News Archives - The Syrian Observer

A Million Syrian Children Born in Neighboring Countries Since 2011

Thursday December 13th, 2018

by Alsouria Net (opposition website)

The UN has expressed their gratitude to the nations hosting refugees and has said that they will be providing help to lessen the burden writes Alsouria Net.
Drinking Water Cut off for a Fourth Day at the al-Rukban Camp

Thursday December 13th, 2018

by Al-Araby al-Jadeed (London-based pan-Arab newspaper)

The conditions for the 55,000 residents of the al-Rukban camp are dire and the loss of water is adding to their troubles reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Turkey Rejects US Plan to Train Local Forces in Syria

Thursday December 13th, 2018

by Anadolu Agency (Turkish news agency)

The US plan to train 40,000 locals in northeastern Syria, has caused concern and anger within Turkey reports Anadolu Agency.
Land Communications and Internet Services Resume in Daraa City

Thursday December 13th, 2018

by SANA (official news agency)

Optical cables were disconnected on Tuesday evening reports SANA.
Jaish al-Islam Held Responsible for Razan Zeitouneh’s Disappearance

Wednesday December 12th, 2018

by Syrian Snack (independent website)

Razan Zeitouneh and three of her friends were kidnapped in the city of Douma, at a time when Jaish al-Islam was in control of the area reports Syrian Snack.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham to Execute Citizen Journalist

Wednesday December 12th, 2018

by Zaman Al Wasl (Opposition website)

Amjad al-Maleh was arrested in December 2017 and is expected to be executed in the next two weeks reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Russian MoD: US Protects Thousands of Terrorists Around al-Tanf

Wednesday December 12th, 2018

by SANA (official news agency)

Russia has claimed that the US is occupying the area around al-Tanf and that they are the responsible for the fate of the Syrian living there writes SANA.
Seven Mass Graves Containing Hundreds of Bodies Found in Deir ez-Zor

Wednesday December 12th, 2018

by SANA (official news agency)

The graves were filled with the bodies of those killed by the Islamic State reports SANA.
People Suffer Bread Shortage in Regime-Held Deir ez-Zor

Wednesday December 12th, 2018

by Zaman Al Wasl (Opposition website)

There are two bakeries that serve the people on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River, who are suffering from a shortage of flour reports Zaman Al Wasl.
More Than Half a Million Killed in Syria Since 2011

Tuesday December 11th, 2018

by The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights

The latest report by the Syrian Observatory of Human Right offers a grim picture of Syria.
Jordan Halts the Import of Goods From Syria

Tuesday December 11th, 2018

by Alsouria Net (opposition website)

Jordanian farmers have been protesting the import of Syrian produce, which they say is hurting them financially reports Alsouria Net.
Syrian Media Says No Attack on Airport

Tuesday December 11th, 2018

by Al-Araby al-Jadeed (London-based pan-Arab newspaper)

Syrian regime media denied an attack near Damascus airport after reports that explosions were heard in the area reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Syria Condemns Illegitimate Excavation Works by US, French and Turkish Troops

Tuesday December 11th, 2018

by SANA (official news agency)

The Foreign and Expatriates Ministry has described the excavation works as a new war crime reports SANA.
Several Problems Hinder Return of Syrian Refugees

Tuesday December 11th, 2018

by Asharq al-Awsat (London-based, pan-Arab daily)

A lack of documentation and the destruction of home is discouraging refugees from returning to Syria writes Asharq al-Awsat.
What Happened Over the Weekend

Monday December 10th, 2018

by The Syrian Observer

Attempts to progress the Manbij roadmap, regime officers killed, barley cultivation in Aleppo and US kills civilians in Hajin. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.