Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Stories
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Shockwaves reverberate after Syrian official says he wants cordial ties with Israel
The governor of Damascus faces backlash after he tells NPR that he wants the U.S. to mediate cordial relations with Israel.
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Visiting the market in the old city of Damascus, once inaccessible to many Syrians
A visit to the souk in the old city in the Syrian capital of Damascus tell us a lot about the state of the country's current economy.
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New leaders in Damascus call for cordial Syria ties with a resistant Israel
"Our problem is not with Israel. We don't want to meddle in anything that will threaten Israel's security," Damascus Governor Maher Marwan tells NPR. Syria and Israel have never had diplomatic ties.
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Turkey expected to play a major role in Syria following fall of the Assad regime
Turkey is expected to play a major role as the new government takes over ruling Syria. Turkey had shown tacit support for groups fighting the Assad dictatorship.
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Governor of Damascus tells NPR about the new Syrian government's plans with Israel
The governor of Damascus -- speaking for his direct boss Ahmed al-Sharaa, the newly installed leader of Syria -- says the government wants to facilitate cordial relations between Israel and Syria.
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Christians in Syria celebrate the first Christmas since the end of the Assad regime
Christians in Syria are struggling with how publicly to celebrate Christmas this year. There is a lot unknown about the interim government ruling Syria and their tolerance of religious minorities.
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Why some Christians in Syria fear the rebel group working to rebuild the country
In Syria, some Christians aren't decorating their homes or putting up Christmas trees because they fear retaliation from rebels.
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Inside the first mass protest in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad fled Syria
Syria has a new interim government, but there is concern about how it will govern following contradictory remarks. Some groups, including women's rights advocates, are already testing the terrain.
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A family reunites after years of separation during Assad regime in Syria
A Syrian mother and daughter are reunited for the first time in 6 years after the fall of the Assad regime, and freedom of movement returns to the country.
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Syrian children return to school today
Syrian children in Damascus started up at school today after - the first day back since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
