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The head of the largest rebel group has been de-facto in charge of the country since dictator Bashar al-Assad fled Syria in early December.

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The recent ceasefire in Gaza has provided a crucial opportunity for humanitarian efforts, significantly improving conditions for the aid organisations, said the chief of the UN’s World Food Programme.

28/01/2025

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The suspension of EU sanctions will be temporary and contingent upon the progress made by the new Syrian authorities.

27/01/2025

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Under Assad, Syria became one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world. After Assad, the EU wants to inject fresh dynamism.

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14/01/2025

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Thirteen years after a revolution left the Middle Eastern country in civil war and led to more than 6 million Syrians fleeing as refugees, dictator Bashar Al-Assad has been deposed. Euronews spoke to three refugees about their hopes for Syria in the coming year and their thoughts on returning.

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Several EU member states have suspended asylum claims from Syrians following the collapse of the Assad regime. Euronews spoke with a Syrian refugee in Berlin to hear a story of how moving to Europe changed his family's life.

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Aleppo was the first city where rebels drove out Bashar Al-Assad's troops, and its residents have been living freer lives for a month.

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The evacuation has highlighted the escalating humanitarian crisis, with thousands of Palestinians needing urgent care outside the besieged territory.

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Ahmad al-Sharaa said he estimated it could up to three years to write a new constitution, adding that 'any valid elections will require a comprehensive population census.'

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Israel continues to target Syrian weapons and military infrastructure, even after the ouster of former President Bashar Assad three weeks ago.

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