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Syria Celebrates Assad's Fall with Military Parade and Progress

12/9/2025

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Syria Celebrates Freedom

Syria marks the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Damascus.
The celebrations include a military parade and public festivities.
Mohammad Al Nsour from OHCHR reports improvements in human rights monitoring, with a permanent team now in the country.
Al Nsour notes growing donor interest in supporting human rights in the new Syria.

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Syria-Lebanon Cooperation

In Doha, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met to advance relations after years of tension.
They prioritized border security and the management of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, calling for dignified repatriation and stronger economic cooperation.
The leaders aim to revitalize trade and address Lebanon's financial crisis through closer economic ties.
The meeting signals a shift toward institutionalized relations, contingent on continued dialogue for regional stability.

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Syria Celebrates Freedom

Syria marks the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Damascus.
The celebrations include a military parade and public festivities.
Mohammad Al Nsour from OHCHR reports improvements in human rights monitoring, with a permanent team now in the country.
Al Nsour notes growing donor interest in supporting human rights in the new Syria.

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