Fri Jan 03 19:21:24 UTC 2025: ## EU Ministers Visit Syria in Push for Political Transition
**DAMASCUS, SYRIA** – In a significant diplomatic move, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a joint visit to Damascus today, marking the first time EU ministers have met with Syria’s current leadership since the start of the civil war. The ministers’ visit aims to promote a peaceful political transition in the war-torn nation. Their trip also included a visit to the notorious Sednaya prison, a site known for its human rights abuses. The meeting with Syrian leaders represents a potentially pivotal moment in efforts to address the ongoing conflict and its humanitarian consequences.
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