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Arrest Campaign Targets Syrian Kurds in and around Damascus

Wednesday November 24th, 2021

by ORIENT NEWS (Opposition website)

An arrest campaign targeting mainly Syrian Kurds is currently occurring in Damascus and its outskirts, according to Orient News.
Syria, Oman to Enhance Cooperation in Historical Documentation

Wednesday November 24th, 2021

by THE SYRIA TIMES (Pro-government newspaper)

Syria and Oman signed an agreement to deepen cooperation between them in historical documentation and study, according to the Syria Times.
Is Syria Attending the Arab League Summit in Algeria as an Observer?

Wednesday November 24th, 2021

by AL-HAL NET (Opposition website)

In the absence of an Arab consensus, Syria might return to the Arab League as a mere observer state, according to al-Hal.
Jordan King Reiterates Support for Sovereignty of Syria

Wednesday November 24th, 2021

by THE SYRIA TIMES (Pro-government newspaper)

King Abdullah II of Jordan renewed his country’s support for the sovereignty, stability, unity of Syria, and the safety of its territories and people, the Syria Times reports.
Russia and Iran ‘Understanding’ Leads to T4 Airbase Evacuation in Syria

Wednesday November 24th, 2021

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

Russia successfully pressured Iran to withdraw from the T4 airbase in central Homs, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Rehabilitating Assad: The Struggle for Influence in Syria’s Endgame

Tuesday November 23rd, 2021

by AL-ARABY AL-JADEED (London-based pan-Arab)

As the UAE bets on normalization with Assad to diminish Iranian influence in Syria, it remains unclear whether this strategy will work, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Iranian Official: Turkey Controls 30% of Syrian Economy, Iran Only 3%

Tuesday November 23rd, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

The deputy head of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce regretted that while Turkey controls 30% of the Syrian economy, his country only accounts for 3% of trade, according to Baladi News.
Erdogan Continues Turkification, Opens Turkish-language School in Afrin

Tuesday November 23rd, 2021

by AL-WATAN (Pro-regime newspaper)

A Turkish-language school was opened by the Turkish regime in Afrin, as part of its policy of Turkification, according to al-Watan.
Despite Qatar Objection, Syria to Attend Upcoming Arab League Summit

Tuesday November 23rd, 2021

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

Syria will resume its position in the Arab League of States during the organization’s upcoming meeting next March in Algeria, according to sources quoted by Athr Press.
SDF: Syrian Government Exploits Turkish Threats to Dominate Northeast

Tuesday November 23rd, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish agency)

The Syrian government is taking advantage of Turkish threats in Northeast Syria to extend its influence there, according to North Press.
Syria, Pakistan Sign Agreement on Education and Culture

Tuesday November 23rd, 2021

by THE SYRIA TIMES (Pro-government newspaper)

Syria and Pakistan signed an agreement on Monday to boost cooperation in education and culture, the Syria Times writes.
Lavrov: Some States Continue to Hinder Return of Displaced Syrians

Tuesday November 23rd, 2021

by SANA (State-run agency)

The Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov, claimed during a meeting with his Lebanese counterpart that some states are hindering the safe return of refugees, SANA reports.
Misguided Decisions Force Girls to Quit School in Eastern Syria

Tuesday November 23rd, 2021

by SY-24 (Opposition website)

A decision by the AANES to postpone schooltime to the afternoon has pushed many girls out of school, according to SY-24.
What Happened Over the Weekend in Syria

Monday November 22nd, 2021

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

Aid from Belarus to Syria, U.S. lawmakers question Biden strike, and Fourth Division withdraws from Daraa. Catch up on everything over the weekend.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Evacuates T4 Military Airport in Homs

Monday November 22nd, 2021

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

Iranian militias emptied the T4 military airport in eastern Homs and transported its equipment to another one in the south of the governorate, according to Baladi News.