DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Almost 30% of the millions of Syrian refugees living in Middle Eastern countries want to return home in the next year, following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, up from almost none last year, the head of the U.N.'s refugee agency said.

New Damascus leadership says it's ready to cooperate with UN force, deploy troops to Golan to adhere to 1974 agreement that created a demilitarized zone Israel has now seized

A devastating report from the UN Syria Commission of Inquiry has shed light on systematic arbitrary detention, torture, and enforced disappearances carried out by the former Syrian Government, labelling them crimes against humanity and war crimes.

They have lived for years in Zaatari, the world's biggest refugee camp for Syrians, but many are unsure they want to return home from Jordan even after the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad.They fear the security situation might once again deteriorate after 13 years of civil war,

ISTANBUL, Jan 29 (Bernama-AA) -- The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Refugees called on the international community Tuesday to lift sanctions on Syria and help the country rebuild following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

The UN's high commissioner for refugees called during a visit to Lebanon on Thursday for the "sustainable" return of Syrian refugees to their home country following the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad.

Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria's new strongman since December 8, has been appointed as the country's interim president. He has been tasked with forming a "temporary" legislative council, whose mandate will last throughout the "transition period." This phase's duration was not specified.

Uyghur fighters from the Turkistan Islamic Party helped Hayat Tahrir al-Sham overthrow the Bashar al-Assad regime, hindering Beijing's diplomatic support and economic aid.

UN High Comissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called on Western governments Saturday to lift their sanctions against Syria, describing them as an "obstacle" to the return of millions of refugees.

Syria's new authority demanded, during talks with UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix on Wednesday, Israel's withdrawal from Syrian territory it occupied in the Golan Heights following the ousting of former Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad in December.

Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard could face tough questions in US Senate confirmation hearings over past controversies.