Features Archives - The Syrian Observer

Syrians Await Humanitarian Outcome of the Biden-Putin Summit

Friday June 18th, 2021

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

People in Syria are hoping that the summit between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin dissuaded the latter from shutting the Bab al-Hawa crossing, Asharq al-Awsat reports.
What Did the Biden-Putin Summit Mean for Syria ?

Friday June 18th, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

The meeting between the two world leaders brings no hope regarding an imminent political solution in Syria, according to Baladi News.
In Raqqa, SDF from Liberator to Occupier

Thursday June 17th, 2021

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

Locals in Arab-majority towns controlled by the SDF are starting to consider the group as an occupier rather than a liberator, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Syria Response Coordinators Reveal Areas with High Covid Rates

Thursday June 17th, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

The Syria Response Coordinators team called for a strict set of measures to slow the rate of infections, according to Baladi News.
What to Expect From the Russia-US Summit

Wednesday June 16th, 2021

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

Experts say that a mutual understanding bet ween on Syria between Putin and Biden could be reached in the upcoming summit, according to Athr Press.
The Regime Makes Concessions to Allow Exports to Iranian Markets

Wednesday June 16th, 2021

by SY 24 (Opposition website)

The regime is granting concessions to Tehran in order to allow Syrian products into the Iranian market, according to SY 24.
Even Well-Integrated Refugees Face Deportation in Denmark

Tuesday June 15th, 2021

by ZAMAN AL-WASL (Opposition website)

A very well-integrated couple of Syrian refugees in Denmark is facing imminent deportation as part of the country’s strict anti-asylum policies, claims Zaman al-Wasl.
Imitation Dairy Products Spread in Syria, Posing a Public Health Threat

Tuesday June 15th, 2021

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

As the production of imitation dairy and cheese has been allowed in Syria, some are criticizing a decision that neglects the health of the poor, according to Athr Press.
SDF Deceiving Donors to Channel Funds to the PKK

Monday June 14th, 2021

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-Government newspaper)

The SDF continues to use humanitarian concerns to attract funds but uses them for political gains, according to Athr Press.
Child Marriages in Idleb Pose Health, Psychological Risks

Wednesday June 9th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish Agency)

Early marriages in Idleb and its countryside wreak havoc among young girls, according to North Press.
Wheat Supply Fluctuates Due to Drought and SDF Interference

Wednesday June 9th, 2021

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-Government website)

Wheat supply falls dramatically as a result of disputes between warring groups and drought, according to Athr Press.
Lattakia: Shaqifat Beach Becomes Russian Training Field

Tuesday June 8th, 2021

by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition website)

Russia’s military took one of Syria’s most beautiful beaches as a training base, according to Al-Souria Net.
Denmark Justifies Expulsion of Refugees: 13,000 Visited Syria!

Tuesday June 8th, 2021

by AL-MODON (Lebanese Newspaper)

As 13,000 Syrian refugees in Europe have visited Syria between 2018 and 2021, the status of thousands of others is threatened, according to Al-Modon.
Numbers Show the Extent of Sectarian Domination in the Syrian Army

Monday June 7th, 2021

by ZAMAN AL WASL (Opposition website)

Top military positions in the Syrian Army are monopolized by members of the Alawite Community, claims Zaman al-Wasl.
Settlement of the South Yields Low Turnout in Syrian Election

Monday June 7th, 2021

by ATHAR PRESS (Pro-Government newspaper)

The settlement in the Southern part of Syria, that keeps Assad’s forces out of the region of Deraa, is behind the low turnout in the presidential elections, according to Athar Press.