Schools reopen in Syria a week after Al-Assad’s overthrow
VOV correspondent in Egypt -
(VOVWORLD) -Schools reopened in Syria on Sunday, sending a positive signal of stability in the Middle Eastern country, one week after President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown and Syria is still in the process of power transfer.
 People walking in the capital Damascus, Syria, December 10, 2024. Photo: Xinhua/VNA
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The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen on Sunday called for the lifting of international sanctions to create conditions for Syria to recover economically and spur reconstruction, national unity and lasting peace efforts.
Syria's economy has been exhausted with cities destroyed and millions of refugees are living in makeshift camps in neighboring countries.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday expressed his willingness to mediate between the US and the Syrian transitional government. Fidan also said that Turkey will continue to support efforts to establish stability and security in Syria.
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, who overthrew the government of President Bashar Al-Assad on December 8, established a transitional government a day later.
HTS is still designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) by the US, however, some sources from US officials said Washington is considering removing this designation.
VOV correspondent in Egypt