Syria’s Sharaa grants first general amnesty since taking power

The decree covers several categories of felonies and individuals qualifying due to age or health conditions, and is the first signed by Ahmed al-Sharaa since taking the Syrian presidency.

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Syria’s Sharaa meets Kurdish opposition as integration advances

"President Ahmed al-Sharaa met today at the People's Palace in Damascus with a delegation from the Kurdish National Council, where he affirmed during the meeting the state's commitment to guaranteeing the rights of Kurdish citizens within the framework of the constitution," the Syrian Presidency said in a statement.

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Putin congratulates Sharaa on restoration of ‘territorial integrity’ in Syria

"We have closely monitored your efforts to restore the territorial integrity of Syria. And I want to congratulate you on the fact that this process is gaining momentum. We have always advocated the restoration of Syria's territorial integrity, as you know. And we support all your efforts in this direction," said Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Trump, Sharaa discuss Kurdish rights amid heightened tensions

The pair “stressed the need to guarantee the rights and protection of the Kurdish people within the framework of the Syrian state,” during the phone call, according to the Syrian Presidency

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Sharaa government’s war of choice against Kurds and danger of miscalculation

Launching the operation immediately after the Paris agreement effectively deflected from and overwhelmed the emerging debate about the agreement’s implications. Under normal circumstances, such a deal would have generated major controversy.

Mohammed A. Salih

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US urges restraint amid Aleppo clashes, stands ready to promote 'constructive engagement'

The US envoy said that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s team "stands ready to facilitate constructive engagement between the Syrian government and the SDF to advance an inclusive and responsible integration process."

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President Barzani discusses Aleppo clashes with Syria's Sharaa

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa "reaffirmed that Kurds are an authentic and fundamental component of the Syrian people and stressed the commitment of the entire Syrian state to guaranteeing all national, political, and civil rights of Kurds along with other Syrian components in an equal manner without discrimination."

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SDF chief Abdi in Damascus for integration talks

The delegation, led by Abdi and including senior SDF members Sozdar Derik and Sipan Hemo, is in Damascus for “discussions related to the military integration process,” the Kurdish-led force said in a statement.

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SDF chief’s Damascus visit postponed for ‘technical reasons’

The Kurdish-led force added that a new date will be set soon, “through mutual agreement among the concerned parties.” 

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