Students in Syria’s capital, Damascus, returned to classrooms on Sunday following an order by the country’s new rulers. This is their attempt to stabilize the war-torn nation.
The reopening of schools happens only a week after armed anti-government rebels, belonging to the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) overthrew Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad.
The country's new de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, faces a massive challenge to rebuild Syria after over a decade of a civil war that has killed hundreds of thousands of people.
Officials report of widespread reopening of schools across the country, but some parents are still hesitant to send their children to school due to the uncertainty of the situation.
However, some students express optimism about the move saying it comes as a relief at a time they expected to be drafted to military service.
These efforts to rebuild Syria come as its neighbours and other foreign powers work out a new stance on the country.
In a significant milestone for Syria’s recovery, Syrian Air launched its first domestic flight on Wednesday after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad.
The UN has called for an inclusive political transition in Syria, stressing that progress in this area is critical for securing the economic aid needed to rebuild the war-torn country. UN special envoy Geir Pedersen emphasized that inclusive political transition in Syria is crucial.
The UN refugee agency expects 1 million Syrian refugees to return in early 2025 but urges nations not to force returns, citing ongoing humanitarian needs and uncertainty after rebels seized power.
Syrians in Damascus are grappling with skyrocketing transportation costs as fuel shortages leave buses and taxis struggling to operate.
US President-elect Donald Trump stated that Türkiye will play a pivotal role in shaping Syria's future, following the recent fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, as Türkiye reopens diplomatic ties with Damascus after supporting the victorious rebel forces.
Eurozone inflation has increased for the second month in a row
On Tuesday, a senior United Nations official called on global powers and Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal urgently.
As Christmas is near, Brazil celebrates early as Santa Claus arrives in his unique way, making this holiday season one to remember.
Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are hit with a new delay after months of being stuck in the International Space Station.
Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong set a global record with a 9-hour spacewalk outside Tiangong Station, surpassing the 2001 milestone by American astronauts.
Negotiations at COP29 in Baku face a critical impasse as sharp divisions over climate finance and fossil fuel commitments threaten progress.
"Come up with the video in its full form," demands the COP29 CEO, Elnur Soltanov, in an exclusive interview with AnewZ. The chief executive has broken his silence on the claims he was using his position to organise potential fossil fuel deals.
Eurozone inflation has increased for the second month in a row
On Tuesday, a senior United Nations official called on global powers and Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal urgently.
As Christmas is near, Brazil celebrates early as Santa Claus arrives in his unique way, making this holiday season one to remember.
Kyiv Zoo has received a vital donation of 18 tonnes of specialized dried animal food from Germany and Austria to help sustain its animals through the harsh winter and ongoing blackouts caused by the war with Russia.
World coal consumption i expected to hit a record high in 2024 according to the report by International Energy Agency.
Eurozone inflation has increased for the second month in a row
On Tuesday, a senior United Nations official called on global powers and Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal urgently.
As Christmas is near, Brazil celebrates early as Santa Claus arrives in his unique way, making this holiday season one to remember.
Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are hit with a new delay after months of being stuck in the International Space Station.
Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong set a global record with a 9-hour spacewalk outside Tiangong Station, surpassing the 2001 milestone by American astronauts.
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