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Latest Developments Repeal Likely to Pass: Congress is likely to repeal economic sanctions on Syria enshrined in the 2019 Caesar Act in the coming weeks, unveiling language for its repeal within the 3,000-page National Defense Authorization Act. The provision requires regular reports to Congress from the White House certifying that …

With Fireworks and Parades, Syrians Celebrate Anniversary of al-Assad’s Fall A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending decades of dictatorship and civil war. But challenges remain for the new leadership.Syrians in Damascus, Syria, on Monday gather for a military parade to commemorate the first anniversary of the ousting …