The EU grants multi-million dollar aid packages to refugee host countries, an elderly man is tortured to death in Afrin, four die in a Russian airstrike on oil refineries, and Yazidi women survive sex slavery by ISIS. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Russia has been blamed for an airstrike which caused a huge fire burning 180 trucks and tankers, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syrian pro-government Facebook pages have published pictures of Hafez al-Assad asking him to “rise from the dead” and rid them of the economic crisis, reports Etihad Press.
Syria’s first lady is leading marketing operations for a government-sponsored agriculture project, writes Etihad Press.
Despite Russian promises of fuel and wheat supplies, Damascus has witnessed lengthy queues at gas stations, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
A regime infiltration attempt has been stymied by Turkey-backed opposition forces, according to North Press.
Denmark has stripped 94 Syrians of their residency permits and demanded their return to Syria, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
A new law to encourage microfinance banks aims to create jobs and achieve sustainable development, writes Alsouria Net.
The last month has seen an uptick in coronavirus cases, but only 16,000 cases are officially recorded, writes Asharaq Al-Awsat.
A court case in Spain will decide the fate of seven individuals accused of sending support to ISIS and Jabhat al-Nusra, writes SANA.
The Syrian National Coalition has shocked displaced individuals from Afrin living in Qamishli, writes North Press.
Daraa has witnessed several assassinations against individuals who made settlements in 2018, writes North Press.
Russia plans to establish a permanent military base in central Syria, writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
The infamous al-Hol camp has recorded 31 murders so far in 2021, reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Denmark has refused to acknowledge Assad as the victor of the Syrian war, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
A militia supporting the Assad regime has cut wages by 5,000 Syrian pounds, writes SY 24.
A Syrian minister has attributed the country’s economic challenges to “distortion campaigns broadcast by the hostile media,” writes Al-Watan.
Suweida has witnessed a return of tension after a shooting involving a shepherd and his flock, according to North Press.
Iran has pledged to share scientific expertise and export products to Syria, writes SANA.
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.
