Syria launches first trial over coastal violence that killed thousands
The attacks in March killed thousands, many from the Alawite religious minority.
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In his first UN speech, Syria’s al-Sharaa urges end to all sanctions
Syria’s first head of state to speak at UNGA in nearly 60 years calls for ‘complete lifting of sanctions’.
Syria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s fall
A third of the People’s Assembly of Syria seats will be appointed directly by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Syria condemns attacks by Israeli warplanes on cities of Homs and Latakia
Latest Israeli attacks are a continuation of Israel’s ‘aggressive escalations’, says Syrian Foreign Ministry.
UN watchdog finds uranium at alleged Syrian nuclear site from al-Assad era
The IAEA has urged Syria to cooperate fully over allegations it had been building a covert nuclear reactor at the site.
France issues arrest warrant for Syria’s Assad over killing of journalists
A French court issues the warrants in connection with the 2012 bombing in Homs that killed two journalists.
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‘Right to know’: Advocates renew calls for justice for Syria’s disappeared
Syrians continue to grapple with effects of mass enforced disappearances under longtime leader Bashar al-Assad.
War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria coastal violence: UN
The clashes in March included murder, torture and other ‘inhumane acts’ that UN investigators say amount to war crimes.
France’s top court annuls arrest warrant against Syria’s al-Assad
Court cancels arrest warrant against Syria’s ex-president over deadly 2013 chemical attacks issued before his removal.
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Why did Israel bomb Syria? A look at the Druze and the violence in Suwayda
Syria condemned Israeli attacks calling them a dangerous ‘escalation’ following days of unrest in Suwayda.
German court convicts Syrian doctor of crimes against humanity
Life sentence handed to Alaa Mousa highlights the ‘brutality of Assad’s dictatorial, unjust regime’.
