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Syrian women push for real political power: 'Representation is not just numbers'

As Syria’s first post-Assad parliament takes shape, activists say a rise in female lawmakers will matter only if women can shape legislation and oversight.

Women activists protest in Aleppo against what they say is inadequate female representation in Syria's newly formed People's Assembly, July 2.
Armed members of the Syrian Democratic Forces' (SDF) military police take part in a demonstration under the banner “With our will, we will protect our revolution.” in Qamishli, Syria, September 17, 2025.

Syria’s Kurds confront defeat after decades of resistance - opinion

Syrian police vehicles drive along a road in the town of Dayr Hafir east of Aleppo, Syria, on January 17, 2026.

Syria thwarts Hezbollah-affiliated plot to assassinate gov’t officials, Interior Ministry announces

Planes that belong to the Royal Jordanian Airlines and other companies are parked at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan February 23, 2020.

Syria opens Mediterranean-Aleppo air corridor that could help ease regional snarl


Israel allegedly strikes two airports in Syria, Iranian flight diverted

Syrian air defenses responded to the strike, as per Syrian reports.

Ofek 1 images of Damascus International Airport

Air traffic at Syria's Aleppo airport to resume after alleged Israeli airstrike

Operations will restart at the airport at midnight, Syria's transport ministry said.

 Smoke rises from shelling on the road to Aleppo international airport.

Israeli 'airstrike' puts Aleppo airport out of service, Syria says

Runways at the airport were damaged in the alleged attack, rendering it out of service, according to Syrian officials.

 A man walks at Aleppo international airport after it was reopened for the first time in years, Syria February 19, 2020.

Aleppo airstrikes showcase Iran’s strategy, regional concerns - analysis

Iran has increased weapons trafficking using Aleppo’s airport to move munitions and weapons to Hezbollah.

 A man walks at Aleppo international airport after it was reopened for the first time in years, Syria February 19, 2020.

Syrian soldier killed in alleged Israeli airstrike near Aleppo ahead of Raisi visit

The Aleppo International Airport was temporarily closed due to the damage caused by the airstrikes.

 Smoke rises from shelling on the road to Aleppo international airport.

How Iran’s cynical weapon supply to Syria threatens life in Middle East - analysis

The confirmation that Iran did supply Syria with weapons and military items after the earthquake shows how cynical and dangerous Iran has become.

 IDF (Israel Defense Force) Artillery Corps near the border with Syria, in the Golan Heights, January 2, 2023.

Syria blames Israel for Damascus airstrikes, two injured

Two Syrian soldiers were injured in alleged Israeli airstrikes targeting Damascus from the Golan Heights.

 A streak of light is seen in the night sky in the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus during what Syrian authorities said was an Israeli air strike, in this handout released by state news agency SANA on February 24, 2020.

Syria's Aleppo airport to reopen on Friday morning, ministry says

The ministry called on all air carriers to reschedule all flights and said the airport is ready to receive relief aid planes for earthquake victims.

 Smoke rises from shelling on the road to Aleppo international airport.

Alleged Israeli strikes on Syria's Aleppo airport: What's next? - analysis

Iran disguises civilian support and civilian flights as it seeks to move weapons to Syria and Hezbollah.

 A view of Aleppo International Airport, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, Syria February 14, 2023

Syria to reroute quake aid after alleged Israeli strike on airport

After an alleged Israeli airstrike that hit Aleppo International Airport, Syria says it will reroute earthquake aid.

 Smoke rises from shelling on the road to Aleppo international airport.