Syria’s transitional government has ordered a full military alert amidst threats from remnants of the former regime (April 25, 2025). This mobilization occurs as tensions rise within the fractured nation, still undergoing a period of political transition following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024.
Amidst this backdrop, Lebanese authorities have resumed the forced deportation of Syrian refugees from the northeastern town of Arsal (April 25, 2025). This action raises concerns about the safety and humanitarian situation facing returning refugees.
Other recent developments include:
- UN Address: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani addressed the UN Security Council, raising the country’s new three-starred flag (April 25, 2025).
- US Response: The United States acknowledged the new governing authorities’ actions as a “positive step” but urges broader reforms (April 25, 2025).
- Latakia Explosion: A powerful explosion occurred in the western Syrian city of Latakia, near the White Port. The cause is still unclear (April 25, 2025).
- Iraqi Delegation: An Iraqi security delegation arrived in Damascus for discussions on border security and energy cooperation (April 25, 2025).
The situation in Syria remains complex and volatile, with the transitional government facing numerous challenges, including security threats and humanitarian crises. Former Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali leads a caretaker government. The country faces significant humanitarian challenges, with a large percentage of the population living below the poverty line and millions displaced.
