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February 2021

What Happened Over the Weekend

Syria receives coronavirus vaccines from Israel, 21 ISIS jihadists killed in the past 24 hours, and Israeli woman released by Syria in Russian-mediated prisoner swap. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Robert Ford Opens Up To the Syrian Observer

The Syrian Observer sat down for an interview with the former US ambassador in Damascus Robert Ford to discuss his opinion on the new US administration’s role in Syria.

Are Pro-Regime Artists Going Too Far?

Artists loyal to the Syrian regime have criticized living conditions in regime-controlled areas, writes Baladi News.

Syrian Pound Crashes Further

The Syrian pound has sunk even further, reaching a new low of 3,430 against the dollar in Damascus, writes Al-Modon.

Pedersen Visits Damascus Amid Hesitation

The UN Special Envoy for Syria has paid a “reluctant” visit to Damascus, amid tensions over the stalled Constitutional Committee, according to Al-Watan.