Syria attends donor conference in Brussels for first time

Syria is attending a donor conference in Brussels for the first time, following the ousting of President Bashar Assad last December. The conference aims to gather support for a peaceful transition and will include representatives from various countries and organizations. The EU is cautiously easing some sanctions to support Syria's new interim government, which is struggling to establish control and rebuild the war-torn country. The interim president recently signed a temporary constitution, but concerns remain about the new Islamist leadership. The humanitarian situation in Syria is dire, with widespread unemployment and infrastructure damage. The conference seeks to address economic needs and generate aid pledges, while ensuring stability for recovery efforts.