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Lavrov states Russian forces mission in Syria needs to be revised

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the mission of Russia’s military in Syria requires reassessment, with the possibility of converting its bases into humanitarian hubs. Since the overthrow of longtime Syrian President...

Russia Views Syria’s Parliamentary Vote as Key Step Toward Stability

(MENAFN) Russia has praised the recent elections to Syria’s People’s Council as a crucial move toward stabilizing the nation and reinforcing its government structures, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced Wednesday. “We...

FM of Syria calls on SDF to enforce March 10 deal immediately

(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has urged the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to immediately fulfill their commitments under the March 10 agreement, accusing the group of obstructing progress crucial to Syria’s security and...

Syria reveals first legislative voting results since Assad’s fall

(MENAFN) Syria’s electoral commission announced Monday the official results of the country’s first parliamentary elections since the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime. During a press briefing in Damascus, Nawar Najmeh, spokesperson for the...

Syria Reveals Final Results of Parliamentary Vote

(MENAFN) Syria’s transitional authorities revealed Monday the conclusive outcomes of the country’s inaugural parliamentary elections since the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad last December, describing the vote as both transparent and...

Syria starts counting votes for first elections since Assad’s fall

(MENAFN) Vote counting started Sunday evening in Syria following the close of the country’s first parliamentary elections since the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime. “Votes are being counted after polls closed in all provinces,” said Nawar...

Syria concludes first parliamentary elections

(MENAFN) Syria held its first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar Assad’s government on Sunday, according to reports. Between 7,000 and 8,000 voters selected by the Central Electoral Commission of the Syrian Arab Republic chose 140...

Syria Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Assad's Fall

(MENAFN) Syria completed its initial parliamentary elections following the collapse of Bashar Assad’s administration on Sunday. The vote marked a significant political development in the country’s transition. Between 7,000 and 8,000 individuals,...

Syria Kicks Off First Parliamentary Elections Since Assad's Fall

(MENAFN) Syria's transitional government initiated the country's first parliamentary elections on Sunday since the December ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. This marks a pivotal step in Syria's ongoing post-conflict political...

Syria Launches First Post-Assad Parliamentary Elections

(MENAFN) Syria officially kicked off its parliamentary elections on Sunday, marking a significant step in the country's political transition following the collapse of the Assad regime. According to a local news agency, accredited electoral centers...

Syria begins first elections for its People’s Assembly

(MENAFN) Syria commenced voting for its People’s Assembly on Sunday, marking the nation’s first parliamentary elections since the collapse of the previous regime, according to reports. Accredited electoral centers across the country opened to...

UN stresses importance of creating Syria’s interim body

(MENAFN) The United Nations has described the creation of an interim governing body and legislature in Syria as “an important step” in addressing the country’s urgent priorities during its transitional phase. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told...

Clashes erupt among Kurdish fighters, SDF, government forces in Syria

(MENAFN) Violent fighting broke out Monday night in Aleppo between Kurdish fighters, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and government troops, according to multiple media reports. At least seven people were killed and dozens more...

Clashes erupt in Syria between Democratic forces, Kurdish fighters

(MENAFN) Violent confrontations broke out on Monday night in Aleppo between Kurdish fighters, including members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and government troops, according to reports. At least seven people were killed and dozens more...

Syria’s children return to school after 14 years of conflict

DAMASCUS, Syria, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This month marks a turning point for Syria’s children. After more than a decade of crisis and disrupted education, a powerful shift is underway—a movement to bring children not just back into...

Sweden adjusts development assistance to Syria to support reconstruction and returns

SWEDEN, October 3 - Published 03 October 2025 The Government has decided to make changes to Sweden’s development assistance to Syria in order to adapt it to developments in the country since the fall of the Assad regime. The change means that it...

Syria’s Leader Urges World Backing in Rebuilding War-Torn Syria

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa delivered a landmark address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, announcing that Syria is entering a new phase of reconstruction and urging international partners to back the war-torn nation’s...

Syria’s President Calls for Backing Rebuilding Efforts

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa declared on Wednesday that his nation is undergoing a process of reconstruction after years of devastating conflict, appealing to the global community for assistance in this endeavor. “Syria today is...

Syria Grapples with Wildfires in Latakia Countryside

(MENAFN) Syria Civil Defense reported Monday that firefighting crews remain engaged in efforts to suppress widespread wildfires in the Latakia countryside, located in the western part of the country. According to a statement from the agency,...

Syria Sets October 5 for Parliamentary Elections

(MENAFN) Syria will conduct parliamentary elections on October 5, marking the first such vote since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime last year, the country's electoral commission confirmed on Sunday. The commission announced that elections...