The Syrian Observer
What Happened Over the Weekend
What Happened Over the Weekend
Regime forces retake Kafr Nabudah, accusations of chemical weapon preparations, refugees deported from Beirut airport and journalists targeted in Idleb. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Monday May 27th, 2019
The Syrian Observer
Who’s Who: Fadi al-Mallah
Who’s Who: Fadi al-Mallah
Fadi al-Mallah has been fighting with the regime since 2014 and has been accused of committing a number of human rights violations.
Monday May 27th, 2019
Ibrahim Hamidi – Asharq al-Awsat (London-based, pan-Arab daily)
New US Strategy in Syria to Pressure Russia, Face Iran
New US Strategy in Syria to Pressure Russia, Face Iran
The United States has developed a new strategy that aims to curb the influence of Iran in Syria, but makes little mention of political resolutions to the crisis writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Monday May 27th, 2019
Zaman Al Wasl (Opposition website)
Syrian Refugees in Netherlands Fear Return
Syrian Refugees in Netherlands Fear Return
Syrian refugees living in the Netherlands are fearing that a new report about the situation in Syria could lead to them being deported, despite concerns for their safety reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Monday May 27th, 2019
Al-Watan (pro-government newspaper)
Increasing Numbers of Elderly People Abandoned by Their Families or Forced to Beg on the Streets
Increasing Numbers of Elderly People Abandoned by Their Families or Forced to Beg on the Streets
As more people have fled the country, elderly people are being left behind, but with limited services, many are forced to beg on the streets writes Al-Watan.
Monday May 27th, 2019
Hadia Mansour — Salon Syria (Independent site)
Accidents on the Rise in Idleb as Gun Ownership Becomes Widespread
Accidents on the Rise in Idleb as Gun Ownership Becomes Widespread
A large number of people in Idleb are feeling it necessary to own weapons to protect themselves, but this is causing a rise in injuries and deaths writes Salon Syria.
Monday May 27th, 2019
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Latest News
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What Happened Over the Weekend
by The Syrian Observer Monday May 27th, 2019
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New US Strategy in Syria to Pressure Russia, Face Iran
by Ibrahim Hamidi – Asharq al-Awsat (London-based, pan-Arab daily) Monday May 27th, 2019
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Syrian Refugees in Netherlands Fear Return
by Zaman Al Wasl (Opposition website) Monday May 27th, 2019
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Eight Dead and More Wounded in Idleb and Hama Countrysides
by Hurriya Press Friday May 24th, 2019
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Lebanese Army Gives Notice to Syrian Refugees
by Zaman Al Wasl (Opposition website) Friday May 24th, 2019
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Exodus From Northwest Syria Grows as Fighting Intensifies
by Asharq al-Awsat (London-based, pan-Arab daily) Friday May 24th, 2019
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Connected Trader Secures Contract to Remove Rubble in Ghouta
by Al-Hal (opposition website) Friday May 24th, 2019
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Syria Calls on WHO to Lift Unilateral Coercive Economic Measures
by SANA (official news agency) Friday May 24th, 2019
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Uk Seizes $30,000 of Syrian Regime Cash From Assad’s Niece
by Al-Araby al-Jadeed (London-based pan-Arab newspaper) Thursday May 23rd, 2019
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Opposition Forces Retake Kafr Nabudah
by Alsouria Net (opposition website) Thursday May 23rd, 2019
Interviews
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Van Dam to the Syrian Observer: World Leaders Have to Share Responsibility for Their Role in the War
Wednesday November 14th, 2018
by Wael Sawah - The Syrian Observer
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Nikolaos Van Dam to The Syrian Observer: “If you want to defeat and kill a lion, you must be well-prepared beforehand
Tuesday November 13th, 2018
by Wael Sawah for The Syrian Observer
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Assad Pledges to Regain Control of Northern Syria and Rejects Western Funding for Reconstruction
Monday June 25th, 2018
by SANA (official news agency)
Features
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Increasing Numbers of Elderly People Abandoned by Their Families or Forced to Beg on the Streets
Monday May 27th, 2019
by Al-Watan (pro-government newspaper)
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Accidents on the Rise in Idleb as Gun Ownership Becomes Widespread
Monday May 27th, 2019
by Hadia Mansour — Salon Syria (Independent site)
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No Place for Poor in Damascus During Ramadan
Friday May 24th, 2019
by Damas Post (pro-government website)
Commentary
Does the Regime Need the Idleb Battle?
Friday May 24th, 2019
by Shadi al-Ahmed - Al-Modon (Lebanese news website)
Chemical Weapons—a Renewed Terrorist Lie
Thursday May 23rd, 2019
by Maysoun Youssef — Al-Watan (pro-government newspaper)
Astana’s Failure Leading to a Military Solution in Idleb
Thursday May 16th, 2019
by Mohamed Nader al-Omri — Al-Watan (pro-government newspaper)
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Resources
Statement From Syrian Civil Society Following Brussels III Conference
Thursday April 4th, 2019
by The Syrian Observer
Statement by the governments of France, Germany, UK and US on the 8th anniversary of the Syrian conflict
Monday March 18th, 2019
by The Syrian Observer
From The Web
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Fires, reduced prices disappoint northern Syria’s hopes for record harvest
Syria Direct, Monday May 27th, 2019
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Report: Israeli Source Confirms IDF Responsible for 2015 Assassination of Arch-Terrorist Samir Kuntar
The Algemeiner, Monday May 27th, 2019
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Sky journalist and crew deliberately shot at by Syrian government
The Guardian, Friday May 24th, 2019
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