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What Happened Over the Weekend in Syria
Monday January 17th, 2022
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Healthcare worker killed in the al-Hol camp, Iran calls for lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, and U.S. convoy expelled from Qamishli village. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
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HTS Killed Government Soldier in Syria’s Northwest, Hemeimeem
Monday January 17th, 2022
by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish agency)
The HTS has killed a Syrian government soldier in Idleb and wounded two others in an attack, according to North Press.
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ISIS Kills Six Pro-Iran Militants in Syria Desert
Monday January 17th, 2022
by ZAMAN AL-WASL (Opposition website)
At least six pro-Iran militants, including a Revolutionary Guard commander, were killed, in a snap attack by a suspected ISIS group in the Syrian desert, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
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Syria Faces Worst Drought in 70 Years
Monday January 17th, 2022
by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)
Syria is experiencing its worst drought in 70 years, in a major challenge to farmers and agricultural activity, Baladi News reports.
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Assassination of Fourth Division Leader who Participated in Daraa Siege
Monday January 17th, 2022
by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition website)
Abu Turki, a fighter from the Fourth Division of Maher al-Assad, who participated in the siege of Daraa al-Balad, was killed by unknown assailants, according to al-Souria Net.
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In Surprise Statement, Pedersen: No Party Seeks Regime Change in Syria
Monday January 17th, 2022
by AL-HAL NET (Opposition website)
UN Envoy Pedersen has claimed that regime change in Syria is no longer the objective of any party, as it is not realistic, according to al-Hal Net.
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Jordan Top Diplomat Discusses Caesar Act Exemptions in Washington
Monday January 17th, 2022
by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)
The Foreign minister of Jordan has called Washington for more exemptions from sanctions targeting Syria, to resolve the crisis there, according to al-Watan.
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Recap: Cross Border Aid to Syria Remains without UNSC Vote
Thursday January 13th, 2022
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Cross Border aid to Syria through the Bab al-Hawa crossing was extended de facto for an additional six months after pro-regime media had announced its suspension.
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German Court: Syrian Man Guilty of Crimes against Humanity
Thursday January 13th, 2022
by ASHARQ AL-AWSAT (London-based pan-Arab)
A German court has convicted Anwar Raslan of crimes against humanity for overseeing the abuse of detainees at a jail near Damascus a decade ago, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
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AANES Calls for Settlement with Syrian Government to Include all National & Democratic Forces
Thursday January 13th, 2022
by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish agency)
The AANES claims that settlement and reconciliation schemes with the Syrian government should include all National and Democratic Forces, according to North Press.
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Zaitun Source Reveals Details of National Army Operation North of Raqqa
Thursday January 13th, 2022
by ZAITUN AGENCY (Opposition)
The Syrian National Army managed to infiltrate and completely destroy a tunnel used by the SDF north of Raqqa, according to the Zaitun agency.
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Syria, Iran Discuss Cooperation in Public Works, Housing
Thursday January 13th, 2022
by SANA (State-run agency)
Syria and Iran discussed on Thursday mechanisms of cooperation and ways to achieve partnerships in the fields of public works and housing, SANA writes.
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Syria and Palestine Discuss Cooperation in Agriculture
Thursday January 13th, 2022
by SANA (State-run agency)
Syria and Palestine discussed prospects of cooperation in agriculture, through supporting research and exchanging expertise, SANA writes.
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SDF Media Official Killed by Unknown Gunmen in Deir-ez-Zor
Thursday January 13th, 2022
by SYRIA TIMES (Pro-government newspaper)
Farhad Shami, the media official of the SDF, was reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen near the al-Omar field, according to the Syria Times. The information was later denied by Shami.
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U.S. Lawmakers Call on Biden to Refuse Normalization with Assad
Thursday January 13th, 2022
by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition wesbite)
A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives has called on Biden to halt Arab normalization with Assad, according to al-Souria Net.
From The Web
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Conflict, Corruption Turning Lebanon, Syria into Narco-states: Report
ARABNEWS, Wednesday January 19th, 2022
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Winter Storms in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan: CARE Warns Syrians yet Again at Great Risk
RELIEFWEB, Wednesday January 19th, 2022
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Aid Workers in Syria’s al-Hol Camp at Risk after IS Murder Medic
FRANCE 24, Monday January 17th, 2022
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