May 2013 - The Syrian Observer

What Happened Over the Weekend in Syria

Monday December 6th, 2021

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

The U.S. eliminated a Qaeda leader and renews the training of Kurdish-led group, an attack against a Russian convoy, and arbitrary arrests continue. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend in Syria.
First Joint Iranian Syrian Bank in Syria

Monday December 6th, 2021

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

The Iranian Trade Promotion Organization said that Syria and Iran are establishing a joint bank to facilitate trade, according to Athr Press.
Iranian Efforts to Form another ‘Dahieh’ in Damascus

Monday December 6th, 2021

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

There are Iranian efforts to increase Tehran’s economic influence in Syria, including through the creation of a “Dahieh” in Damascus, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Lebanon: Syrian Refugee Children Blocked from School

Monday December 6th, 2021

by HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH (Human rights organization)

A decision by the Lebanese ministry of education could block Syrian refugee children in Lebanon from attending schools, according to Human Rights Watch.
EU Rejects Ties with the Syrian Government

Monday December 6th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish agency)

The EU top diplomat said that the EU has no reason to reconsider its stance on the Syrian government, according to North Press.
Organizations Call on Macron to Prosecute Former Syrian Regime Officer

Monday December 6th, 2021

by THE LEVANT (Opposition)

Human rights organizations have called on French President Emmanuel Macron to prosecute Abdul Hamid S, a former Syrian regime intelligence officer, for war crimes in Syria, according to the Levant.
European Sanctions on Cham Wings due to Belarus Flights

Monday December 6th, 2021

by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition website)

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Syrian private airline Cham Wings, for facilitating the crossing of migrants to Belarus and then to the Polish borders, according to al-Souria Net.
Syrian Foreign Minister Visits Iran

Monday December 6th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish agency)

The Syrian Foreign Minister will be in Iran for two days to discuss bilateral relations, according to North Press.
Explosions Heard Inside U.S. Occupation Base in al-Tanf, Eastern Homs

Monday December 6th, 2021

by SANA (State-run agency)

Multiple explosions were heard inside the U.S. occupation base in the al-Tanf region close to the border with Iraq, according to SANA.
Moscow Actively Helps Damascus Regain Control of Northeastern Region

Monday December 6th, 2021

by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)

Moscow is helping Damascus regain control of the northeastern regions of Syria through dialogue with the SDF, according to al-Watan.
Talks Between Syria and Belarus to Develop Parliamentary Relations

Friday December 3rd, 2021

by SANA (State-run agency)

The Syria Belarus Friendship Committee discussed with the Belarussian ambassador means of enhancing parliamentary relations between the two countries, SANA writes.
Tahrir al-Sham Raises Tariffs on Imports from Rural Aleppo to Idleb

Friday December 3rd, 2021

by SHAAM NEWS NETWORK (Opposition)

HTS has raised tariffs on several products brought from rural Aleppo into the Idleb area, increasing the levies by up to 30 percent, according to the Shaam News Network.
Syria Participates in Islamic Financial Institutions Conference in Bahrain

Friday December 3rd, 2021

by SANA (State-run agency)

Syria participated in the annual conference of the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institution in Bahrain, according to SANA.
Turkey Condemns Syrian Parliament for Targeting its Territorial Integrity

Friday December 3rd, 2021

by THE DAILY SABAH (Turkish daily)

Turkey on Thursday bashed statements issued by the Syrian parliament that called to “take” the southern Hatay province, according to the Daily Sabah.
Bab al-Hawa Crossing Discloses Number of Syrians Deported by Turkey in November

Friday December 3rd, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

The Bab al-Hawa border crossing department has disclosed the number of passengers traveling to and from Turkey in November, according to Baladi News.