off dark stain' from Syria, al-Sharaa says

Washington rescinded a designation in place since 1979, lifting severe economic restrictions and opening the door to private investment, as the US State Department also removed the terror designation from HTS, the group al-Sharaa led to topple Assad.

Euronews · Aug 25

US removes Syria from terrorism list after 46 years - what it means for the Middle East country

The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979 and imposing significant restrictions on trade, investment and financial transactions with the country.

The Times of India · Aug 25

Syria removed from US 'State Sponsor of Terrorism' list after 47 years

The United States has formally removed Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism designation. This action ends a 47-year classification, removing barriers to investment. Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham's terrorist designation was also rescinded by Washington. These steps aim to promote Syria's economic recovery and global reintegration. Syrian officials welcomed the decision as a…

The Economic Times · Aug 25