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Shafaq News
2 hours ago
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- Shafaq News
Syria stability: US, France, Syria unveil joint roadmap
Shafaq News – Paris Syria, France, and the United States announced on Friday a joint roadmap to stabilize Syria following a high-level trilateral meeting held in Paris. The meeting brought together Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, and US Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack. According to a joint statement, the three parties agreed on the urgent need to engage in substantive efforts to advance the political transition process in Syria, 'in a way that ensures the country's unity, stability, and full sovereignty.' Emphasizing a shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and enhancing the capacity of Syria's official institutions to respond to current security challenges, the statement expressed support for the Syrian government in leading the transition process, 'in line with national interests and efforts to strengthen social cohesion, particularly in areas where the social fabric is fragile, such as northeastern Syria and Suwayda province.' The statement also confirmed an agreement to hold a round of consultations between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Paris 'as soon as possible,' aimed at fully implementing the provisions of the March 10 agreement. The three countries further expressed full support for accountability efforts targeting perpetrators of violence and violations, welcoming 'transparent reports issued by independent bodies, particularly the latest report by the National Independent Committee tasked with investigating the events in Syria's coastal region.' Stressing the importance of 'neighboring countries refraining from posing any threat to Syria's stability,' the statement vowed Syria's commitment to 'not undermining the security of its neighbors,' to maintain regional stability and balance.
Shafaq News
a day ago
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- Shafaq News
Damascus–SDF talks postponed: Disputes deepening
Shafaq News – Damascus A planned meeting in Paris between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has been postponed indefinitely amid escalating disagreements, sources told Shafaq News on Thursday. Originally scheduled for July 25, the meeting was expected to bring together SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, and delegations from both sides, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and US Special Envoy Tom Barrack. Sources said Damascus withdrew over what it described as 'non-negotiable demands' by the SDF—namely its refusal to disarm or join the Syrian army as an independent entity. Syrian state-affiliated media cited a government source reaffirming Damascus' position. 'The Syrian state will not accept any rhetoric based on threats or preconditions that violate the unity of the state and its sovereign institutions,' the source said. The government emphasized that dialogue must proceed 'under the banner of national unity and without foreign interference,' firmly rejecting the existence of parallel armed structures. It also denounced attempts to exploit recent unrest in Suwayda or coastal regions to challenge state legitimacy. Behind the scenes, Turkish pressure is also believed to have played a role in Damascus' decision, with Ankara reportedly opposing EU or US mediation with Kurdish-led factions. Meanwhile, in a televised interview, SDF Media Head Farhad Shami declared, 'Disarmament is a red line,' stressing that the SDF engages with Damascus as a "peer, not a subordinate." Shami added that Barrack had requested SDF assistance in calming tensions in Suwayda and hinted at expanded anti-ISIS operations in coordination with the Global Coalition, including areas outside SDF control. Earlier, a senior Syrian Kurdish official told Shafaq News that last month's meetings in Damascus stalled due to the regime's rejection of any decentralized or federal model. The SDF also objected to the government's draft constitutional declaration, calling for amendments to ensure Kurdish representation, political pluralism, and civil rights. Back in March, transitional Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi signed a preliminary agreement to integrate northeast Syria's civil and military institutions into the Syrian state. The deal recognized Kurds as an essential component of Syria and promised protections for their constitutional rights.
Shafaq News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
SDF, Syrian government trike preliminary deal in Amman
Shafaq News – Damascus The Syrian government, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and US Special Envoy Thomas Barrack reached preliminary agreements during recent talks in Amman, Kurdish officials confirmed on Wednesday. Officials from the Autonomous Administration told the Saudi Al-Arabiya Al-Hadath tv channel that the agreements included joint control of border crossings and the Tishrin Dam. However, discussions on prison facilities and oil fields were postponed to a later stage. The SDF expressed readiness to integrate into the Syrian army as an independent corps, though no specific timeline was set for the process, the sources noted, adding that the SDF insisted on maintaining its presence in its current areas of control. A follow-up meeting is expected in Paris on July 25 and will include French, American, and British officials, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, and SDF Commander, Mazloum Abdi. Earlier, Abdi and Syria's Transitional President, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, reached an agreement to integrate the SDF into the country's official military structure, transferring all its territories, border crossings, and oil fields while rejecting any calls for division.
Shafaq News
5 days ago
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- Shafaq News
Syria, Jordan, US back Suwayda truce and aid access
Shafaq News – Suwayda On Sunday, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani held a tripartite meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and US Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack to discuss the situation in Suwayda. According to a statement by the Syrian Foreign Ministry, aal-Shibani, for his part, praised the roles of Jordan and the United States in securing the ceasefire and supporting Syria's efforts to stabilize Suwayda and protect its residents. Safadi and Barrack expressed full support for the truce and for the Syrian government's role in ensuring its implementation, welcoming the Syrian government's pledge to hold accountable those responsible for abuses against civilians during recent clashes. The three sides agreed on a set of operational steps to reinforce the agreement, including the deployment of Syrian security forces across Suwayda, the release of detainees held by all parties, and the promotion of local reconciliation efforts. They also underscored the need for expanded humanitarian access and the restoration of state authority under the rule of law. لقاء ثلاثي في عمان جمع وزير الخارجية والمغتربين ونظيره الأردني والمبعوث الأمريكي إلى #سوريا — وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين السورية (@syrianmofaex) July 19, 2025 The ceasefire comes after days of deadly clashes between local armed factions and Bedouin tribal fighters in and around Suwayda. Earlier, Syrian Interior Ministry spokesperson Nour al-Din al-Baba announced that all tribal fighters had been cleared from the city and that violence within urban neighborhoods had ceased. بعد جهود حثيثة بذلتها وزارة الداخلية لتطبيق اتفاق وقف إطلاق النار وذلك بعد انتشار قواتها في المنطقة الشمالية والغربية لمحافظة السويداء، تم إخلاء مدينة السويداء من كافة مقاتلي العشائر، وإيقاف الاشتباكات داخل أحياء المدينة #نور_الدين_البابا #المتحدث_باسم_وزارة_الداخلية_السورية — نور الدين البابا (@SyrianMoiSpokes) July 19, 2025 Meanwhile, humanitarian aid convoys arrived in Suwayda today under the supervision of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent. The convoys included ambulances, food, and medical supplies. According to Health Minister Musab al-Ali, only Red Crescent teams were permitted entry, while the government delegation accompanying the aid was turned back to Damascus after being denied access by local authorities. The Health Ministry's media office confirmed to state news agency SANA that the official convoy returned to the capital, leaving the Red Crescent to carry out the aid delivery alone. In a statement, the prominent Druze religious leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri welcomed all humanitarian assistance provided through international and relief organizations. Calling for an immediate end to the 'brutal assault on Suwayda,' the statement condemned disinformation campaigns and inflammatory rumors aimed at fueling violence and sectarianism.
Ammon
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
FM, Syrian counterpart discuss bilateral relations in Brussels
Ammon News - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi met with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shibani. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 5th ministerial meeting of the European Union and Southern Neighborhood countries held in Brussels.
