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October 2018

Assad Grants Iran a New Project in Lattakia

Iran has been granted the rights to build a new power station in Lattakia, which will be able to generate 540 megawatts reports Alsouria Net.

ISIS Kills Druze Woman Captured in Attack on Syria’s Suweida

The murdered women was one of thirty people who were kidnapped by the Islamic State during the deadliest attack on the Druze community since the start of the war writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.

PM Khamis Tours Coastal Region

The tour of Lattakia and Tartous signal the start of a number of multi-billion pound projects reports SANA.

700 Refugees Return to Syria

The refugees left Lebanon and returned to Syria, after being promised safe passage and immunity from prosecution by the regime reports Zaman Al Wasl.

Iran Aims for the Shi’Ification of Deir ez-Zor

In an attempt to increase its popularity and influence, Iran is trying, with limited success, to create loyal residents in Deir ez-Zor writes Alsouria Net.

252 Million Barrels of Oil Lost

The Syrian Petroleum Company has been working to open up new wells and repair existing well in order to boost production reports Al-Watan.

Syrian Honor Crime Laws Too Lenient

It is believed that between 200 and 300 people are killed each year in Syria in the name of family honor writes Zaman Al Wasl.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Meetings at the United Nations, criticism of the US presence, the Nasib Border Crossing and
an attack in Gaziantep. Catch up on everything that happened in Syria over the weekend.