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Syrian Leader To Meet Macron In First European Visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday meets France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris on his first visit to Europe since overthrowing longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

International Business Times

France to host Syrian president on first European visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday for the former Islamist rebel's first European visit, despite growing doubts about Syria's ruling Islamist coalition and protests from France's far right.

Radio France Internationale

Erdoğan lambasts Israel for undermining stability in Syria

Turkey’s president lashes out shortly after talks with Netanyahu’s government aimed at defusing tensions

The Guardian - UK

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Syria President Says New Authorities Can't Satisfy Everyone

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Monday a new transitional government would aim for consensus in rebuilding the war-torn country but acknowledged it would be unable to satisfy everyone.

International Business Times

What We Know About Syria's New Government

Syria's new government, dominated by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's inner circle, faces the daunting challenge of gaining the trust of Syrians, as well as that of Western countries to secure sanctions relief.

International Business Times

‘The streets are empty, no one dares go outside’: Syria’s Alawites terrorised by revenge killings

Hundreds of civilians murdered by militant groups, throwing doubt over new government’s ability to control the country - and US willingness to lift sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Has Trump Cut a Deal To Get U.S. Troops Out of Syria?

Syrian Kurdish rebels and the new Syrian government have agreed to reunite peacefully. The U.S. military may have helped broker the agreement.

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Syria Leader Signs Constitutional Declaration, Hailing 'New History'

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday hailed the start of a "new history" for his country, signing into force a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period and laying out rights for women and freedom of expression.

International Business Times

Over 1,200 dead as ‘mass killing’ of Alawites continues despite Syrian leader’s call for peace

Sharaa's government urged to investigate targeted killings of hundreds of civilians in Alawite villages

The Independent UK

Syria’s leader signs deal to integrate Kurdish forces into new regime

Agreement with US-backed group puts all border crossings with Iraq and Turkey, airports and oil fields in northeast Syria under new regime’s control

The Independent UK

How did deadly Syria clashes start and who is responsible for civilian killings?

More than 1,000 people are believed to have died so far in fighting between security services and Assad loyalists

The Guardian - UK

Syria Announces End To 'Military Operation' After Mass Killings

Syria's new authorities announced on Monday the end of an operation against loyalists of deposed president Bashar al-Assad, after nearly 1,000 civilians were killed in the worst violence since his overthrow.

International Business Times

Syria’s new Islamist leader vows action after his soldiers massacre civilians

Ahmed al-Sharaa’s forces kill hundreds of civilians from minority Alawite community following ambush by insurgents loyal to ousted president Bashar al-Assad

The Independent UK

Syria’s interim leader launches national dialogue on political transition

Talks promoted as crucial milestone towards democratic transition by al-Sharaa but scepticism remains.

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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

Radio France Internationale

Interim president Sharaa weighs-up Ankara and Riyadh in power struggle for Syria

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Ankara on Tuesday, on the heels of a visit to Saudi Arabia – a move that is being interpreted as a balancing act by Sharaa between the two regional powers, amidst growing competition for influence over Syria.

Radio France Internationale

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.

International Business Times

Syria Leader Heads To Turkey To Discuss Rebuilding, Kurds

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Ankara on Tuesday for talks with Turkey's leaders on rebuilding his land and the volatile issue of Kurdish fighters near the countries' border.

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa made transitional president of Syria

Appointment of former leader of group that led operation to topple Assad comes amid other political changes

The Guardian - UK

Islamist groups in Middle East will emerge from Gaza war weakened

Hamas, Hezbollah and other militia are enfeebled – but Palestine is likely to stay at forefront of global politics

International Business Times

Syrian Activists Work To Avoid Return To Dictatorship

In a Damascus courtyard, Syrian activists brainstormed strategies to ensure their country does not return to authoritarianism, in a scene unimaginable under president Bashar al-Assad's rule.

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

International Business Times

Syria, Lebanon Pledge Firm Ties After Years Of Tensions

Syria's new ruler and Lebanon's prime minister pledged on Saturday to build lasting ties during the first visit by a Lebanese head of government to Damascus since the start of the civil war in 2011.

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