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Voluntary Return of 1.5 million Syrians since 2016, says Turkish Interior Minister

Syrian Arab News Agency

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June 27, 2026

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Voluntary Return of 1.5 million Syrians since 2016, says Turkish Interior Minister

Ankara, June 27 (SANA) Turkish Interior Minister, Mustafa Çiftçi, announced that the number of Syrians who have voluntarily returned to their country since 2016 has exceeded 1,434,000 people, noting that the number of Syrians under the temporary protection system in Türkiye stands at 2,259,000. According to the Anadolu News Agency on Saturday, Çiftçi said that []

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

Syria congratulates the Republic of Djibouti on its Independence Day

Damascus, June 27 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Republic of Djibouti, its leadership and people, on the anniversary of its Independence Day. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expresses its wishes for continued security and stability for the Republic of Djibouti, affirming its commitment to []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 2, 2026

400,000 penduduk Lubnan pulang ke rumah

BEIRUT: Kira-kira 400,000 penduduk Lubnan yang melarikan diri akibat perang kembali ke kediaman masing-masing di selatan negara itu walaupun masih diselubungi ketakutan. Lebih ramai turut dijangka pulang dalam tempoh seminggu akan datang susulan konflik selama empat bulan antara Israel dan kumpulan Hizbullah yang semakin reda. Bagaimanapun, Menteri Hal Ehwal Sosial Lubnan, Hanine El Sayed berkata, ... Read more The post 400,000 penduduk Lubnan pulang ke rumah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Long War Journal

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· Jul 2, 2026

Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue

Syria has completed the formation of its new People's Assembly, appointing the final 70 members of parliament as part of the country's political transition following the fall of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, security tensions persist along the Israeli border, where recent clashes and Israeli military operations underscore the complex security environment. The post Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump to Remove Syria From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

Syria's removal came after the relationship between the United States and Syria revived following a transition of power.

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Related coverage for "Voluntary Return of 1.5 million Syrians since 2016, says Turkish Interior Minister": Syrian Arab News Agency — Syria congratulates the Republic of Djibouti on its Independence Day. Utusan Malaysia — 400,000 penduduk Lubnan pulang ke rumah. Long War Journal — Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue. The Epoch Times — Trump to Remove Syria From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism