Northern Syrian city, capital of Aleppo Governorate
Parliament has convened for the first time under a five-year transitional framework after Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. The assembly includes appointees by President al-Sharaa and elected members, with debates over representation, a new constitution, and transitional justice shaping the agenda.
A Damascus court has sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after a rebel-led rise toppled decades of his family’s rule. He has fled to Moscow, where he is coordinating a new chapter for Syria as international investigations exposed state-led abuses during his reign. The trial marks a decisive moment in a long civil war that drew in regional and global powers.
A Damascus court has found Ahmad Hassoun, Syria’s former grand mufti, guilty of inciting violence and supporting the regime, delivering a life sentence and additional terms. The ruling comes amid a wave of trials against Assad-era officials as the new authorities push for accountability.
Authorities across Syria have detained multiple former generals and officers linked to abuses under Bashar al-Assad. The arrests, spanning Damascus, Aleppo and Latakia, come as the regime seeks accountability for past crimes while maintaining control amid a fractured state.
Protests over the killing of Sami Shekhmous Hiso in Hasakeh Province have sparked prison violence at Kobani. Inmates set dormitories ablaze as security forces wage a crackdown; authorities call for restraint while Kurdish groups demand a transparent investigation.
Syria has raised diesel and petrol prices by up to 40% amid global energy pressures and a maintenance overhaul at the Baniyas refinery. The government says the move is temporary and aims to secure supplies, while protests have erupted in multiple regions. Authorities plan to restart small refineries to meet demand and reduce imports.
Kurdish communities are voicing discontent as Syria presses ahead with integrating Kurdish-led forces into the national army. Protests surge after fuel-price hikes and language-policy changes, framing a tense moment for the post-war consolidation effort.
Syrian authorities have detained several former officers, including pilots and generals, for alleged planning and executing airstrikes on populated areas during the civil war. The arrests form part of a broader accountability push by the new authorities since Assad’s collapse in 2024, with investigations linked to airbases and command centers.
Security forces have dismantled a four-province cell linked to Daesh, arresting four leaders and several members in Raqqa, Aleppo, Idlib and Homs. The operation targets kidnappings, assassinations and bomb plots, with explosives seized. Investigations continue and authorities say the network had expanded from Raqqa to Aleppo, Idlib and Homs.