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Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of al-Assad
The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.
First international commercial flight since Assad's ouster lands at Syria's main airport
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport. The Qatar Airways flight landed at Damascus International Airport,
Calls for justice and accountability in Syria grow after Assad's fall
The new authorities have promised justice for crimes under the Assads, but there are huge challenges involved.
First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria’s capital
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad landed at Damascus airport, arriving from Qatar. Arab and Western countries that had cut off Syria are now beginning to restart diplomatic relations after a rebel offensive unseated the former president.
International commercial flights resume at Damascus airport
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad landed at Damascus airport on Jan. 7.
Syrian families reunite as Damascus reopens international flights
Passengers at Damascus airport hugged their families and cried with joy on Tuesday (January 7), as international flights resumed for the first time since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime last month.
First international commercial flight since fall of Assad lands at Damascus airport
Crowds of people were gathered to greet those arriving at Damascus airport, with several Syrians returning for the first time in years.
First International Commercial Flight Lands in Post-Assad Syria
The first international commercial flight to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government has landed in Damascus.
A senior Assad aide said a 'trick' by Putin contributed to Syria's collapse
An Assad official claims Putin betrayed his ally by promising support that never came.
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How Syria's post-Assad curriculum reforms reveal political and educational tensions
Syria's new leadership has sparked debate over curriculum changes, raising concerns about political motives and the country's ...
Inside Assad's forces' vast tunnels revealed under Syria's Mount Qasioun
Underneath Mount Qasioun, the highest point overlooking Damascus, is a network of tunnels over 12 square kilometres allegedly ...
AP PHOTOS: Syria’s new security forces conduct sweeps in Homs, looking for ousted Assad’s loyalists
Syria’s new security forces have deployed in tanks in the city of Homs to search for militia members and former soldiers ...
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Assad makes first public statement after Syria ouster. What happens next for him and his wealth?
Assad claimed in the statement Monday that he had no intention of fleeing Syria for Russia and that he wanted to keep fighting rebel forces. But he yielded to a request by Russia to evacuate after ...
Calls for 'Political New Beginning' With Post-Assad Syria
The visit by European ministers symbolizes a significant shift in international diplomacy following years of strained ...
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Al-Assad’s Syria Was Brutal. Will What Comes Next Be Better?
Mr. al-Assad’s Syria was brutal for the regime’s opponents, and 13 years of civil war and a kleptocratic regime made life dangerous and miserable for ordinary Syrians. In addition to striking ...
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New Syria government unblocks websites banned by Assad regime
Syria's new communications minister said he is ensuring banned websites are now unblocked and citizens have access to faster ...
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What a non-handshake tells us about Syria’s new ruler
So far, Shar’a has talked about pluralism and his wish for inclusivity, but his hands-off diplomacy with Baerbock has raised ...