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With only six Jews left in Syria, émigrés now have a chance to return
Thousands of Syria’s Jews left in recent decades. But after Assad’s ouster and easing of sanctions, they can now reconnect ...
Wildfires Sweep Syria’s Coast as Drought Strains Fragile State
Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the civil war, as the country grapples with the worst drought in decades.
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A DRC peace deal, Gaza’s “killing field”, and an end to US Syria sanctions: The Cheat Sheet
Since the GHF began operating at the end of May, thousands of people have been injured and more than 600 have been killed trying to get aid from its four distribution centres. Israeli soldiers have ...
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Trump scraps Syria sanctions regime - POLITICO
Trump scraps Syria sanctions regime. The sweeping directive aims to “turn back on” Syria’s economy and reintegrate the country into the Middle East.
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Norway removes sanctions on Syria: What to know
Background: Norway imposed sanctions on Syria in 2011 in response to Assad’s crackdown on protesters that sparked the civil ...
Trump formally lifts Syria sanctions after meeting with ex-Al Qaeda fighter prez in Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON — President Trump gave his final sign-off Monday to lifting longstanding US sanctions on Syria after pledging to ...
Why Syria plays a key role in Trump’s plans for Middle East peace
President Trump eases most sanctions against Syria in a move to reclaim regional leverage, counter Iranian influence, and ...
As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect?
President Trump signed an executive order this week lifting most sanctions on Syria. Ahead of that action, U.S. officials ...