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CONFLICTSep 23French jihadist sentenced to 30 years in prison for involvement in Syria executionWhile the prosecution had requested a life sentence for jihadist Othman Garrido, the defense pleaded for him to be given some 'prospect' of release to encourage his ideological disengagement effort.Le Monde [en]
WORLDSep 22Syrian man reunited with secret library hidden for 15 yearsA Syrian man has been reunited with his collection of over 100 Islamic texts, science books and poems,15 years after sealing the collection behind a wall. Mustafa Khaled Alwan had built to conceal the library, which would likely have landed in prison, or worse, under Bashar al-Assad's rule.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTSep 22Ukraine, Syria step up cooperation in mine actionUkraine and Syria have signed an intergovernmental agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in mine action.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 20Syria and Ukraine sign demining agreement to support recovery and developmentSyria and Ukraine have signed an agreement focused on demining efforts. This collaboration aims to support recovery and development in both nations.sana.sy · Syria
CONFLICTSep 20The surprising deradicalization speech of jihadist Othman Garrido, on trial for beheadings in SyriaLe Monde [en]
WORLDSep 19Parents of randomly killed Syrian teenagers understand nothing of prank call murderEfe Y. moet zich komende week opnieuw melden in de rechtbank omdat hij wordt verdacht van het doodschieten van twee vluchtelingen in Amsterdam. In aanloop naar de zitting doen nabestaanden uit Syrië voor het eerst hun verhaal. Negen maanden na het drama zitten de families nog altijd met veel vragen over de dood van Mohammad Nor Alalo (16) en Mohammed Al Mukhrazi (18). Ze kunnen maar moeilijk geloven dat de tieners slachtoffer zijn van een volstrekt willekeurige misdaad. Het was Nieuwjaarsdag toen drie Syrische asielzoekers iets voor middernacht door een park in Amsterdam Nieuw-West fietsten enNOS Buitenland
CONFLICTSep 15Escalation is 'on the way' but region must keep calm, Syria's al-Sharaa tells EuronewsEuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 11Russia sends sanctioned ships to Mediterranean as NATO tracks 'Syrian Express' convoyFour Russian ships, including sanctioned cargo and tanker vessels escorted by a destroyer, entered the Mediterranean via Gibraltar on 27 August, ending the first interruption of Russia's naval presence there since 2013.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYAug 29Expert : Turkey NATO combat doctrine poses threat to Israel with Syria presenceAn expert assesses that Turkey's NATO combat doctrine, combined with its presence in Syria, poses a threat to Israel. This highlights a complex geopolitical dynamic and potential military implications in the region.jpost.com · Israel
WORLDAug 24Syrian criminal clans: How is Germany attempting to address the problem?Criminally organised groups pose a consistently high threat, a federal report has found. Some states, including Saxony, have a "Taskforce Clan" as one group there has recently attracted particular attention.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTAug 21Secret tunnel becomes museum for Syria chemical attack and siege of GhoutaA Ghouta tunnel used during Assad’s siege is now a museum, 13 years after government forces’ deadly sarin gas attack.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDJul 27Syrian dancer leads Berlin Pride tribute after deadly attack , in photosA Syrian dancer led a tribute at Berlin Pride following a deadly attack. The article presents this event in photos.cecildaily.com · United States
WORLDJul 10Syria unveils archaeological treasures returned from France after 15 yearsWhen French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria earlier this week, he brought with him a number of archaeological treasures that had been held in France since 2011.Africanews [en]
WORLDJul 8France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil warFrance has returned 23 Syrian antique artefacts it’s held since the outbreak of the 2011 civil war.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 7Undeterred by blasts, Macron says France ready to help rebuild Syria's economyA daily update on the latest business and economic news.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 7Syria's reconstruction and economic policy will rely on Europe and TurkeyFrench President Emmanuel Macron is the first Western European leader to have met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a landmark visit for the country's post-Assad era. A question is at the centre of the visit: How can Syria build itself back after years of wars? Marc Pierini, Visiting Scholar and former EU ambassador to Syria and Turkey speaks to FRANCE 24 from Brussels.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 7'France stands by Syria's side': Macron 'most enthusiastic in Europe' to repair tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron has told Syria that 'France stands by its side' at a press conference in Damascus during his landmark visit to Ahmed al-Sharaa. Both leaders are hoping to bring more investment into the war-torn country as it looks to rebuild, although security challenges still remain - and were highlighted by a twin explosion near Macron's hotel. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more about why Macron is so keen on normalising Europe's relationship with Syria.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGJul 7Explosions rock Damascus as France’s Macron visits SyriaSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 7Macron arrives in Syria for first post-Assad visit by western European leaderMacron will meet with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the presidential palace and “engage directly with diverse Syrian people,” his office said.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 7French president Macron arrives in Syria , first EU leader to visit post - Assad regime fallThe French president has arrived in Syria, marking the first visit by an EU leader since the fall of the Assad regime. This event signifies a notable shift in international diplomatic engagement with the country.europesun.com · Russia
POLITICSJul 6Macron arrives in Syria for talks ahead of NATO summit in TurkiyeThe French president is the first leader from western Europe to visit Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 6France’s Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by a Western leaderSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6France's Macron in first post-Assad visit to Damascus : why the Syria stopover ?As Iran buries its Supreme Guide who was killed last February, and Hamas started to disarm in Gaza, Emmanuel Macron is going to Damascus, for the first visit of a French President since Nicolas Sarkozy met the deposed President Bachar Al-Assad in 2009. The timing of this visit raises questions, as well as the objectives of the French President when meeting his Syrian counterpart Ahmed Al-Shareh.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 6Trump to meet with Ukraine Zelenskyy and Syria al - Sharaa during the NATO summitDonald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the upcoming NATO summit. These meetings indicate significant diplomatic engagement on international political issues.kxl.com · United States