Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years
Syria’s interim president has signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five years ...
US steered Syrian Kurds towards Damascus deal, sources say
The deal would allow Kurdish-led forces which hold a quarter of Syria to merge with Damascus, along with regional Kurdish ...
Turkish top officials make sudden trip to Damascus after Syria’s deal with Kurdish-led group
Turkey’s top diplomat, defense minister and intelligence chief paid a sudden visit to Damascus. The visit Thursday comes days ...
US nudged Kurds towards Damascus deal as troop presence comes into focus
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - The United States encouraged its Syrian Kurdish allies to reach Monday's landmark deal with the Islamist ...
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While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On
By Alissa J. Rubin Reporting from the Faysh Khabur border crossing between Iraq and Syria In the Syrian capital, Damascus, the country’s new leader has hosted a national unity conference and ...
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US steered Syrian Kurds toward Damascus deal, sources say
The deal aims to stitch back together a country fractured by 14 years of war, paving the way for Kurdish-led forces, which hold a quarter of Syria, to merge with Damascus along with regional ...
The New York Times8d
Syrian Government Signs Breakthrough Deal With Kurdish-Led Forces
The agreement marked a major victory for Damascus in its quest to unify the country, as violent unrest continues to grip Syria’s coastal region. By Christina Goldbaum and Euan Ward Christina ...
Al-Monitor4d
Israel defence minister confirms air strike in Damascus
Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the Israeli Air Force conducted an air strike in Damascus on Thursday, following ...
Forbes9d
Like Assad, The New Leader In Damascus Cannot Reconquer Syria By Force
They also served as an apt reminder to the new authorities in Damascus that they cannot reconquer the entire country nor impose their will on its diverse population by force. Attempting to do so ...
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US steered Syrian Kurds towards Damascus deal, sources say
US encouraged Syrian Kurdish-Damascus deal, sources say Deal could help prevent conflict at time of uncertainty over U.S. forces' deployment Agreement aims to merge SDF forces with Syrian state ...