Features Archives - The Syrian Observer

Syrians Tell of a New Enemy After ISIS: The Turkish-Backed Militia

Friday April 9th, 2021

by AL ARABIYA (Pan-Arab channel)

The Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army now poses a new threat to residents of villages in the Hassakeh governorate, according to Al Arabiya.
Dental Treatment In Damascus … For the Wealthy Only!

Friday April 9th, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

Dentists are charging more than state-set prices due to the deteriorating economic conditions in Syria, writes Baladi News.
Begging Phenomenon Grows in Syria’s Damascus Amid Government Inaction

Thursday April 1st, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish news agency)

More people are begging on the streets of Syria’s capital than ever before, writes North Press.
Hummus, Falafel No More Affordable for the Poor in Damascus

Tuesday March 30th, 2021

by IQTISSAD (opposition website)

The costs of once popular dishes have become unaffordable for most Syrians, opposition website Iqtissadi reports
Kurdish Officials Stress Progress in Intra-Kurdish Talks

Tuesday March 30th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish news agency)

American officials are reportedly intent on moving forward with these talks, according to North Press
Why Did Russia Ask Turkey to Open Three Crossings in Northern Syria?

Friday March 26th, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

Russia has asked Turkey to open three commercial crossings in northern Syria hours after raiding a hospital in the Aleppo countryside, writes Baladi News.
Child Labor on the Rise After a Decade of War in Syria’s Idleb

Monday March 22nd, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish news agency)

Economic hardship is driving up the phenomenon of child labor in Idleb, writes North Press.
We Didn’t Understand Syria

Thursday March 18th, 2021

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

Former US Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford recalls how America misunderstood Syria from the beginning of the war, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Russia Is Reshaping the Country’s Future

Friday March 12th, 2021

by Bassam Barabandi, Deyaa Alrwishdi - THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

As the main foreign influence in Syria, Russia now has a considerable role in shaping the country’s future.
ICRC Report: One in Two Young Syrians Have Lost a Loved One

Thursday March 11th, 2021

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

Around half of young Syrians have lost a loved one, causing deep trauma, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Hassan Abbas Passes, Leaving Syrians Feeling Deserted

Tuesday March 9th, 2021

by Wael Sawah - THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

Syrian academic Hassan Abbas will be greatly missed for his contributions to Arabic culture and language, writes Wael Sawah for The Syrian Observer.
94 Syrian Refugees Stripped of their Denmark Residency

Friday March 5th, 2021

by SOWT AL-ASIMA (Opposition website)

Denmark has stripped 94 Syrians of their residency permits and demanded their return to Syria, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Microfinance: What Is It and Why Now?

Friday March 5th, 2021

by ALSOURIA NET (Opposition website)

A new law to encourage microfinance banks aims to create jobs and achieve sustainable development, writes Alsouria Net.
SNHR Report: Extrajudicial Killings Continue in Syria

Wednesday March 3rd, 2021

by AL-AYYAM AL-SOURIYA (Opposition website)

The Syrian Network for Human Rights has documented the killing of 138 civilians in Syria during the month of February alone, reports Ayyam Al-Suria.
Europe Supports Fair, Free Elections in Syria

Wednesday March 3rd, 2021

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

Europe has moved closer to expressing a unified stance on the forthcoming Syrian presidential elections, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.