https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/news/2025/?xtor=RSS-1 en https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480414 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/news/2025/article/syria-terrorist-attack-on-u-s-personnel-december-15-2025?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack on American military and civilian personnel near Palmyra, which resulted in several casualties among U.S. personnel and members of the Syrian security forces. France offers its condolences to the victims' families and wishes those wounded a speedy recovery. We express our solidarity with the American authorities, with whom we serve in the Global Coalition against Daesh, and with the Syrian transitional authorities. France (…) 2025-12-16 11:09:32 66036_286883 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/news/2025/article/syria-one-year-after-the-fall-of-bashar-al-assad-december-8-2025?xtor=RSS-1 France joins with the Syrian people in commemorating the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime one year ago, on December 8, 2024, after more than 13 years of repression and cruel violence against his own people. One year ago, Bashar al-Assad left behind a devastated country emptied of much of its population, who – when not forced into exile – were massacred, tortured or bombarded by chemical weapons by the regime and its Russian and Iranian allies. France has staunchly supported a political (…) 2025-12-09 12:17:59 66036_286787 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/news/2025/article/syria-signature-of-a-political-cooperation-declaration-with-the-global?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the Syrian transitional authorities' signature of a political cooperation declaration with the Global Coalition to Defeat Islamic State. France hails the beginning of very important cooperation between the international community and the Syrian transitional authorities on the fight against terrorism with Syria, in service of our shared security interests and the region's stabilization. Today, as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the November 13th attacks, none of us has (…) 2025-11-17 10:40:59 66036_286532 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/news/2025/article/repatriation-of-children-and-mothers-from-north-east-syria-16-september-2025-286321?xtor=RSS-1 France has today conducted an operation to return French children and mothers who were in camps in north-east Syria to France. The operation enabled the return of 10 minors and 3 adult women. The minors were handed over to child welfare services and will receive ongoing medical and social support. The adults were handed over to the relevant judicial authorities. France thanks the Syrian transitional authorities and the local administration in north-east Syria, which made this operation (…) 2025-10-31 11:55:11 66036_286321 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/news/2025/article/syria-ceasefire-agreement-between-syrian-authorities-and-syrian-democratic?xtor=RSS-1 France applauds the comprehensive ceasefire agreement that was concluded between the Syrian authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces on October 7 in Damascus. This agreement represents considerable progress toward de-escalation and the protection of civilians. Dialogue must continue on this basis in order to ensure the implementation of every aspect of the March 10, 2025, agreement. This implementation is essential for Syria's stability. Together with its partners, France remains fully (…) 2025-10-08 16:49:54 66036_286014 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/news/2025/article/syria-roadmap-to-restore-peace-and-stability-in-sweida-17-09-25?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the roadmap approved by Syria, Jordan and the United States aimed at resolving the crisis in Sweida Province. It is an encouraging first step toward long-term de-escalation. We call for continuing the dialogue, in order for the roadmap to be implemented on the ground as quickly as possible. All diplomatic initiatives must be guided by the preservation of security, Syria's territorial integrity and the protection of all civilian (…) 2025-09-17 18:34:36 66036_285697 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/news/2025/article/syria-commemoration-of-the-12th-anniversary-of-the-chemical-attacks-against-the?xtor=RSS-1 On August 21, 2013, Bashar al-Assad's brutal regime launched a sarin gas attack on the people of Damascus's Ghouta district, killing 1,400 people, including many children. With yesterday marking the twelfth anniversary of this despicable crime, France honors the memory of the victims and stands with their families and all Syrians to ensure that the Assad regime and its allies are finally held accountable for their countless crimes. France will remain committed to ensuring that all those (…) 2025-08-22 17:03:38 66036_285265 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/news/2025/article/syria-publication-of-the-independent-international-commission-of-inquiry-on-the?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the August 11th publication of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic's report on Violations against Civilians in Coastal and Western Central Syria in January-March 2025. This report is an important step toward a full investigation into these violations and obtaining justice. The report's recommendations must be implemented, as the Syrian authorities pledged to do, in order to consolidate civil peace, prevent the repetition of such (…) 2025-08-20 10:14:41 66036_285219 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/news/2025/article/syria-meeting-of-m-jean-noel-barrot-with-thomas-barrack-us-special-envoy-for?xtor=RSS-1 Within the framework of our close cooperation on Syria, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, U.S. Ambassador to Turkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack, and Syria Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani held a very frank and productive meeting at a critical moment for Syria. In the spirit of dialogue and de-escalation, the United States, France, and Syria agreed on the need : To engage quickly on substantial efforts to ensure the success of Syria's transition and the unity, (…) 2025-07-25 13:34:04 66036_284904 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/news/2025/article/syria-announcement-of-a-ceasefire-in-suweida-province-19-july-2025?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Suweida Province. It urges all parties to observe it strictly and refrain from any unilateral action. Fighting and violence must end immediately. The safety of civilians must be guaranteed and humanitarian access routes restored to ensure the supply of essential services. France calls on the Syrian authorities to guarantee the safety and rights of all segments of the Syrian population, as President al-Sharaa has pledged. It calls on the (…) 2025-07-21 11:40:41 66036_284830