Syria Alawite Protests Turn Violent

On November 25, 2025, several thousand members of Syria's Alawite minority took to the streets of several coastal and central cities-including Latakia, Tartus, and Homs-to express their discontent with the government, demanding political change, the release of detained community members, and protection from violence. The protest in Latakia turned perilous when security forces fired shots [...]

Trump To Meet New Syrian President At White House

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa at the White House next week. This is the first meeting between the leaders since al‑Sharaa became Syria’s president last year. He took over after Bashar al‑Assad was removed from power. Al‑Sharaa’s government has been working to rebuild Syria and improve its relationships with other [...]

Syria’s Christians Struggle To Survive

Christians in Syria are facing a deep crisis as the Church struggles to survive after years of war and instability. Archbishop Jacques Mourad of Homs said that the Church is “dying,” with many Christians leaving the country to find safety and a better life. Before the war, more than two million Christians lived in Syria, [...]

Syria’s New Government Fails Minorities

After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syrians hoped for peace, but instead, the country fell into more violence. The new leader, Ahmed al-Shara, once a jihadist fighter, promised to protect all people, including minorities like the Druze, Christians, and Alawites. However, his government’s forces carried out a brutal attack in the province of Sweida, killing [...]

Families Search For Missing Loved Ones In Post-War Syria

Many families still search for their missing loved ones after years of war in Syria. Mass graves continue to appear where the rebels used to have control. Individuals such as Kasim excavate very carefully to uncover bones and clothing, seeking to know what has happened. His brother Samer vanished when he stepped out of the [...]

Syria’s First Post-Assad Vote Raises Representation Concerns

Syria has announced early results from its first parliamentary vote since the fall of Bashar al-Assad last year. The vote was indirect, with about 6000 selected people choosing most of the lawmakers, while President Ahmed al-Sharaa will appoint the rest later. Many people worry that the vote was too tightly controlled and that some communities, [...]

Tensions And Talks Between Syria And Israel

The Syrian Foreign Minister said Israeli strikes on Syria after the fall of the previous regime shocked the country and made talks about normalizing relations very hard. Israel’s attacks blocked Syria from dealing with sectarian violence between groups like the Druze and Bedouins. The minister emphasized that Syria wants peace and is not a threat [...]

Syria Exports Crude Oil For First Time In 14 Years

Syria has officially shipped its first crude oil export in 14 years, marking a major milestone in its post-war economic revival. 600,000 barrels of heavy crude were loaded from the port city of Tartus on September 1, 2025, to trading company B Serve Energy on the Nissos Christiana tanker. This growth comes after the civil [...]

Syria’s Fragile Political Future And Challenges

Syria remains very fragile after more than a decade of civil war. The country needs a political transition that is led by Syrians themselves, where everyone is included and decisions are made fairly and transparently. This transition should help Syrians choose their future peacefully and without outside interference. Right now, the political situation is unstable, [...]

Syria And Israel Hold First Talks After Assad’s Fall

Syria and Israel held their first publicly confirmed direct talks, helped by the U.S., after the fall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad in December. The goal was to reduce tensions and possibly restore a 1974 ceasefire agreement that had created a buffer zone between the two countries. Syria’s new interim government, led by President Ahmed [...]

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