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Syrian Commission on Financial Markets and Securities Calls for Abolition of Decree Criminalizing Dealing in US Dollars

Wednesday February 24th, 2021

by ENAB BALADI (Opposition website)

A commission has called for an appropriate and legal mechanism to allow people to deal in foreign currencies, according to Enab Baladi.
Northwest Syria Witnesses Uneasy Calm Following Mutual Bombing

Wednesday February 24th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish news agency)

After a spike in violence between the government and opposition forces, northwest Syria has experienced a brief respite, reports North Press.
Mekdad Calls Pederson Not To Set Timetable for Discussing Syrian Constitution

Wednesday February 24th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish news agency)

Syria’s minister of foreign affairs has demanded the UN’s neutrality in discussions over the Syrian Constitutions, writes North Press.
Factions Prevent Locals From Crossing Trunbeh Corridor in Saraqeb

Wednesday February 24th, 2021

by SANA (Official news agency)

Local opposition groups are blocking families from returning to their homes in government-controlled areas, writes SANA.
Assad Sent Secret Message To Russia During Eastern Ghouta Battles

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021

by SOWT AL-ASIMA (Opposition website)

A leaked secret message reveals that Assad called for Russian military intervention during the 2013 battles of eastern Ghouta, Sowt Al-Asime reports.
HTS Denies Regime Claims Regarding Idleb Humanitarian Crossing

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021

by ZAMAN AL-WASL (Opposition website)

Opposition militia HTS has denied the opening of a so-called “corridor” for residents of Idleb to return to government-held regions, writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
SDF Arrests 20 People in Raqqa

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021

by ALSOURIA NET (Opposition website)

20 members of the Tarn family have been arrested by the SDF in Raqqa for unknown reasons, reports Al-Souria Net.
Russian General Meets With Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri in Suweida

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021

by ETIHAD PRESS (Opposition website)

Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri has briefed a top Russian general about the situation in Suweida, according to Etihad Press.
Mekdad: Human Rights Council Should Put Grave Violations on Top of Its Priorities

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021

by SANA (Official news agency)

Syria’s foreign minister has called for an end to US and EU unilateral measures against Syria, reports SANA.
Pederson Discusses Economic Situation in Syria and Political Process

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021

by THE SYRIA TIMES (Pro-Government newspaper)

During his visit to Damascus, Pederson has discussed the economy, peace process, and the US and Turkish role in Syria, reports The Syria Times.
A Child Dies in the SDF-Controlled Al-Howl Camp in Hassakeh Due To Absence of Healthcare

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021

by SANA (Official news agency)

Poor healthcare and other services have led to the death of a child in al-Howl camp in Hassakeh, writes SANA.
Syrian Negotiation Committee Met With US Envoy for Syria

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish news agency)

The Syrian Negotiation Committee has reiterated the need for Assad to engage in the political process, according to North Press.
US-Backed Militants Steal 140,000 Barrels per Day of Syrian Oil in Hassakeh

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021

by AL-MASDAR (Pro-Regime Lebanese website)

US-backed SDF steals 140,000 barrels of crude oil every day, writes Al-Masdar.
What Happened Over the Weekend

Monday February 22nd, 2021

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

Syria receives coronavirus vaccines from Israel, 21 ISIS jihadists killed in the past 24 hours, and Israeli woman released by Syria in Russian-mediated prisoner swap. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Are Pro-Regime Artists Going Too Far?

Monday February 22nd, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

Artists loyal to the Syrian regime have criticized living conditions in regime-controlled areas, writes Baladi News.