Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
President Aoun: We urge the activation of the monitoring committee, the cessation of hostilities, ongoing Israeli violations, attacks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to US Envoy Morgan Ortagus: Southerners must be enabled to return to their homes and rebuild
Syrian sources: The Israeli occupation has begun withdrawing from the areas it infiltrated last night in the Quneitra countryside.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Massive bombings in eastern Gaza, the second within half an hour, and its sound was heard from central area.
Russian air defense units destroyed a drone that was heading toward Moscow.
Maduro: Tomorrow, a business meeting will be held bringing together hundreds of entrepreneurs from advanced Russian industries with hundreds of Venezuelan businesspeople.
Maduro: In the face of threats, Trinidad and Tobago agreed to suspend all effects of the energy agreement and everything that had been agreed upon in that regard.
Maduro: It’s time to make a choice, either stand with the warmongers who want death and violence, or stand with life.
Maduro: They want our wealth. This is not about drug trafficking, and they know it.
Maduro: Everyone in the world knows that what the economic elite ruling the United States seeks today is Venezuela’s oil, gas, and gold.

Syria stands at a critical juncture, peace must prevail: Barrack

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 20 Jul 2025 10:49
2 Min Read

US envoy Tom Barrack calls for an end to hostilities in Syria as Sweida ceasefire begins.

Listen
  • x
  • U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the airport in Damascus, Syria, on July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
    US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the airport in Damascus, Syria, on July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)

US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack has called on all Syrian factions to immediately lay down their arms, urging an end to the ongoing cycle of tribal violence and revenge.

"Syria is at a critical juncture where peace and dialogue must prevail now," he stated in a post on the X platform on Sunday.

Barrak’s appeal comes in the wake of renewed hostilities in southern Syria. Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, he described the country's turmoil as "a fragile ambition now overshadowed by a profound shock," referring to recent brutal acts committed in Sweida that have further destabilized the already fragile security environment.

He also cited US President Donald Trump's earlier decision to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it "a first step that provided the Syrian people with an opportunity to move beyond years of unbelievable suffering and atrocities."

Related News

2 killed, 11 injured in armed attack on passenger bus in Syria

Israeli forces raid Syrian military barracks in Quneitra: SOHR

President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions was a principled step, offering the Syrian people a chance to move beyond years of unimaginable suffering and atrocities. The international community has largely rallied behind the nascent Syrian government, watching with cautious…

— Ambassador Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) July 20, 2025

The Syrian presidency announced a comprehensive and immediate ceasefire in the province of Sweida on Saturday after deadly clashes broke out on July 13 between Druze military factions, tribal fighters, and the Syrian army, resulting in the deaths of hundreds over several days.

Security forces have begun deploying across key areas in the region to oversee the enforcement of the ceasefire and prevent further escalation.

US envoy meets SDF leader

On Saturday, Barrack met with US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) General Commander Mazloum Abdi to discuss the ongoing situation in Syria and the urgent need for restoring calm and stability across the country.

According to a statement released by the US Embassy, the two officials explored practical steps toward achieving integration into a unified Syrian state and agreed that "the time for unity is now." The meeting emphasized the necessity of national cohesion in building a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Syria.

Barrack also expressed gratitude to Abdi for his leadership and reaffirmed Washington’s appreciation for the SDF's continued partnership in fighting ISIS in northeastern Syria.

  • Syria
  • SDF
  • Tom Barrack
  • United States
  • Ahmad al-Sharaa

Most Read

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

  • Technology
  • 24 Oct 2025
Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

  • Politics
  • 27 Oct 2025
Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, during a speech televised on October 22, 2025 (Al-Quds Brigades Military Media)

Al-Quds Brigades' Abu Hamza mourns leaders, vows continued resistance

  • Politics
  • 22 Oct 2025
US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

  • Africa
  • 23 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Delta Air Lines flight lands at Harry Reid International Airport, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Las Vegas (AP)
Politics

Nearly 3,800 US flights disrupted amid ongoing government shutdown

FILE - The Amazon logo is pictured at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Madison County, Miss., Aug. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Economy

Amazon to cut 30,000 jobs in largest layoff in company history

Eurofighter Typhoon Spain's Air Force fighter jets fly above the military parade marking 'Día de la Hispanidad', or Hispanic Day, in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (AP)
Politics

UK sells 20 Eurofighter jets to Türkiye in £8bln defense agreement

Smoke billows after drone strikes by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted the northern port in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan, Sudan, May 6, 2025 (AP)
Politics

RSF tighten El Fasher siege as Sudan risks fragmentation: Reuters

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS