The ruling Baath party in Syria has reportedly secured a majority, despite a low voter turn out reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A group of workers in Tartous have been punished by their employer for not taking part in the recent elections for the People’s Assembly writes Shaam Network.
Fresh polling was ordered by the electoral commission after suspected discrepancies were reported between the number of cast ballots and the number of registered voters writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Reports have circulated that suggest the coronavirus is spreading in Syria and that there is insufficient supplies to test and prevent the virus.
Reports have emerged that claim Syrians have been forced and coerced into voting in the People’s Assembly election, some of who have cited violence being used writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Elections for the the 3rd legislative term for the People’s Assembly got underway across Syria, with over 7,000 polling stations available for voters writes SANA.
The head of the Syrian Democratic Council has not held meetings with the regime and holds them responsible for the current state of Syria, while calling for a political solution to the crisis reports Sham Network.
State Security launched an arrest campaign in Douma, rounding up over 40 people, some who are wanted for mandatory and backup military service writes Sowt Al-Asima.
A leader from the Alawite community has revealed how the president’s wife, Asma al-Assad, helped to bring down Syrian businessman Rami Makhlouf reports Al-Nass News.
All of the duty-free businesses that were taken by the regime from Rami Makhlouf have been offered to alternative investors writes Alsouria Net.
The General Authority of Forensic Medicine has reported on the suicide rate, which has seen an increase from the previous year, with the most being in Aleppo reports Syria Scope.
Two fighters from the regime’s Third Armoured Division were killing in Raqqa as they guarded an oil field writes Sowt Al-Asima.
As the US has moved a large convoy across the border to their base in Syria, the Syrian army has intercepted and defeated fighters trying to infiltrate Homs reports Al-Masdar.
The Syrian Arab Army has engaged militants that were attempting to infiltrate Homs, killing three and arresting a further three reports Al-Masdar.
It has been announced that a raft of new craft and industrial facilities have entered the labor market in Suweida, bringing with them 40 job opportunities writes SANA.
Parliamentary elections are set for July 19, and confronting the economic sanctions imposed on the regime is a priority for the the Baath leadership writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
In what is seen as the latest violation by the US, a convoy of vehicles carrying military and logistical equipment entered Syria writes SANA.
Tensions are running high following the assassination of prominent figures, with some pointing to the existence of a struggle for dominance between Iran-backed groups and Russia-backed groups writes Al-Modon.
Clashes between the Syrian Arab Army and the Islamic State have resulted in losses for both sides, and the Islamic State being forced to retreat reports Al-Masdar.
Three protestors have been released by the regime, following pressure from the Men of Dignity movement reports Brocar Press.
