News Archives - The Syrian Observer

Syria Releases Hundreds of Social Media Critics Ahead of Election

Thursday May 13th, 2021

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

Some 400 inmates charged with cyber-crimes have been released ahead of the presidential elections, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Assad Receives Zarif to Discuss Bilateral Relations and Enhancing Cooperation

Thursday May 13th, 2021

by SANA (Official news agency)

Iran’s foreign minister has discussed bilateral relations and economic cooperation with Assad, writes SANA.
Are Damascus and Ankara Conspiring to Seize the Euphrates?

Thursday May 13th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish news agency)

Some observers are alleging that the Syrian regime and Turkey are aiming to control the Euphrates to put pressure on the Syrian Democratic Forces, writes North Press.
Meeting Between Militia Leaders in Damascus

Thursday May 13th, 2021

by SY 24 (Opposition website)

Militia leaders from Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria will meet in Damascus to discuss their plans for the region, writes SY 24.
US Treasury Removes Assad Regime Officer and Two Dutch Companies From Sanctions List

Thursday May 13th, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

The US has removed a deceased regime general and two Dutch companies from the sanctions list, writes Baladi News.
Posters in Daraa Say “Don’t Elect the Tyrant”

Thursday May 13th, 2021

by ETIHAD PRESS (Opposition website)

Posters have appeared in a city in the Daraa Governorate advising citizens not to elect the “tyrant” Bashar al-Assad, according to Etihad Press.
Regime Pressure Eastern Ghouta Traders to Fund Assad’s Election Campaign

Thursday May 13th, 2021

by SOWT AL-ASIMA (Opposition website)

Syria’s military security has held meetings with businesses in eastern Ghouta, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Assad Ends Retention of Three Categories Within His Reserve Forces

Wednesday May 12th, 2021

by ALSOURIA NET (Opposition website)

Two weeks before the elections, Assad has demobilised several categories of his reserve forces, writes Al-Souria Net.
Homs Council: Syria’s Presidential Elections Are Illegal

Wednesday May 12th, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

The city council of Homs has denounced the upcoming elections as illegal and invalid, reports Baladi News.
HTS to Establish Military Academy in Idleb

Wednesday May 12th, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is planning to set up a military academy, according to Baladi News.
Turkish Soldier Killed, 4 Hurt in Attack in Syria

Wednesday May 12th, 2021

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

An attack on a Turkish supply convoy has killed one soldier and injured others, reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Financial Hardship Push Pro-Turkey Fighters to Join HTS in Idleb

Wednesday May 12th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish news agency)

Economic hardship is pushing more people to join militant groups such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Idleb, writes North Press.
Holding Presidential Elections Affirms Syria’s Adherence to Its Sovereignty: Slovak MP

Wednesday May 12th, 2021

by SANA (Official news agency)

A Slovakian MP has expressed his support for the Syrian presidential elections, writes SANA.
ISIS Landmines Kill Seven Regime Fighters in Syria

Tuesday May 11th, 2021

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

ISIS landmines have killed seven and wounded eighteen, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Supreme Constitutional Court Announces Final Decision on List of Candidates for Presidency

Tuesday May 11th, 2021

by SANA (Official news agency)

Three individuals will be considered for the presidential elections later this month, writes SANA.