What are the latest news in Syria?
Political and Military Integration
- Dissolution of the SDF: Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi announced the formal end of the SDF’s mission and its dissolution as an independent force. This follows negotiations with the transitional government led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa to integrate civil, administrative, and military structures into central state institutions, covering key infrastructure such as airports, border crossings, and oil fields. سانا———
- Reintegration of Northeastern Syria: The central administration in Damascus is proceeding with administrative and legal integration frameworks, alongside decrees addressing civil and cultural rights for Kurdish Syrians. -sana.sy——–
- Removal from U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism List: The United States formally removed Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, concluding a 47-year designation.- The move lifts broad banking and financial restrictions, while targeted sanctions against former regime officials remain. -sana.sy+ 1——–
- Global Financial Reconnection: International electronic payment networks have begun operating again in Syria.- The Central Bank of Syria and financial partners executed the first live international Visa and Mastercard transactions in over 15 years. -sana.sy——–
- Reconstruction and Trade: The 63rd Damascus International Fair opened, focusing on foreign investment, industrial rehabilitation agreements (including with regional partners), and establishing bilateral business councils to drive private sector reconstruction.- سانا———
- Reconstruction Needs: While millions of displaced individuals have begun returning or assessing conditions to return, humanitarian challenges remain acute. Severe infrastructure damage, high poverty rates, and food insecurity continue to affect a large majority of the population.- Concern Worldwide———
- Regional Dynamics: Regional security dynamics remain active, with ongoing air operations targeting foreign militia remnants, and active diplomatic outreach across the Middle East to normalize trade corridors and stabilize border security.