A commercial flight from Damascus to Aleppo marks a step towards stability post-Assad ouster.

The first commercial flight since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's ouster took off from Damascus to Aleppo, marking a significant step towards normalcy. Assad fled after a rebel offensive led by the Islamist group HTS, which has pledged to protect religious and ethnic minorities and dissolve its armed wing. The flight, carrying 43 passengers including journalists, is seen as a small step towards stability in a country still facing challenges from civil war and aid dependency. Qatar also plans to reopen its embassy in Syria, signaling a potential thaw in diplomatic relations.

December 18, 2024
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