Syria’s Hama full of ‘hope, joy’ one year after al-Assad forces’ exit
Thousands have taken to the streets in the central city, celebrating a new Syria free of al-Assad’s reign.

Thousands have taken to the streets in the central city, celebrating a new Syria free of al-Assad’s reign.



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Two-thirds of new legislators will be chosen by electoral colleges, while rest will be appointed by interim president.
According to UNHCR, more than seven million Syrians remain displaced inside the country.
Syria’s first head of state to speak at UNGA in nearly 60 years calls for ‘complete lifting of sanctions’.
A third of the People’s Assembly of Syria seats will be appointed directly by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Latest Israeli attacks are a continuation of Israel’s ‘aggressive escalations’, says Syrian Foreign Ministry.
The IAEA has urged Syria to cooperate fully over allegations it had been building a covert nuclear reactor at the site.
A French court issues the warrants in connection with the 2012 bombing in Homs that killed two journalists.
Syrians continue to grapple with effects of mass enforced disappearances under longtime leader Bashar al-Assad.
The clashes in March included murder, torture and other ‘inhumane acts’ that UN investigators say amount to war crimes.
Court cancels arrest warrant against Syria’s ex-president over deadly 2013 chemical attacks issued before his removal.