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AP PHOTOS: Land mines still claim lives in post-Assad Syria
Land mines and other unexploded remnants of war continue to pose a deadly threat across Syria, causing widespread casualties ...
‘I thought I’d died.’ How land mines are continuing to claim lives in post-Assad Syria
Land mines and other unexploded remnants of war continue to pose a deadly threat across Syria, causing widespread casualties ...
Britain Lifts Sanctions on Syrian Security Agencies
The move, which is intended to allow Syria’s new leaders the chance to rebuild, follows Britain’s earlier easing of sanctions ...
U.S. congressmen visit Syria in first trip since Assad's ouster
Two U.S. Congress members landed in Damascus on Friday to meet Syrian officials, the first visit by American lawmakers to the ...
First wheat shipment since Assad's ouster arrives in Syria's Latakia
A ship carrying wheat has arrived in Syria's Latakia port, the first delivery of its kind since former President Bashar ...
IMF to help Syria rebuild institutions, re-enter world economy, Georgieva says
The International Monetary Fund plans to work with Syria to help it reintegrate into the global economy, IMF chief Kristalina ...
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How Assad Lost Syria in Just 12 Days
Assad's regime collapsed in just 12 days, ending over five decades of authoritarian rule in Syria. A swift and coordinated ...
UK lifts sanctions against some Syrian government agencies and media outlets
The British government lifted sanctions against a dozen Syrian entities, including government departments and media outlets, the Foreign Office said Thursday.
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With Assad gone and Syria's war over, the White Helmets have a new mission
Vilified by the Assad regime, these Nobel-nominated first responders operated only in rebel areas. Now their founder is in ...
UK lifts more sanctions in Syria to support efforts to rebuild country
The Foreign Office announced restrictions on sectors of the Syrian economy would be eased to facilitate investment in the ...
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Britain lifts Assad-era sanctions in boost for Syria
Syria’s new government will receive a significant economic boost on Friday when Britain lifts a tranche of sanctions ...
UK lifts sanctions on Syrian defence ministry
The UK has lifted asset freezes on Syrian government bodies including the defence and interior ministries, in the latest easing of sanctions on the country. Sanctions are also being lifted on sectors ...