September 2020 - Page 2 of 20 - The Syrian Observer

Electricity Sectors Losses in Syria up to 100 Billion Dollars

Friday October 15th, 2021

by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)

Losses in the energy sector in Syria since the beginning of the war are close to 100 billion dollars, according to al-Watan.
UK Policy Questioned After Syrian Businessmen Sanctions Exemption

Friday October 15th, 2021

by ENAB BALADI (Opposition website)

The decision by the UK to remove sanctions on Syrian businessmen close to the regime raises questions about London’s policy towards Syria, according to Enab Baladi
U.S. Rules out Normalizing Ties with Syria’s Assad Regime

Friday October 15th, 2021

by THE DAILY SABAH (Turkish daily)

The U.S. Secretary of State said on Wednesday that his country rules out normalization with the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad, according to the Daily Sabah.
Turkey Cannot Merge HTS with SNA in Northwest Syria: Politicians

Thursday October 14th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish Agency)

Attempts by Turkey to merge Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) with the Syrian National Army (SNA) are “impossible”, a Syrian opposition figure told North Press.
Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Publishes Content of “Futile” Jordan Non-Paper for Syria

Thursday October 14th, 2021

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

The “paper” provided by Jordan to western capitals about Syria includes re-engaging with the regime and providing it with incentives to commit to a political transition, according to Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Mekdad Meets Lebanese Counterpart and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister

Thursday October 14th, 2021

by THE SYRIA TIMES (Pro-government newspaper)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates held on Tuesday separate meetings with his Lebanese counterpart and the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister to discuss cooperation, according to the Syria Times.
Russia Ceases Financial Support to Daraa Eighth Brigade

Thursday October 14th, 2021

by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition website)

The Eighth Brigade, which is prominent in the Daraa governorate and led by Ahmed al-Awda, no longer receives financial support from Russia, and is therefore financially subjected to the Syrian regime, according to al-Souria Net.
Opposition Leader Meslet: U.S. not Willing to Normalize with Regime

Thursday October 14th, 2021

by NEDAA POST (Opposition website)

The leader of the Syrian opposition has claimed that the U.S. does not intend to normalize ties with the Syrian regime, stressing the importance of U.S.-Turkish coordination on Syria, according to Nedaa Post.
With an Israeli Girl, Son of Rami Makhlouf Drives a 300,000 USD Ferrari

Thursday October 14th, 2021

by AL-HAL (Opposition website)

Ali Rami Makhlouf, the son of a crony and cousin of the Syrian President, appeared while driving a luxury car alongside an Israeli model in Los Angeles, according to al-Hal.
Turkey Loyalists Gear Up for Northern Syria Operation

Thursday October 14th, 2021

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

Military developments in northern Syria point to an imminent military operation by Turkey and its allies against the Kurdish-dominated SDF, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Investment Opportunities in Syria are Promising, Minister Khalil Says

Thursday October 14th, 2021

by SANA (State-run agency)

The Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Samer al-Khalil encouraged investors to take advantage of ‘great and promising’ investment opportunities in Syria, SANA reports.
Low Settlements Turnout in Daraa Countryside

Wednesday October 13th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish agency)

Settlement centers established in the countryside of Daraa witnessed low turnout by militants, North Press reports.
Assad Expects More Normalization as Biden Looks Elsewhere

Wednesday October 13th, 2021

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

Normalization with the Assad regime is accelerating, as the Biden Administration focuses on the far-east, according to Ashraq al-Awsat.
In 24 hours: Developments Might Change Reality of Northern Aleppo

Wednesday October 13th, 2021

by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition website)

The intensification of the conflict in Northern Syria, between the SDF and Turkish-backed groups, signals a change in the region’s realities, according to al-Souria Net.
Death of Four Regime Officers, Including a Brigadier General

Wednesday October 13th, 2021

by SHAAM NETWORK (Opposition website)

Four officers of the Syrian regime army have died under varying circumstances, according to the Shaam Network.