Judge blocks Trump from ending deportation amnesty for Syrians
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Wednesday to postpone its plan to end a deportation amnesty for Syrian migrants, ruling the government likely cut too many corners.…
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Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
For years Russia and Syria were key partners - Moscow gained access to Mediterranean air and sea bases while Damascus received military support for its fight against rebel forces. Now,…
German foreign minister says Syrians have a right to visit homeland
Syrian refugees living in Germany should have the right to visit their homeland before deciding whether to return, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday. Speaking at a…
Germany's ex-finance minister calls for Syrians to return home
Former German finance minister Christian Lindner has called for Syrian refugees in Germany to return to their home country after the sudden fall of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad. "For…
A massacre, a rumored hanging and Syrians' thirst for justice and revenge
DAMASCUS, Syria — The crowd surged forward, thousands cheering, waving and jostling their way around Damascus’ Al Ashmar Square, all positioning themselves for the best view of a hanging.…
'We just need peace': BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel's incursion
An hour's drive from Damascus, on a country road into the Syrian village of Hadar, we meet Israel's army. Two military vehicles and several soldiers in full combat gear man an impromptu…
Turkish authorities: More than 7,500 Syrians have returned home
More than 7,500 refugees have returned to Syria from Turkey since the regime of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad was toppled last week, according to Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.…
German business, unions: Syrian workers help economy and should stay
A chorus of business and union leaders argued over the weekend for keeping Syrian workers in Germany, following a suggestion from a conservative politician to send them back now that the…
Amid the joy after Assad's ouster, Syrians search for their missing
DAMASCUS — Corpse No. 11 was relatively pristine, with few signs of abuse save for a rictus of pained surprise. No. 26 was in worse condition, the decomposition further along but still not…
Italy joins other European nations, suspends Syrians' asylum claims
Italy announced on Monday that it too is temporarily suspending its asylum procedures for Syrians, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. In doing so it is following the example of…
Syrians across Germany rejoice at demise of despised leader al-Assad
Germany's Syrian migrant community took to the streets in their thousands over the weekend to celebrate the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, whose brutal attacks on civilians drove…
Joy in Germany at end of al-Assad dynasty rule in Syria
Syrian exiles in Germany expressed euphoria on Sunday at the toppling of the regime of Predident Bashar al-Assad as they followed news of the rapid developments in their home country. "Let…