Syria shouldn’t repeat the mistakes of Iraq’s hasty post-Saddam elections
Inclusivity and moderation are indeed immediate priorities for Syria, but a big national vote is not. Democracy does not ...
Many Syrians Want Justice for Regime Crimes. Others Want Revenge.
The new interim Syrian government says it will hunt down and punish senior security officials and others, but concern is ...
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Syrians Pose for Photos at Symbolic Attraction: a Colossal Toppled Statue of Hafez al-Assad
A colossal statue of Hafez al-Assad was once a powerful symbol of Syria’s ruling regime, looming over the Damascus-Aleppo ...
8 most beautiful churches from the Arab world, from Cairo to Abu Dhabi
From the believed birthplace of Jesus Christ in Palestine, to a minimalist marvel in Abu Dhabi, these houses of worship are ...
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EU foreign policy chief: 'No place for extremism, Russia, or Iran in Syria's future'
"Many foreign ministers emphasized that it should be a condition for the new leadership to eliminate Russian influence in Syria," Kallas told reporters. “There is no place for extremism ...
UN rights chief arrives in Syria for first ever visit
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk arrived in Syria's capital, Damascus, on Tuesday for the first ...
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Renovating homes helps rebuild lives in northern Syria
For families displaced during Syria’s long crisis, support to restore damaged homes is crucial to ensuring a dignified return, and the start of rebuilding their lives ...
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Italian FM tours landmark mosque in first Syria visit
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani began his first official visit to post-Assad Syria on Friday with a tour of the landmark Umayyad mosque in Damascus. The Italian minister has said he plans to ...