Syrian Government

Kobane, a Kurdish-majority city in northern Syria, is central to the Syrian government's efforts to integrate the region postwar. The city was a key site during the Kurdish fight against the Islamic State (IS) nearly a decade ago.

Iraq's prime minister has ordered a probe into cross-border smuggling of advanced weapons to Lebanon's Hezbollah via Syria. A high-level committee will investigate the issue in coordination with Syria, following a report that Syrian security forces intercepted a weapons shipment at the border.

Iraq investigates arms smuggling to Hezbollah after Syria's announcement. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered the probe following Syria's seizure of a weapon shipment intended for Hezbollah.

The chemical weapons watchdog OPCW reinstated Syria, citing a 'significant change in circumstances' following Bashar al-Assad's fall and 'concrete steps' to dismantle his chemical weapons stockpile. The new Syrian government has committed to fulfilling obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and cooperating to achieve this goal.

Syria is experiencing unrest as its government faces both old and new threats. Twin blasts in Damascus during Macron's visit have heightened concerns about the country's fragile stability.

Syrian authorities have begun trying suspects involved in a 2025 wave of violence in Sweida province, which saw clashes between Druze factions and Bedouin fighters resulting in over 2,000 deaths. Trials in Damascus aim to hold accountable those responsible for the violence, with public sessions starting in July.

Kuwaiti telecom Zain Group plans to invest $1.5 billion over the next decade to upgrade Syria's mobile network, acquiring a 75% stake in the existing MTN network. The Syrian government will retain a 25% stake, and the deal is part of increasing Gulf investments in Syria's reconstruction, with Emirati, Qatari, and Saudi firms also involved in various sectors.

An Israeli settler group called the Pioneers of Bashan has urged the cultivation and sale of crops in occupied Syrian land in Daraa and Quneitra governorates. The group cited a 2,000-ton wheat harvest in Quneitra and claimed such actions would increase yields. Syrian authorities condemned Israeli incursions as violations of sovereignty.

Syria's government announced 70 members appointed to its transitional parliament. The SDF Kurds were sidelined in the appointments.

The Syrian government faces a dilemma where it must choose between executing war criminals or seeking full international support. The article highlights the impossibility of achieving both outcomes simultaneously.

International inspectors discovered hidden chemical weapons materials in Syria, including munitions and production records, as the country transitions under new security arrangements. The findings, reported by the OPCW, reveal over 100 potential sites linked to Syria's chemical weapons program, amid instability following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government and shifting control of territories.

Syria conducted legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areas, including Hasakah and Kobane, as reported by Al Jazeera's Heidi Pett. The elections focus on regions previously under Kurdish administration.

Syrian authorities dismantled a Hezbollah-linked cell that was planning targeted assassinations against high-level government officials. The cell's plot was thwarted, preventing potential violence. Syrian officials announced the successful operation.

Four Australian women and nine of their children and grandchildren have left al-Roj camp in Syria, traveling to Damascus under Syrian government control. The group was previously turned back in February, and the Albanese government has stated it will not assist them.

The US withdraws from Syria after a decade-long military presence, impacting Kurdish forces and regional dynamics. The exit raises concerns about instability and the future of Syria's conflict.

Two former high-ranking Syrian government intelligence officials under Bashar al-Assad have been criminally charged with war crimes, including conspiracy to commit cruel and inhuman treatment of civilian detainees, including U.S. citizens, during the Syrian civil war. The unsealed indictment represents legal accountability for alleged atrocities committed against civilians during the conflict.