Syria leader hosts Republican US congressman in Damascus
- 19-Apr-2025
DAMASCUS: Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has met with a US congressman, the Syrian presidency said on Saturday, the first such visit by an American lawmaker since the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani was also present at the meeting with Republican Cory Mills at the presidential palace in Damascus, a presidency […]
Syria leader tells podcast thousands joining new army
- 10-Feb-2025
DAMASCUS: Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in an interview released Monday that “thousands” of people were joining the country’s new army following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and the dissolution of his military. “I did not impose mandatory conscription in Syria. Instead, I opted for voluntary enlistment, and today thousands are joining the new […]