Two French investigating magistrates have issued an arrest warrant against ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for suspected complicity in war crimes, the second such move by France's judicial authorities,

France plans to hold a conference on Syria in Paris on Feb. 13, the French presidency said in a statement on Thursday.

France plans to host an international conference on Syria next month to support the war-torn country's transition after half a century of Assad family rule, President Emmanuel Macron's office said Thursday.

In our view, they should be tried in the nearest place to where the crimes were committed,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesperson - Anadolu Ajansı

European Union sanctions in Syria that obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid and hinder the country's recovery could be lifted swiftly, France's foreign minister said Wednesday.

The feeling is a new one for the Alawites, a group that was powerful and influential during the dictator's rule. The Alawites are a minority sect which follows an esoteric offshoot of Shiite Islam. Between 10-12% of Syrians currently belong to the group.

EU crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib announced a 235 million euro aid package for Syria and neighbouring countries on Friday during the first visit by a senior EU official since Bashar

Turkey's top diplomat on Friday, January 10, said Washington was its only interlocutor in northeastern Syria and urged France to repatriate its jihadist nationals jailed in the country. The remarks by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan came as Washington tried ...

The warrant, issued on Monday, holds Assad accountable as “commander-in-chief of the armed forces” for a bombing in the Syrian city of Deraa in 2017 that resulted in a civilian’s death, according to a report,

Syria's former president is wanted for alleged war crimes committed during a bombing in the Syrian city of Deraa in 2017.

Two French investigating magistrates have issued an arrest warrant against ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for suspected complicity in war crimes, the second such move by France's judicial authorities,

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot visited the Syrian capital of Damascus. Accompanied by his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, he met Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Charaa. The handshake between Jean-Noël Barrot and Ahmed al-Charaa was observed with great attention.