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War Monitor Documents 156 Cases of Arbitrary Arrests in Syria

Monday April 6th, 2020

by THE SYRIAN NETWORK FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

The Syrian Network for Human Rights has released a report documenting the arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances that took place during March.
The Deterioration of Syrian Pound Puts Syrian Laborers at Risk

Wednesday April 1st, 2020

by ANA PRESS (Opposition website)

Syrian workers are being crushed under a collapsing currency, high prices, a lack of employment opportunities and forced displacement writes Ana Press.
Sergey Shoygu: “Putin’s Student,” Who Dictates Messages to Assad

Thursday March 26th, 2020

by ALSOURIA NET (opposition website)

Since Russia began its involvement in Syria, Sergey Shoygu has made many trips and has served as an important point of contact between Assad and Putin writes Alsouria Net.
The Regime Needs 325 Years to Release Its Prisoners, According to the Decrees

Wednesday March 25th, 2020

by SYRIAN NETWORK FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Following the recent announcement of a general amnesty by the Syrian regime, the Syrian Network for Human Rights has cast doubt on the regime’s commitment and intentions.
What Can the World Do to Spare Syria From a Disastrous Coronavirus Outbreak?

Friday March 20th, 2020

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

With millions of people displaced and the country’s healthcare system in tatters following nine years of war, the threat of a devastating outbreak of coronavirus in Syria is real writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Damascus Investors Close Their Shops in the Capital’s Markets and Head to the Countryside

Thursday March 19th, 2020

by SOWT AL-ASIMA (Voice of the Capital) - (Opposition website)

Severe economic conditions are pushing traders out of the capital and into the towns and cities of the Damascus countryside, where conditions are more favourable reports Sowt al-Asima.
Idleb Displaced Seek Settlement in Turkish-Held Areas

Thursday March 19th, 2020

by IQTISSAD (independent)

Residents of Idleb are fleeing their homes and seeking to resettle in areas of northern Syria that are controlled by Turkey and their affiliated armed groups writes Iqtissad.
World Health Representative to Al-Watan: No Coronavirus Cases in Syria Yet

Wednesday March 18th, 2020

by AL-WATAN (pro-government newspaper)

The World Health Organization in Damascus has said that coronavirus is not present in the country and has criticised the blockade imposed on the country writes Al-Watan.
The Struggle for the State in Syria

Tuesday March 17th, 2020

by AL-ARABY AL-JADEED

A panel called “The Struggle for the State in Syria” discussed what the future held for Syria and what problems it might face writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Ghaith Rehabilitates His School Road in Hassakeh

Thursday March 12th, 2020

by ZAMAN AL WASL (Opposition website)

Ghaith al-Matar has taken it upon himself to repair the road in his village, so that he and all the other children in his village can go to school writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The Damascus Bombings: Settling Scores or Creative Chaos?

Tuesday March 10th, 2020

by ALSOURIA NET (Opposition website)

Damascus has been hit by a number of explosions that have targeted individuals and reveal a contrary picture of the safe capital that the regime claims reports Alsouria Net.
Unsung Heroes: Syria’s Female White Helmets Step Into the Spotlight

Monday March 9th, 2020

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

The female members of the White Helmet have been a crucial part of the rescue group that have reportedly rescued 114,000 lives since 2013 writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Fierce Hate Campaign Against a Journalist in Idleb

Monday March 9th, 2020

by REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS (NGO)

Independent journalist Mirna al-Hassan, who reports in Idleb, faces a barrage of abuse, threats and lies from pro-Assad figures for the work that she does writes Reporters Without Borders.
The Russian Strategy in Syria

Friday March 6th, 2020

by SYRIA TV (opposition website)

Russia is determined to ensure that Assad reclaims all Syrian territory, but must now negotiate with Turkey to see those plans come to fruition reports Syria TV.
Will the Moscow Summit Create a Syrian Gaza in Idleb?

Thursday March 5th, 2020

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

The presidents of Turkey and Russia are meeting to discuss the situation in Idleb and to try and find a solution that can reduce the violence reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.