France 24 |
Matched Keyword: bombing
Syrian authorities said on Thursday they had arrested several suspects accused of carrying out a series of bombings in Damascus including attacks during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit this week. The interior ministry said security forces dismantled the entire cell, while an official blamed the Islamic State group, which has not claimed responsibility.
France 24 |
Matched Keyword: terrorism
US President Donald Trump formally began the process of removing Syria from his country's list of state sponsors of terrorism on Wednesday, notifying Congress after telling Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the move would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. The decision marks a major shift in Washington's policy towards Damascus and is a boost for Sharaa after Tuesday's explosions in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit.
France 24 |
Matched Keyword: reconstruction
French President Emmanuel Macron is the first Western European leader to have met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a landmark visit for the country's post-Assad era. A question is at the centre of the visit: How can Syria build itself back after years of wars? Marc Pierini, Visiting Scholar and former EU ambassador to Syria and Turkey speaks to FRANCE 24 from Brussels.
France 24 |
Matched Keyword: reconstruction
Rewatch the press conference held in Damascus as the French and Syrian presidents address investment, Syrian reconstruction and regional stability during a landmark visit by Emmanuel Macron.
France 24 |
Matched Keyword: rebel
French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria is historic: he is the first EU leader to visit the country since the rebels took over and ousted dictator al-Assad. Both Macron and al-Sharaa hope to build a path towards Syria's rehabilitation, but two unclaimed explosions in Damascus near Macron's hotel shows that there are still major security challenges to overcome. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more on what to know.
France 24 |
Matched Keyword: reconstruction
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of a Nato summit on July 7. Even though the two leaders are expected to sign several contracts crucial for Syria's reconstruction, security is the main concern - both inside the country, but also in the region. Western leaders are increasingly testing al-Sharaa's capacity to ovecomes those security challenges. FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman and Clovis Casali tell us more.
Syria Direct |
Matched Keyword: reconstruction
Israeli incursions and violations are making life increasingly untenable in southern Syrian border villages, as residents curtail their movements, suspend reconstruction and investment, and consider leaving if they have alternatives. The post ‘A repellent environment’: How Israel is reshaping life in southern Syria appeared first on Syria Direct.