5 results for "syria"
🌐 Global NewsSyria Grants Kurds Language Rights After Decades of Ban
Syria just declared Kurdish a national language for the first time in over 60 years, ending a ban that silenced millions. President Ahmed al-Sharaa's decree also grants citizenship to Kurds stripped of nationality in 1962 and makes their new year a national holiday.
🦸 Community HeroesSyrian Swimmer Acquitted After 7-Year Battle for Rescues
Sarah Mardini, who saved drowning refugees while fleeing Syria herself, has been cleared of human trafficking charges after a seven-year legal fight. A Greek court ruled Thursday that saving lives at sea is humanitarian aid, not a crime.
💛 Acts of KindnessSyria's New Leaders Work to Unite Divided Communities
After decades of civil war tore Syria apart, the country's new government is taking on one of its biggest challenges: healing divisions not just between different ethnic groups, but within its own Sunni Muslim majority. Leaders are working to bring fractured communities together after years of conflict.
🌐 Global NewsIsrael-Syria Talks Open Door to Historic Middle East Peace
A new diplomatic channel between Israel, Syria, and the US could expand the Abraham Accords to include Syria, bringing hope for broader Middle East peace. The breakthrough comes as Syrian reformers signal willingness to recognize Israel without preconditions.
🌐 Global NewsAleppo Residents Return Home as Fighting Subsides in Syria
Calm is returning to Syria's largest city after days of intense clashes ended with dozens of fighters surrendering their weapons. International mediators are now working to restart dialogue between Syrian leadership and Kurdish forces to prevent future violence.