Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-08-25

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• ⚔️ Public Prosecutor Hassan Al-Turba stated during a visit to Daraya that top officers responsible for the city’s massacres will face strong prosecution. The Minister of Justice and prosecutor visited the mass grave, met with families, and the government affirmed it will continue to pursue perpetrators. The Ministry of Justice called for testimonies and transitional justice authorities said such crimes do not expire. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6]
• 🌍 Syria was removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years by a U.S. decision, widely welcomed internationally. The move lifts a major obstacle to the Syrian economy, without ending individual sanctions, and promotes opportunities for investment, education, and tourism. Official statements from Syrian and international entities recognized the move as a boost to economic trust and a step toward justice and stability. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14], [Source 15], [Source 16], [Source 17], [Source 18], [Source 19], [Source 20], [Source 21], [Source 22], [Source 23], [Source 24], [Source 25], [Source 26], [Source 27], [Source 28], [Source 29], [Source 30], [Source 31], [Source 32], [Source 33], [Source 34], [Source 35], [Source 36], [Source 37]
• 🎭 A documentary on the Ghouta massacre is aired on SANA platforms, showcasing details about the chemical attack, the fate of chemical arsenals, and disarmament efforts. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
• 🤝 The Ministry of Agriculture announces the disbursement of 112 million SYP as compensation to about 1,700-1,741 farmers affected by natural disasters in four Syrian provinces to support the agricultural sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
• 🌍 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a meeting with South Korea to expand development and economic cooperation, support reconstruction, and launch a new phase of aid initiatives. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 💻 The Syrian Cybersecurity Summit was held with Arab and international participation to discuss AI legislation and counter cyber threats. - [Source]
• 🎤 President Ahmad Shar’a received Mazloum Abdi and discussed the integration of the SDF into Syrian state institutions and measures to support state presence and security. Abdi announced the dissolution of the SDF and its full integration, affirming the guarantee of cultural rights, Kurdish language education, and a transition from conflict to reconstruction and peace. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14]
• 🏢 A project in Deir Ezzor countryside is supporting irrigation for 5,000 dunams through the Mazloum Agriculture Association. - [Source]
• 🏢 Authorities announce direct flights between Damascus and European cities such as Vienna and Copenhagen from September 21, as part of a plan to expand destinations and boost the aviation sector. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8]
• 🏢 The transport ministers of Syria and Lebanon discussed strengthening cooperation in transport, connecting the Tripoli port with border crossings, and agreed to form technical committees to develop the railway network and reach regional markets with joint project funding. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14], [Source 15]