Massacre reports put pressure on Syria’s new leadership to respond.
Syrian forces battle Alawite insurgents for a second day as unrest spreads, with over 120 reported killed in the biggest challenge yet to Sharaa’s rule.
Leaks from Syria’s draft constitution reveal a requirement for the president to be Muslim, raising concerns over inclusivity.
Russia's military bases in Syria now operate under former Islamist rebels' watch as Damascus redefines Moscow's role.
Five members of the seven-strong preparatory committee are either in HTS or close to the group, and there are no Druze or Alawite members, both of which are significant minorities in Syria.
‘The organization should not be viewed in isolation from federalist tendencies and Netanyahu’s pro-Druze remarks,’ says Syria and Lebanon expert, Dr. Moran Levanoni
They must implement their international obligations in line with the extensive goodwill they have received from both regional partners and the global community.
A one-day dialogue in Damascus could signal a new chapter for Syria – but will HTS’s influence stifle real change?
NATO member Turkey has long backed Syria's armed and political opposition to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in late December.
There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the attack in Manbij, located some 30 km (19 miles) from the Turkish border.
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