News Archives - The Syrian Observer

Armed Opposition Thwarts Iranian Attack East of Idleb

Friday December 13th, 2019

by ZAMAN AL WASL (Opposition website)

Regime forces launched a retaliatory attack in Abu Dhur town, following an opposition attack that left 22 elite troops dead reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Turkish Police Search for Residency Violators in Istanbul

Friday December 13th, 2019

by BROCAR PRESS (Syrian opposition site)

Turkish police are cracking down on Syrians living in Istanbul and deporting those who are in violation of the terms of their residency visas reports Brocar Press.
Regime Forces Release 15 Defectors

Friday December 13th, 2019

by SMART NEWS (opposition website)

After protests, the regime has released a number of defectors, who were previously promised that they would not be subject to arrest after reconciliation reports Smart News.
Regime Moves to Hold Elections in Hassakeh

Friday December 13th, 2019

by JISR (opposition website)

The regime has deployed soldiers in Hassakeh to boost security at the local Baath elections that will be held in the area writes Jisr.
Number of Attacks by Regime Forces and Russia in Idleb Decrease with Truce Agreement

Friday December 13th, 2019

by ALSOURIA NET (opposition website)

Following the recent Astana talks, a relative truce has been agreed for the northern province of Idleb, but the regime are continuing with rocket attacks writes Alsouria Net.
Syria Warns of the Illegal Activities Conducted on Its Soil by Some Members of the IFRC

Friday December 13th, 2019

by THE SYRIA TIMES (Pro-government newspaper)

Husam Eddin Ala has said called on the International Red Cross Committee to fulfil their commitments and for the international response to humanitarian situations not to be politicized writes The Syria Times.
Shaaban Stresses Need to Establish a New World Order That Serves the Interests of All Countries of the World

Friday December 13th, 2019

by THE SYRIA TIMES (Pro-government newspaper)

Bouthaina Shaaban has praised the efforts of China, while criticising the West and their attitudes and their interventionist actions in Syria reports The Syria Times.
Syria and Democratic Korea Sign Agreements

Friday December 13th, 2019

by SANA (official news agency)

Syria and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have agreed to work together in the fields of social care, agriculture and fish and scientific research writes SANA.
Washington Considers Punishing New Syrian Figures Backing Assad

Thursday December 12th, 2019

by SYRIA TV (opposition)

The US is set to announce a new list of regime funders and supporters who will be sanctioned for their part in oppressing the Syrian people writes Syria TV.
Joint Statement About the Fate of the Missing, Detained and Forcibly Disappeared

Thursday December 12th, 2019

by ZAMAN AL WASL (Opposition website)

On the sixth anniversary of the kidnapping of four activists, a joint statement has been issued, which calls for truth, justice and accountability writes Zaman al-Wasl.
Astana 14th Round Final Statement Affirms Strong Commitment to Syria’s Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity

Thursday December 12th, 2019

by SANA (official news agency)

At the conclusion of the 14th round of the Astana talks, the guarantor countries have pledged to continue working to ensure the stability of Syria and the elimination of terrorism writes SANA.
22 Elite Troops Killed in Surprise Rebel Attack in Idleb

Thursday December 12th, 2019

by ZAMAN AL WASL (Opposition website)

Opposition forces launched a surprize attack against the elite Tiger Force and Iranian militias near the town of al-Mshairfah east of Idleb city, killing 22 reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Former Rebel Groups Commander Killed in Daraa

Wednesday December 11th, 2019

by BROCAR PRESS (opposition website)

Maher Ibrahim al-Jabawi, who used to lead the Ababil Horan group, has been shot and killed by unknown attackers in the town of Jassem reports Brocar Press.
Precautionary Freeze on Assets of Tarif Al-Akhras and His Children

Wednesday December 11th, 2019

by JISR (opposition website)

Tarif Abdel Basset al-Akhras, who is close to president’s wife, is the latest prominent Syrian to have his assets seized by the regime reports Jisr.
Syrians Launch Campaign in Solidarity With Idleb

Wednesday December 11th, 2019

by ZAMAN AL WASL (Opposition website)

Activists have launched a campaign on social media to highlight the plight of those living and experiencing the assault on Idleb by the regime and Russia reports Zaman Al Wasl.