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December 2020

Bahra Fights for Establishment of Independent Bodies

Hadi al-Bahra has proffered Tunisia and Egypt as examples of how a constitution can include provisions for the affairs of refugees and issues related to human rights reports Baladi News.

Lebanese Authorities Release Fuel Ship en Route to Syria

A ship that was smuggling oil to Syria and was seized by Lebanese authorities has now been released, in breach of international law, and risking Lebanese exposure to the Caesar Act writes Sowt Al-Asima.

German Interior Minister Comes Under Fire

Minister of the Interior Horst Seehofer has suggested that Germany may end its general ban on deportations to Syria, angering other German politicians reports Etihad Press.

Russia Blocks Displaced Return To Western Harasta

Russia is preventing civilians from returning to the orchards of Harasta, with it expected that the land will be given to them for a military base writes Zaman Al-Wasl.

SNHR: Whereabouts of Over 3,000 Syrians Unknown

The Syrian Network for Human Right say that the Syrian Democratic Forces have taken over 3,000 people, whose whereabouts are still unknown reports Anadolu Agency.

Rouhani To Mikdad: Iran Will Always Stand by Syria

Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad has met with Hassan Rouhani and discussed challenges that the two countries face and means of strengthening their relationship writes SANA.

Missile Hits Turkish Forces in Idleb

An unknown attacker fired a shoulder mounted missile at a guard at a Turkish military base in Idleb, causing material damage reports Baladi News.

Russia Propositions SDF in Ayn Issa

Russia officials have told SDF leadership that the threat of a Turkish invasion of Ayn Issa is real and they should withdraw from the area reports Asharq Al-Awsat.

Russia’s New Settlement Agreement

Following increasing tensions, Russian official have met with residents of Daraa and agreed a new settlement, which should put an end to raids and arrests reports Nedaa Syria.