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France, US, Syria Renew Supporting Political Shift
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) France, the US, and Syria on Friday reiterated their dedication to a political shift in the Middle Eastern nation, along with preserving its territorial unity and ensuring regional security. Following senior-level trilateral discussions...
Syria calls on Turkey to assist in making defense stronger
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian government has formally reached out to Türkiye for assistance in enhancing its defense capabilities and tackling terrorist groups, particularly ISIS, according to sources from Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry. “In line with...
International Relations and Cooperation on Israel attacks on Damascus and occupation of Southern Syria
South African Government
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July 22, 2025
South Africa strongly condemns Israel’s latest attacks on the Syrian capital Damascus, on 16 July 2025, on the Syrian Ministry of Defence and air strikes near the Presidential Palace, which are a flagrant violation of the country’s territorial...
US, Jordanian Officials Discuss Syria Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Washington on Wednesday. The central focus of their discussion was reaching a ceasefire agreement in Syria and reviewing...
U.S. Rubio, Jordanian Officials Hold Talks on Syria Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Washington on Wednesday to address a ceasefire deal in Syria and the escalating security issues across the region, including...
Humanitarian Convoy Arrives in Syria’s Sweida
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A humanitarian convoy led by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) reached Sweida city, the provincial capital, on Wednesday, providing critical relief materials to civilians impacted by ongoing conflict, reported a state news outlet. The...
Blasts Rock Syria Arms Depot, Claiming Five Lives
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A series of powerful explosions tore through an arms depot in northern Syria’s Idlib province on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and injuring 63 others, local sources confirmed. The incident unfolded in the town of Kafriya,...
Syria’s Suwayda Declares Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian internal security forces have effectively implemented a ceasefire in Suwayda, setting the stage for a prisoner swap and a gradual return to peace in the southern region, as reported by the interior minister on Sunday. According to...
Syria's Tribal Council Pledges Full Support for Suwayda Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) In a public statement on Saturday, the Syrian Council of Tribes and Clans pledged full support for the immediate and wide-reaching ceasefire declared by the presidency in the conflict-stricken southern province of Suwayda. Broadcast live,...
Bonus Episode: Understanding the Violence in Southern Syria
Middle East Institute
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July 24, 2025
Welcome to a special Bonus Episode of Middle East Focus. We're pleased to bring you access to a recent MEI Virtual Briefing, recorded on July 23, 2025, on the recent violence in southern Syria. Sectarian clashes in the province of Sweida left...
Syrian Interior Ministry announces end of clashes in Suwayda
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that the city of Suwayda has been cleared of tribal fighters and that recent clashes have ceased. Ministry spokesperson Nour al-Din al-Baba, speaking via the state-run news agency, said...
Syria's Suwayda Reaches Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Armed confrontations persisted on Saturday between Bedouin tribal combatants and regional militant factions in the Syrian province of Suwayda, despite the commencement of a nationwide ceasefire enforced by internal security units....
Saudi Delegation Pays Visit to Syria
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-level Saudi group, headed by Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih, arrived in Syria on Wednesday to finalize a series of economic accords designed to boost collaborative efforts between the two nations, according to a Syrian...
Syria’s President Asserts National Control Amid Suwayda Clashes
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa asserted on Saturday that only the Syrian government has the authority and ability to restore order and safeguard national sovereignty across the country, including in the southern province of Suwayda,...
Israeli Defense Minister Warns of Renewed War with Iran
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized the urgent necessity to stop Iran from reestablishing its nuclear and missile capabilities. He also highlighted the possibility of a resurgence in hostilities between the two nations. During...
Syria, Israel Strike Ceasefire Deal After Sweida Fatal Clashes
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria and Israel have struck a ceasefire deal, brokered by the United States, following deadly sectarian violence in southern Syria that escalated into significant Israeli military action. The agreement was announced by U.S. Special Envoy...
Syrian government announces truce across nation
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian government has declared a total and immediate halt to all hostilities, marking a significant move aimed at de-escalating tensions across the country. According to an official statement, the decision was made in light of the...
Turkish FM states efforts to destabilize Syria will be taken as threat
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan declared Tuesday that Türkiye would view any efforts to divide or destabilize Syria as a direct threat to its national security and would take action if necessary. Speaking at a joint press conference...
Erdogan voices rejection of dividing Syrian territory
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced firm opposition to the possible breakup of Syrian territory, emphasizing his stance following the conclusion of intense fighting in southern Syria. “We firmly oppose any fragmentation of...
Erdogan Firmly Rejects Syrian Fragmentation
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday emphatically rejected any efforts to divide Syrian territory, Turkish media reported, following a recent wave of intense violence in southern Syria. Speaking to reporters aboard his...