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Protests erupted in Damascus in response to a government decree significantly restricting alcohol sales in restaurants and bars.

The Syrian government declares its intention to maintain neutrality amid ongoing conflicts in the region.

The Syrian government is actively seeking to avoid involvement in conflicts that would exacerbate national suffering and hinder reconstruction efforts.

The Israeli military has launched attacks on Syrian government infrastructure, asserting retaliation for previous assaults on Druze communities.

The Syrian government led by Islamic factions has banned the sale of alcohol in bars and restaurants in Damascus, marking a significant move towards enforcing a conservative societal order.

The Syrian drama industry showed resilience in Ramadan 2026 with new government support and a diverse range of productions, despite ongoing challenges in the country.

The Syrian army has taken control of a military base in the northeastern region following the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces.

The appointment of Sibaan Hamou as Deputy Minister of Defense in Syria marks a significant shift in the relationship between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

For the first time, the UK authorities have brought charges of crimes against humanity against a Syrian man residing in Britain, concerning his alleged role in suppressing anti-government protests in Syria.

Sipan Hamo has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Defense in eastern Syria following an agreement between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

A former Syrian colonel is facing charges of crimes against humanity in a UK court related to his role in the Syrian government's crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 2011.

Syrian Kurds have warned Iranian Kurds against forming an alliance with the U.S. to combat the Iranian government, citing their own experiences as a cautionary tale.

Ziad Al-Ayash has been appointed as the Syrian presidential envoy to oversee the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) following a significant agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF.

The Syrian government has stated that the military reinforcements along its borders with Lebanon and Iraq are precautionary measures aimed at border security amidst regional tensions.

Pro-Israel hackers have executed a widespread cyberattack on Syrian government accounts on the platform X, raising significant concerns over the country's digital security.

A prisoner exchange deal has been completed between the Syrian government and the National Defense forces in Suwayda, resulting in the release of 61 detainees and the return of 25 captured personnel.

The recent exchange of detainees in Sweida has ignited a heated debate among Syrians regarding the treatment of prisoners, especially noting the differences in health and condition of those released by the Syrian government versus armed groups.

The article discusses the implications of the ceasefire deal between the Kurdish forces and the Syrian government in the context of regional tensions.

A prisoner and captive exchange took place today between the Syrian government and the National Defense Forces in Sweida, resulting in the release of 61 detainees in exchange for 25 captives.

The German government is convening leaders from the Berlinale festival following a speech by a Syrian-Palestinian director accusing Germany of complicity in genocide against Palestinians.

The Syrian Interior Ministry acknowledged a mass escape from the al-Hol camp, where families of suspected ISIS members resided, and reported the arrest of an ISIS member involved in a military killing in Deir Ezzor.

Recent attacks in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor have heightened security challenges for the Syrian government, particularly from ISIS sleeper cells.

The article discusses the Australian government's handling of the repatriation of citizens trapped in Syrian detention camps, highlighting the change in Labor's stance from compassion to contempt under the current leadership.

ISIS has intensified its attacks against Syrian government forces in Raqqa Province, coupled with a media campaign portraying the government as secular and apostate.

The US plans to withdraw its troops from Syria, with reports indicating it will be completed within a month amid increased Syrian government control in the region.

A convoy of Australian families from a Syrian camp was warned by Syrian government officials that they would be attacked if they continued to Damascus.

An attack by ISIS in northern Syria resulted in the deaths of four security officers from the interim government, according to Syrian state media.

The U.S. military is gradually emptying its largest base in Syria, leading to debates on social media regarding the implications of this move.

A Kurdish official has raised concerns about the speed at which Australians linked to Islamic State can return home, suggesting government criticism complicates their situation.

The Islamic State has urged its members in Syria to prioritize fighting against the newly established secular government and national army of Syria.

A Palestinian-Syrian director at the Berlin Film Festival accused the German government of complicity in the genocide occurring in Gaza, leading to the exit of a German minister from the award ceremony.

The evacuation of the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria signifies a shift in control from the Syrian Democratic Forces to the Syrian government, raising new political and security concerns.

The Islamic State has issued a call for its fighters to resist the new Syrian authorities, marking its first audio message in two years.

The Syrian government has regained control of the Qamishli airport from Kurdish forces amid ongoing military operations in the region.

The agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces faces uncertainty regarding the integration of military and civil institutions in northeastern Syria.

The recent ceasefire agreement between Syrian Kurds and the Syrian central government complicates the pursuit of Kurdish autonomy in the region.

ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed a Syrian government security officer and injured another in eastern Syria, indicating an escalation in its operations against the country's new leadership.

Canada has announced the lifting of comprehensive economic sanctions on Syria that were in place since May 2011, signaling a shift in its stance towards the Syrian government amidst recent political changes.

The United States plans to withdraw all its troops from Syria within the next two months as control shifts to the Syrian government.

The United States is reportedly planning to withdraw all of its 1,000 troops from Syria within the next two months as the Syrian government expands its control.

The United States is planning to withdraw its approximately 1,000 soldiers stationed in Syria as the Syrian government has extended its control over the country.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has announced a general amnesty that applies to certain groups of convicts but notably excludes those guilty of human rights violations against Syrians.

Syrian authorities have commenced the transfer of families from the Al-Hol camp to the newly established Akhtarin camp near Aleppo, marking the first relocation since the Syrian government took over management of the camp.

An Australian citizen with links to ISIS has been issued a temporary exclusion order preventing their return from Syria by the federal government, confirmed by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.

Residents of the predominately Alawite Syrian coast held protests demanding an end to alleged abuses by the new authorities.

Over 6,000 foreign nationals who were in the Syrian al-Hol camp are missing amidst reports of potential abductions or escape.

The Syrian government confirms significant escapes from the al Hol camp, previously managed by Kurdish authorities and now under its control, raising security concerns regarding the influx of women and children linked to ISIS.

Syrian authorities have initiated the evacuation of the al-Hol camp, which houses families of ISIS jihadists, amidst reports of thousands of individuals going missing since the camp came under government control.

The Syrian Ministry of Information has unveiled a new Media Code of Conduct intended to regulate the media environment in Syria, emphasizing professional ethics and social responsibility.

A conference in Washington, organized by Druze leaders, aimed to rally support for Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri in his opposition to the Syrian government.