LONDON: The security of the Middle East must be forged in Damascus, Syria’s president told the 81st UN General Assembly on Wednesday in an address that highlighted his government’s breakthroughs on reconstruction, lifting sanctions and welcoming refugees home. “A year ago, I stood before you ... I recalled the victory of our people and stressed that this is a victory for the world as a whole,” said Ahmad Al-Sharaa, referring to the downfall of the Assad regime after a brutal civil war of more th
