Syria Direct9d
Devastated by war, farmers return life to Syria’s ‘oasis’
In the 12th century, the Andalusian poet and traveler Ibn Jubayr described the agricultural lands around Damascus as “the ...
There’s Still a Chance to Get Syria Right
Trying to rebuild a war-ravaged country without humanitarian aid or sanction relief is like trying to get up with a boot on ...
This Ramadan, relief and hope bump against violence and uncertainty in the new Syria
For Syrians observing Ramadan, this Muslim holy month is their first in their homeland since the end of the Assad family's ...
CNN2d
Syria swears in new transitional government months after Assad’s removal
Syria’s new transitional government was sworn in Saturday nearly four months after the Assad family was removed from power and as the new authorities in Damascus work to bring back stability to ...
Hindustan Times12d
Syria: Germany reopens embassy in Damascus, 13 years after civil war shutdown
Before Germany ... Germany reopened its embassy in Damascus on Thursday, 13 years after it was shut in the early days of Syria’s civil war. The German and European flags fly in front of the ...
The Times of Israel3d
Syria swears in new transitional government four months after ousting Assad
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s new transitional ... while millions face cuts in food aid as a result of the war. Hours before the government was announced, the US State Department cautioned ...
Washington Times8d
This Ramadan, relief and hope bump against violence and uncertainty in the new Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria — Sahar Diab had visited Damascus ... “The rituals have become much more beautiful,” she said. “Before, we were restricted in what we could say.