Syrian Colonel Guilty of Murder, Rape and Torture in ‘Hell on Earth’ jail – BBC News

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by BBC NEWS

Comics of the Week

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by ALI FERZAT

IIIM-Syria welcomes German Court’s Crimes Against Humanity Verdict

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by THE INTERNATIONAL, IMPARTIAL, AND INDEPENDENT MECHANISM

Syria (IIIM) welcomes the landmark judgment against Anwar R, at the Higher Regional Court in Koblenz, found guilty of crimes against humanity.

Recap: Cross Border Aid to Syria Remains without UNSC Vote

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

Cross Border aid to Syria through the Bab al-Hawa crossing was extended de facto for an additional six months after pro-regime media had announced its suspension.

German Court: Syrian Man Guilty of Crimes against Humanity

Thursday January 13th, 2022

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

A German court has convicted Anwar Raslan of crimes against humanity for overseeing the abuse of detainees at a jail near Damascus a decade ago, according to Asharq al-Awsat.

How Putin ‘Anti-humanitarian Intervention’ in Kazakhstan was First Honed in Syria

Thursday January 13th, 2022

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

The intervention of Putin in Kazakhstan and Syria holds many similarities, according to Sam Hamad in al-Araby al-Jadeed.

AANES Calls for Settlement with Syrian Government to Include all National & Democratic Forces

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish agency)

The AANES claims that settlement and reconciliation schemes with the Syrian government should include all National and Democratic Forces, according to North Press.

Syrian Cotton: From 1 Million Tons to Below 20,000 tons

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by SYRIA STEPS (Pro-government website)

The production of Syrian cotton has decreased by more than 90% since the beginning of the war, according to Syria Steps.

Syrian Pharmaceutical Market: Monopoly, Smuggling, and Soaring Prices

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by ETIHAD MEDIA (Opposition website)

Smuggling and monopolies in the pharmaceutical market in Syria are leading to soaring prices and shortages, according to Etihad Media.

Zaitun Source Reveals Details of National Army Operation North of Raqqa

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by ZAITUN AGENCY (Opposition)

The Syrian National Army managed to infiltrate and completely destroy a tunnel used by the SDF north of Raqqa, according to the Zaitun agency.

Syrians in Lebanon: We Work for Bread Only

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by SYRIA TV (Pro-opposition website)

Syrian Turkmen in Lebanon are living under harsh circumstances, as the country’s economy continues its downfall, according to Syria TV.

Syria, Iran Discuss Cooperation in Public Works, Housing

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by SANA (State-run agency)

Syria and Iran discussed on Thursday mechanisms of cooperation and ways to achieve partnerships in the fields of public works and housing, SANA writes.

Syria and Palestine Discuss Cooperation in Agriculture

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by SANA (State-run agency)

Syria and Palestine discussed prospects of cooperation in agriculture, through supporting research and exchanging expertise, SANA writes.

SDF Media Official Killed by Unknown Gunmen in Deir-ez-Zor

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by SYRIA TIMES (Pro-government newspaper)

Farhad Shami, the media official of the SDF, was reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen near the al-Omar field, according to the Syria Times. The information was later denied by Shami.

U.S. Lawmakers Call on Biden to Refuse Normalization with Assad

Thursday January 13th, 2022

by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition wesbite)

A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives has called on Biden to halt Arab normalization with Assad, according to al-Souria Net.