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From War, to Turkey, to Top Scores: The Story of a Young Syrian Refugee

Tuesday July 6th, 2021

by ANADOLU AGENCY (Turkish Agency)

After fleeing war and taking shelter in Siirt, in 2015, Dlyar Safo got a full score on the LGS, thanks to the support he got from his teachers and family, according to Anadolu Agency.
Refugees in Greece’s Kos Camp Face Diseases and Rodents

Monday July 5th, 2021

by SY-24 (Opposition website)

Dire living conditions in the greek camp are threatening the health of refugees, according to SY-24.
Risky Child Labour Spreads in Deir-ez-Zor

Thursday July 1st, 2021

by SY-24 (Opposition website)

Children in Deir-ez-Zor are taking risky summer jobs to help their families make ends meet, according to SY-24.
University Professor Looking to Work for Russian Militias

Tuesday June 29th, 2021

by AL-MODON (Lebanese news website)

A university professor tried to use his connections to be enrolled as a mercenary in Libya, as the economic situation in Syria worsens, according to al-Modon.
What’s Behind the Tension Between Kurds in Iraq and Syria?

Friday June 25th, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

Relations with the Kurdistan Workers Party seem to be at the core of the conflict between Iraqi and Syrian Kurds, according to Baladi News.
Assad Calls Businesspeople Outside Syria “Traitors”

Friday June 25th, 2021

by ENAB BALADI (Opposition website)

The Syrian regime is trying to classify people into two categories: the loyal ones who stayed and the traitors who fled, according to Enab Baladi.
More Than Half of Damascus’ Population Below Poverty Line

Friday June 25th, 2021

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

According to a study, 53% of Damascus’ population is poor, and close to 42% rely on aid, according to Athr Press.
Iranian-Backed Groups Exploiting Children in Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor

Thursday June 24th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish Agency)

Iranian-backed groups are taking advantage of underpaid children to complete construction works, according to North Press.
Syria and the ‘American Test’ for Russia

Wednesday June 23rd, 2021

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

As a meeting about the Syrian conflict prepares in Rome, the Biden administration’s position towards Syria and Russia is still subject to debate, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
U.S. Intelligence Trains ISIS in Eastern Syria

Tuesday June 22nd, 2021

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

ISIS fighters are enrolled in the SDF’s ranks and trained by the US, according to Athr Press.
Yedioth Ahronoth: Assad Trying to Appease Tel Aviv for Months

Tuesday June 22nd, 2021

by ORIENT NET (Opposition website)

According to an Israeli newspaper, Assad hopes to improve his relations with Israel to move to Washington’s good side, Orient Net reports.
Iranian Exports to Syria Up 73%

Monday June 21st, 2021

by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition website)

Iranian exports to Syria stood at 49 million US dollars, whereas Syrian imports only reached two million dollars, according to al-Souria Net.
What’s Behind the Lifting of Sanctions on Syrian Businessman Companies?

Monday June 21st, 2021

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

Analysts see the lifting of sanctions on the companies of a Syrian businessman operating in the UAE as a gesture of goodwill from the US to Russia, according to Athr Press.
What Stances Does Iran’s New President Have on Syria?

Monday June 21st, 2021

by Al-Souria Net (Opposition website)

The new Iranian president seems to be a strong proponent of his country’s involvement in Syria, according to al-Souria-Net.
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.