Syria Revives Print Media with First Official Newspaper After Assad's Fall

Dec 02, 2025 12:44 am CST

Syria has launched Al Thawra Al Souriya, its first official newspaper since Bashar al-Assad's regime ended, returning print media after a five-year absence. Information Minister Hamza Mustafa envisions the publication as a platform for free discussion, potentially signaling a shift from the previous era's strict media controls to a more open press environment.