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Lebanon: UNHCR New Aid Cut Is Unfair, Refugees Say

The UNHCR have announced that financial and food aid for refugees in Lebanon will end, leaving many wondering how they will survive reports Zaman Al-Wasl.

ISIS Kills Nine Iran-Trained Fighters in Syria: Monitor

Iran-trained Syrian fighters were killed in an attack by the Islamic State in a dawn attack on the desert outpost outside the Euphrates Valley town of al-Mayadeen reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

The Stranded Syrian Trucks

Syrian truck that are trying to get to the Gulf have been stopped at the Jordanian border and denied entry into the country, with no justification given reports Enab Baladi.

Living Difficulties for IDP Families in Syria’s Northeast Derik

Families that have been forced from their homes by military action are moving to Derik in northeastern Syria, but are finding the conditions there equally difficult, with high rents and the cost of basic supplies reports North Press.

Germany Takes in Senior Member of Syria’s ‘White Helmets’

Khaled al-Saleh, who worked as a senior rescue worker from Syria’s White Helmets civilian defence group, have been given refugee in Germany and flew there with his wife and children on Monday evening reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

Has the Syrian Conflict Become ‘Tied’ to Other Files?

Parties involved in the Syria crisis are making diplomatic efforts to secure political gains, before the Biden administration take control in Washington writes Asharq Al-Awsat.

Bahra Fights for Establishment of Independent Bodies

Hadi al-Bahra has proffered Tunisia and Egypt as examples of how a constitution can include provisions for the affairs of refugees and issues related to human rights reports Baladi News.

Lebanese Authorities Release Fuel Ship en Route to Syria

A ship that was smuggling oil to Syria and was seized by Lebanese authorities has now been released, in breach of international law, and risking Lebanese exposure to the Caesar Act writes Sowt Al-Asima.

German Interior Minister Comes Under Fire

Minister of the Interior Horst Seehofer has suggested that Germany may end its general ban on deportations to Syria, angering other German politicians reports Etihad Press.

Russia Blocks Displaced Return To Western Harasta

Russia is preventing civilians from returning to the orchards of Harasta, with it expected that the land will be given to them for a military base writes Zaman Al-Wasl.