Souad Jarous

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Arab World Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. (Reuters file)

Syria Seeking ‘Very Strong Strategic Partnership’ with US

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Sunday that Damascus is seeking to build a “very strong strategic partnership” with the United States. He…

Souad Jarous (Damascus)
Arab World Media reports said arrangements are underway for more evacuations in the future. (Stability Support Unit)

New Batch of Syrian Families to Be Evacuated from Hol Camp

A new batch of Syrian families will be evacuated from the al-Hol camp in Syria’s northeastern al-Hasakeh province. The camp holds over 37,000 people,…

Souad Jarous (Damascus)
Arab World 16 February 2023, Syria, Damascus: A photo released by the official Syrian Arab news agency (SANA) on 16 February shows then Syrian President Bashar al-Assad delivering a televised speech. (SANA/dpa)

Arrest Warrant Issued for Assad Ahead of Sharaa’s Visit to Moscow

As anticipation grows over Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to Moscow next month to attend the Arab-Russian summit, Damascus has officially…

Souad Jarous (Damascus)
Arab World Sweida city on Wednesday outside the self-determination petition center (Akhbar Sweida)

Syria: Sweida Counters Roadmap with Self-Determination Petition Campaign

Residents of Sweida in southern Syria have launched a campaign to collect signatures on a petition calling for a referendum on their right to self…

Souad Jarous (Damascus)
Arab World The Interior Ministry carried out the western Damascus countryside raid in coordination with the Defense Ministry. (Syrian Interior Ministry)

Damascus Busts Heavy Weapons Cache Before it Is Smuggled

The Syrian Interior Ministry announced on Monday that it seized large amounts of heavy and light weapons and various ammunition in the Damascus countryside…

Souad Jarous (Damascus)
Arab World Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani meets in Damascus with a high-level Russian delegation, joined by senior Syrian officials (Syrian Foreign Ministry – X). 

Damascus: Russian Support for Syria ‘a Step in Favor of Entire Region’

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said Tuesday that Damascus and Moscow are capable of forging ties “based on sovereignty, justice, and shared interests…

Souad Jarous (Damascus)
Arab World PYD official Saleh Muslim (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Expectations Rise for Renewed Talks Between SDF, Damascus

Syria’s Democratic Union Party (PYD) said on Monday its path remains “dialogue and negotiation with Damascus and a fair political solution,” as Kurdish-led…

Souad Jarous
Arab World President Ahmed al-Sharaa lays the foundation stone for the Dar al-Salam project in Homs. (Syrian Presidency).

Al-Sharaa’s Provincial Tour Reinforces Popular Support for His Rule in Syria

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa made a surprise tour on Friday of three provinces - Homs, Hama, and Idlib - in what appeared to be a carefully timed bid to…

Souad Jarous (Damascus)