A new investigative report has uncovered the inner workings of Syria’s notorious Branch 251 (Al-Khatib), exposing a hidden economy built on surveillance, corruption, and confiscated foreign currency.
A statement from the Lebanese Prime Minister’s media office confirmed that Salam’s visit aims to reorganize bilateral relations following recent political shifts in Syria.
The Ministry of Justice has set Monday as the final deadline for defected judges to apply for reinstatement. Applicants must undergo a rigorous vetting process, including a formal pledge of political neutrality, al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A forensic analysis conducted by SMEX reveals that the app suffers from serious technical and legal shortcomings.
The fate of these individuals divides Syrian society. One camp—led by the current Damascus authorities—sees it as a betrayal to expel those who fought and suffered alongside Syrians. Yet, many reject this sympathetic view.
The move comes after World Bank President David Malpass confirmed in remarks during a G20 meeting in April that the international financial institution is discussing debt restructuring for a number of troubled countries, including Syria
