The appointment of Ahmad al-Sharaa, a rebel once aligned with al-Qaida, as Syria’s president “in the transitional phase”, came after a meeting of the former insurgent factions in Damascus, the Syrian capital.
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Christmas tree set on fire by suspected ‘Islamists’ in Syria, triggers massive protest
Christmas tree set on fire by suspected ‘Islamists’ in Syria. The incident triggered massive protests by the Christian community in the country. This is the first time Christians are observing Christmas in the country since the fall of former President
Singapore urges foreign powers to not take advantage of fissures in Syrian society
The complex situation in Syria can only be resolved definitively through an inclusive, Syrian-led political process as affirmed in the UN Security Council Resolution 2254. Any meaningful political solution must respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of Syria, it said.