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Damascus Airport Reopens International Flights After 13 Years

1/5/2025

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Summary

Damascus Airport Reopens

Syria's Damascus International Airport is set to welcome international flights again starting Tuesday, following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. The General Authority of Civil Aviation has initiated rehabilitation efforts for both Damascus and Aleppo airports. Notably, Qatar Airways will resume operations with three weekly flights after a 13-year hiatus, coinciding with a rise in humanitarian aid deliveries.

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Assad Poisoning Attempt

Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian president, faced a shocking poisoning attempt in Moscow, leaving him gasping for breath before tests revealed toxins in his body. Thankfully, his health has since stabilized, but an investigation is now in motion. Meanwhile, his wife Asma fights leukemia, all while swirling divorce rumors add to the turmoil.

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Historical Context

Syria's international flights are resuming after years of conflict and isolation following the Syrian Civil War, which began in 2011. The war devastated infrastructure, including airports like Damascus and Aleppo. The return of airlines like Qatar Airways signals a shift towards normalization, reminiscent of post-war recovery efforts in other conflict zones, such as Bosnia in the late 1990s.

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Damascus Airport Reopens

Syria's Damascus International Airport is set to welcome international flights again starting Tuesday, following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. The General Authority of Civil Aviation has initiated rehabilitation efforts for both Damascus and Aleppo airports. Notably, Qatar Airways will resume operations with three weekly flights after a 13-year hiatus, coinciding with a rise in humanitarian aid deliveries.

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