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Three Leaders Take Reins of National Army in Northern Syria: Who Are They?

Monday October 7th, 2019

by ENAB BALADI (opposition website)

The formation of the National Front for Liberation changed the situation on the ground in northern Syria, but who is leading them. Enab Baladi explains.
Activists Blame Racism for Tragic Suicide of Syrian Child in Turkey

Monday October 7th, 2019

by AL-ARABY AL-JADEED (London-based pan-Arab newspaper)

Syrians in Turkey are pointing to widespread racism as the cause behind the death by suicide of a nine-year-old Syrian boy reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
‘Lost Generation’ of Syrians Looms as Education in Idlib on Verge of Collapse

Monday October 7th, 2019

by ASHARQ AL-AWSAT London-based, pan-Arab daily)

As funding for schools and educational programs in Idleb dries up, there is a growing risk that children will lose out on their chance for a better future reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Why Did Hafez al-Assad Become the ‘Man Who Didn’t Sign’?

Thursday October 3rd, 2019

by Hazem Saghieh – ASHARQ AL-AWSAT (London-based, pan-Arab daily)

Following a coup in 1966, Hafez al-Assad took power in Syria. His rule would be marked by violence and severe oppression writes Asharq al-Awsat.
While Preparing for the Weddings of its Two Sons, a Family in Suweida Learns of their Deaths Under Torture

Monday September 30th, 2019

by SUWEIDA 24 NETWORK (independent)

Despite a settlement agreement with the regime, two brothers from Suweida were arrested by the Syrian security services, tortured and killed, the Suweida 24 network reports
Elie Saab on Asmaa al-Assad: As Gentle as the Breeze

Thursday September 26th, 2019

by AL-MODON (Lebanese news website)

The international fashion designer’s statement is an attempt at polishing the image of the Assad family, al-Modon writes
Insulting Video Taken in Police Station in Afrin Angers Syrians

Wednesday September 25th, 2019

by BROCAR PRESS (Opposition website)

A video showing two children mistreated by the police in Afrin has created an uproar, highlighting the importance of social media in the distribution of information, a Brocar Press story shows
‘Diary of Hell’ in Military Intelligence Division

Wednesday September 25th, 2019

by ZAMAN AL WASL (Opposition website)

A former detainee in a regime prison testifies of his ordeal in Zaman Al Wasl
Prevalence of Criminal Abortion Procedures and “Hymen Restoration”

Tuesday September 24th, 2019

by AL-WATAN (pro-government newspaper)

Abortions and hymen reconstruction are carried illegally and creating dangers for women, a report from Al Watan shows.
Russian Defense Minister: Our Army Gained Experience from Syrian War

Tuesday September 24th, 2019

by ASHARQ AL-AWSAT (London-based, pan-Arab daily)

One of Russia’s most prominent political and military figures confirms once again the use of Syria as a training ground for the Russian military machine, Asharq al-Awsat reports
Peace Remains ‘Unreachable Dream’ for Syrian Family

Monday September 23rd, 2019

by ANADOLU NEWS AGENCY (Turkish news agency)

Thousands of families have been forced out of their homes by the war and violence, living under the harsh conditions, but hoping to one day return writes Anadolu News Agency.
How Russia and Pedersen Are Manipulating the Regime’s Conditions for Launch of the Constitutional Committee

Monday September 23rd, 2019

by BROCAR PRESS (Syrian opposition site)

Russia has stepped in to prevent the regime from blocking the formation of the constitutional committee and protect its work reports Brocar Press.
How Did Syrian Businessman Mohamed Hamsho Strip al-Qaboun Real Estate From Its Owners?

Friday September 20th, 2019

by SOWT AL-ASIMA (Opposition website)

Businessman Mohamed Hamsho, who has close tie to the regime, has been preventing people from returning to their homes and securing the land for development writes Sowt al-Asima.
Northern Idleb Overwhelmed by Displaced People

Thursday September 19th, 2019

by AL-MODON (Lebanese news website)

The recent assault on northern Syrian has created a massive wave of displacements and Idleb is buckling under the pressure reports Al-Modon.
Racist Shihabi Is Presented as an Economic “Savior”

Thursday September 19th, 2019

by BROCAR PRESS (Syrian opposition site)

Fares al-Shihabi, who recently appeared on a TV channel owned by Samer Foz, is well known for his inflammatory and hostile statements about the Syrian people writes Brocar Press.