Features Archives - The Syrian Observer

Germany Convicts Syrian in Landmark Torture Trial

Thursday February 25th, 2021

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

In an international first, a former Syrian intelligence service member has been found guilty of crimes against humanity, writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Congress Inches Closer To Approval Of Bassam Barabandi Act

Friday February 19th, 2021

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

The US is posed to pass an act incentivizing informants to share information regarding evasion of US or UN sanctions, writes The Syrian Observer.
Reem al-Hajj, Sexual Assault Victim, Urges Women To Confront Society To Recover From Trauma

Friday February 19th, 2021

by Reem al-Hajj - ZAMAN AL-WASL (Opposition website)

Sexual assault victim Reem al-Hajj describes the journey recovering from her trauma, writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
Brigadier General Manaf Tlass To Head Syrian Military Council

Wednesday February 17th, 2021

by ZAITUN AGENCY (Opposition website)

High-profile regime defector Manaf Tlass will head the Syrian Military Council, according to Zaitun Agency.
Security Chaos, Faction Infighting in Northern Aleppo

Tuesday February 16th, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

Turkish-controlled zones in Aleppo are witnessing higher rates of bombings, assassinations, and infighting, writes Baladi News.
Russia Establishes Military Unit in Northeastern Syria

Tuesday February 16th, 2021

by ANADOLU NEWS AGENCY (Turkish news agency)

Strengthening its military presence, Russia has established a new unit near Hassakeh, writes Anadolu News Agency.
Assad Placates Southern Syria Ahead of Elections

Monday February 15th, 2021

by ENAB BALADI (Opposition website)

Assad has attempted to boost his popularity in the South, by cancelling outstanding penalties for wanted people, writes Enab Baladi.
Turkey’s Syria Strategy in Doubt After US Policy Shift

Friday February 12th, 2021

by ARAB NEWS (Saudi newspaper)

Turkey may be forced to rethink its Syria strategy after the US commits to fight ISIS alongside Kurdish-led Syrian Defence Forces, reports Arab News.
‘Joint Syrian Military Council’ Proposed To Russia as It Commits To Assad

Thursday February 11th, 2021

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

Syrian opposition figures have proposed to Russia the formation of a joint military council, reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syrian ‘Military Evaders’ Face Unlawful Seizure of Property, Assets

Thursday February 11th, 2021

by HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

Those who skip military service will face seizure of punishments including property and asset seizure, writes Human Rights Watch.
‘No Legitimacy for Assad and His Elections’ Campaign Kicks Off

Wednesday February 10th, 2021

by AL-MODON (Lebanese news website)

This week marks the beginning of a campaign working to highlight the illegitimacy of the upcoming presidential elections, reports Al-Modon.
SDC May Join Negotiating Committee if it Agrees to These Four Conditions

Monday February 8th, 2021

by AL-MODON (Lebanese news website)

Four conditions must be met by the Syrian Democratic Council if it wishes to join the Syrian Negotiating Committee, reports Al-Modon.
US State Department: We Won’t be Lenient in Implementing Caesar Act

Friday February 5th, 2021

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

The Biden administration will adhere strictly to the Caesar Act’s sanctions package without interfering with humanitarian aid, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
Working Women in Syria’s Damascus Face Sexual Harassment, Exploitation

Thursday February 4th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish news agency)

As the economic situation deteriorates, women have been forced to (re)enter the labor market, accepting unsuitable working conditions, writes North Press.
In a First, Syrian Refugee Runs for German Parliament

Thursday February 4th, 2021

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

Six years after having fled Syria, a social worker has announced his candidacy to represent the Green Party in Germany’s Bundestag parliament, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.