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Syria Today – Public Sector Wages Doubled; Switzerland Issues International Warrant on Rifaat al-Assad
Thursday August 17th, 2023
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
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Mekdad Urges Arab Unity, Affirms Commitment to Syria’s Sovereignty and Regional Stability
Thursday August 17th, 2023
by AL-BAATH (Pro-government newspaper)
Mekdad also extended a warm welcome to all Syrian refugees seeking to return to their homeland, al-Baath claims.
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Syrian Transportation Grinds to a Halt as Fuel Price Hike Triggers Strikes and Disruptions
Thursday August 17th, 2023
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Assad’s decisions caused a shock in Syrian society, resulting in a strike among taxi and public transport drivers.
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Salaries Increased as Subsidies on Gasoline and Diesel Reduced
Thursday August 17th, 2023
by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)
Assad has issued two legislative decrees aimed at “enhancing the financial well-being of both civilian and military employees”, according to al-Watan.
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Dollar Approaching 15,000 Syrian Pounds
Wednesday August 16th, 2023
by ENAB BALADI (Opposition website)
The value of the Syrian pound continues its downward spiral against foreign currencies, according to Enab Baladi.
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Syria Today – Mekdad in Cairo; Syrians Attacked in Turkey; ISIS Kills Three Soldiers
Wednesday August 16th, 2023
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
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Defense Minister Highlights Western Powers’ Role in Destabilizing Nations at Moscow Conference
Wednesday August 16th, 2023
by AL-BAATH (Pro-government website)
In Moscow, the Defense Minister conveyed Syria’s profound gratitude towards Russia, according to al-Baath.
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Hassakeh: Regime Dismisses Commander of National Defense After Tribal Pressure
Wednesday August 16th, 2023
by ENAB BALADI (Opposition website)
Confrontation occurred between the commander of the National Defense and Muslat of the Jabour tribe, according to Enab Baladi.
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UN Aid Found Buried Underground in Tartous
Wednesday August 16th, 2023
by SYRIA TV (Opposition website)
The aid products were produced by several countries including the UAE, India, China, and Indonesia, according to Syria TV.
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Young Man Killed by Turkish Gendarmerie While Clossing Border Through Smuggling Routes
Wednesday August 16th, 2023
by SHAAM NETWORK (Opposition website)
Observational records have tallied no less than 234 deaths and 231 injuries spanning the period between October 2015 and April 2023, according to Shaam Network.
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Arab Movement in Cairo on Syria Begins with Mekdad-Shoukry Meeting
Wednesday August 16th, 2023
by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)
Shoukry emphasized that the Arab Ministerial Liaison Committee on Syria remains dedicated to fulfilling its mandate, according to Athr Press.
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Syria Today – Jordan Downs Drone from Syria, Turkey Calls Withdrawal “Unimaginable”, Lira Continues Fall
Tuesday August 15th, 2023
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
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Most Passengers are Syrians: 18 People Die as Migrant Boat Sinks off Tunisia
Tuesday August 15th, 2023
by SYRIA TV (Opposition website)
The passengers were mostly from the Kanaker area, Daraa and Quneitera, according to Syria TV.
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Tripartite Turkish Mechanism for Repatriation of Syrian Refugees Focused on Aleppo
Tuesday August 15th, 2023
by AL-MODON (Lebanese website)
Outlined within this mechanism is a plan to construct joint housing facilities in partnership with Qatar, al-Modon writes.
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Exploring Scenarios Involving Assad, UN After the “Bab al-Hawa Understanding”
Tuesday August 15th, 2023
by ENAB BALADI (Opposition website)
The regime’s conditions to maintain the crossing included coordinating aid distribution with the Syrian government, Enab Baladi writes.
From The Web
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Why an Assad advance on Idlib is unlikely
Haramoon (Opposition-affiliated research centre), Wednesday November 23rd, 2022
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Without Cross-border Aid, Millions of Syrians will be Put at Risk
THE NATIONAL, Thursday July 7th, 2022
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