Syria

Graham says he will introduce ‘Save the Kurds Act’ to sanction actors targeting Syrian Kurds

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Senator Lindsey Graham said on January 27, 2026, that he plans to introduce legislation dubbed the “Save the Kurds Act” to impose “crippling sanctions” on any government or group engaged in hostilities against Kurdish forces and communities in Syria, arguing that abandoning U.S.-aligned Kurds would damage American security and credibility.

Criticism of Merz's announcement on return of Syrian refugees

Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated after meeting Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Scharaa that 80 percent of over 900,000 Syrians in Germany should return home within the next three years. The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from SPD, Greens, and the German Hospital Society. Experts deem the target unrealistic.

Merz and Steinmeier host Syria’s interim president

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Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier are hosting Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin on his first visit to Germany. The talks focus on repatriation of Syrian refugees and reconstruction of the civil war-torn country. Protests are planned in Berlin at the same time.

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Trump hosts Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House in first visit since 1946

Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa arrives in US for historic visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in the United States for a landmark visit, the first by a Syrian leader since 1946. He is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump following the delisting of terrorism designations. The trip aims to secure support for Syria's post-war recovery.

EVP leader calls for return of Syrians with exceptions

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Manfred Weber, leader of the European People's Party parliamentary group, advocates for the return of Syrian refugees to Syria once the war ends. He emphasizes exceptions for those making significant contributions in Germany. This comes after controversial statements by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Syria's destruction.

Syria holds first parliamentary elections since Assad's ouster

Syria is conducting its first parliamentary elections since the fall of longtime leader Bashar Assad in December 2024. The vote, taking place on October 5, 2025, involves electoral colleges selecting most seats amid challenges from displacement and regional tensions. While not a full popular vote, the process aims to gauge the interim government's commitment to inclusivity.

Syrian Foreign Minister to Discuss US Sanctions Relief in Washington

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Syria's Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad is set to visit Washington this week for talks aimed at potentially lifting longstanding US sanctions on Damascus, according to a report by Axios. The discussions, marking a rare diplomatic engagement between the two nations, come amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. US officials have indicated that any sanctions relief would be contingent on Syria's new leadership demonstrating commitments to human rights and counter-terrorism efforts.

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