GENEVA - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk arrived in Syria's capital, Damascus, on Tuesday for the first ever visit of the global body's rights chief to the country. Read more at straitstimes.

Sharaa, announced his agreement to deploy UN forces in the designated buffer zone with Israel. Earlier, Israeli forces occupied the area after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Reuters reports. "Israel's advance in the region was due to the presence of Iranian militias and Hezbollah.

Uyghur fighters from the Turkistan Islamic Party helped Hayat Tahrir al-Sham overthrow the Bashar al-Assad regime, hindering Beijing's diplomatic support and economic aid.

A UN investigator expressed hope Thursday of a "good relationship" with Syria's new rulers as he wrapped up a first visit by his inquiry team, which was barred by ousted president Bashar al-Assad 13 years ago. "It is a huge surprise to be in Damascus ...

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The country's new rulers have been pushing for sanctions relief since overthrowing Bashar al-Assad's government last month

European capitals began reassessing Syria policies after ousting of President Bashar al-Assad on December 8 by insurgent forces.

Sharaa's Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led the rebel offensive that ousted Bashar al-Assad on December 8.

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EU crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib announced a 235 million euro aid package for Syria and neighboring countries on Friday during the first visit by a

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) chief prosecutor has made an unannounced visit to Syria to meet with Ahmad al-Sharaa, the leader of Syria’s new de facto government, to discuss how to ensure accountability for alleged crimes committed in the country.

Chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court Karim Khan met Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday, state media reported, as last month's ouster of Bashar al-Assad sparks hopes for justice.