Syria’s Interim President Visits Daraa, First Trip Since Assad’s Ouster

Syrian leader makes first visit to cradle of country's uprising

Syria’s interim president visits Daraa, first trip since Assad’s ouster

DAMASCUS, June 7 — Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa yesterday visited the southern city of Daraa, the cradle of the country’s uprising, for the first time since ousting longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad almost six months ago. State news agency SANA published footage showing a cheering crowd greeting Sharaa, who was seen waving and shaking hands with people during the visit, which came on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Sharaa and Interi…

Syria’s interim President Al Sharaa makes first visit to Daraa, birthplace of country's uprising

Syria’s interim president visits Daraa, first trip since Assad’s ouster - Egyptian Gazette

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Saturday visited the southern city of Daraa, the cradle of the country’s uprising, for the first time since ousting longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad almost six months ago. State news agency SANA published footage showing a cheering crowd greeting Sharaa, who was seen waving and shaking hands with people during the visit, which came on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas …

What's Up with the Middle East: Syrian Dysfunction - Zeihan on Geopolitics

Next up in the Middle East series is Syria. They’re enjoying a calm period right now, but the new President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is walking on eggshells to avoid the deep-rooted problems that have plagued Syria for ages.Those problems run the gamut, from ethnic to religious to geographic divisions. Think of Syria as a patchwork of groups that love fighting with each other. And maintaining stability in a place like that is hard, especially now that …