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Saudi Arabia Hails Syrian Ceasefire as Milestone for Regional Stability Syria

Saudi Arabia Hails Syrian Ceasefire as Milestone for Regional Stability

Saudi Arabia formally welcomed a comprehensive ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued its statement via X, emphasizing regional peace priorities. Furthermore, the Kingdom expressed hope that this comprehensive accord will contribute to lasting peace, security, and stability…
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January 30, 2026
Syria grants immediate citizenship to Kurds in wake of gains against SDF Syria

Syria grants immediate citizenship to Kurds in wake of gains against SDF

Interior Minister Anas Khattab’s order includes all listed as stateless and sets February 5 as deadline for its rollout. Syria’s Ministry of Interior has ordered the immediate implementation of a new decree granting citizenship to Kurdish minorities, as government forces continue to consolidate control of the country after a rapid…
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January 29, 2026
One More Discarded Ally Syria

One More Discarded Ally

Iraqi Kurdish demonstrators protesting the deployment of Syrian government forces in SDF-controlled areas, on January 22, 2026.(Shwan Mohammed / AFP via Getty Images) President Trump’s tactic of “flooding of the zone” has focused much of the public sphere on issues and events generated by the president’s interests and whims, driving…
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January 28, 2026
As Syria’s new government consolidates its power, the Kurdish minority fears for its future Syria

As Syria’s new government consolidates its power, the Kurdish minority fears for its future

Renewed fighting in Syria in recent weeks between government-aligned forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) isn’t just a local issue. It has serious implications for the stability of the rest of the Middle East. Syrian government forces launched an offensive in early January into areas of northeastern Syria…
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January 28, 2026