Syria Today – Assad in Jeddah for Arab Summit

Friday May 19th, 2023

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.

Inside Idleb, Syria’s Last Rebel-held Enclave • FRANCE 24 English

Friday May 19th, 2023

by FRANCE24

Assad Dismisses Officers Responsible for Protecting Him

Friday May 19th, 2023

by SAWT AL-ASIMA (Opposition website)

A security team, supervised by Asma al-Assad, collected information about the officers responsible for guarding the presidential palace, according to Sawt al-Asima.

Bashar al-Assad. and the Drug Predicament that Determines his Fate

Friday May 19th, 2023

by AL-TAREEQ (Opposition website)

Saudi Arabia is attempting to persuade Washington to consider its approach by offering incentives to Assad in exchange for US support, according to al-Tareeq.

Cavusoglu: Syrian-Turkish Rapprochement Needs Firm Military & Diplomatic Participation

Friday May 19th, 2023

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

Mekdad said the primary objective of talks was ending any form of illegal military presence on Syrian territory, according to Athr Press.

Syria Today – Assad Prepares for Friday Arab Summit; Washington Skeptical, Holds Secret Talks in Oman?

Thursday May 18th, 2023

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.

Qatar: Normalization with Syrian Regime is Sovereign Affair of Individual Countries

Thursday May 18th, 2023

by AL-MODON (Lebanese website)

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani highlighted the necessity of a solution that satisfies the Syrian people, according to al-Modon.

Assad Plans to Visit Saudi Arabia on Thursday to Meet with Mohammad bin Salman

Thursday May 18th, 2023

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

Assad will arrive in Saudi Arabia a day before the summit for bilateral talks, Baladi News reports.

From Jeddah, Mekdad Calls on Arabs to Rebuild Syria as Condition for Refugees Return

Thursday May 18th, 2023

by SYRIA TV (Opposition website)

Mekdad expressed optimism about the constructive role of Arab nations in facilitating the repatriation of refugees, according to Syria TV.

Turkey Kills SDF Leader North of Raqqa

Thursday May 18th, 2023

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

The Turkish Anadolu Agency reported that Turkish intelligence successfully neutralized Toba Karaköç, Baladi News reports.

Syria Today – Quake-Hit Areas Under Dire Conditions; Iran FM Calls for Reconstruction

Wednesday May 17th, 2023

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.

In Order to Please Ankara: Julani Cracks Down on Opposition to Syrian-Turkish Rapprochement

Wednesday May 17th, 2023

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

Julani aims to position himself as a partner to Ankara, according to Athr Press.

Pedersen Multiplies Meetings, Constitutional Committee Between Two Tracks

Wednesday May 17th, 2023

by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition website)

The prospects of the Constitutional Committee’s process resuming in the next phase remain uncertain, according to al-Souria Net.

“Prevention of Normalization with Assad” Act Goes to a Vote in Congress After Amendments

Wednesday May 17th, 2023

by SYRIA TV (Opposition website)

The bill explicitly prohibits the U.S. federal government from recognizing or normalizing relations with any government in Syria under the leadership of Bashar al-Assad, according to Syria TV.

Syria Today – Bin Zayed Invites Assad to COP28; Pedersen Resumes Efforts; Syria Arrests Drug Smugglers

Tuesday May 16th, 2023

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