China’s Xi calls on West to lift Syria sanctions

Friday September 29th, 2023

by REUTERS

Syria Today – ICJ to Hear Syria Torture Claims; China Calls for Lifting of Sanctions

Friday September 29th, 2023

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

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

Syria Welcomes All Syrian Refugees, Urges Western Nations to Ensure Suitable Return Conditions

Friday September 29th, 2023

by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)

Ambassador Sabbagh asserted that the United States has inflicted significant damage on Syria’s oil sector, al-Watan writes.

Russian Foreign Ministry Talks About Contacts With UN on Syrian Issue

Friday September 29th, 2023

by SHAAM NETWORK (Opposition website)

Russian Deputy FM Sergey Vershinin engaged in discussions with the United Nations Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, concerning the Syrian crisis, according to Shaam Network.

Remittances to Syria are Declining: What if the “Fragile” Lifeline is Cut Off? 

Friday September 29th, 2023

by SYRIA TV (Opposition website)

The most common destinations for remittances from Syrian refugees or expatriates are, in order: Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Hama, and Daraa, according to Syria TV.

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situations in Syria

Friday September 29th, 2023

by US MISSION TO THE UN

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situations in Syria

Jordan FM: Smuggling From Syria Increased After Arab Normalization

Friday September 29th, 2023

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

Ayman Safadi has confirmed an alarming increase in drug smuggling operations from Syria to Jordan, according to Baladi News.

Syria Today – Iran, Venezuela to Build Oil Refinery in Homs; Senate to Counter Normalization with Assad

Thursday September 28th, 2023

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria

Jordan Downs Two More Drones Carrying Narcotics Coming From Syria

Thursday September 28th, 2023

by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)

This latest incident marks the 11th such attempt this year, according to Zaman al-Wasl.

After Oil Derivatives: Regime Doubles Gas Prices

Thursday September 28th, 2023

by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)

The price of a domestic gas cylinder has increased to 75,000 SYP from the previous 50,000 SYP, according to al-Watan.

After American Representatives: Sheikh al-Hijri Receives Call From U.S. State Department Official

Thursday September 28th, 2023

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

The U.S. Embassy in Syria affirmed its support for the protests in Suweida via its X platform account, according to Athr Press.

UAE President Advisor: Syrian Regime Must Address Issues of Refugees, Captagon

Thursday September 28th, 2023

by SYRIA TV (Opposition website)

There has been criticism within the Arab world regarding the Syrian regime’s response to normalization, according to Syria TV.

Syria Today – U.S. Captures ISIS Official; Fighting in Deir-ez-Zor Between Regime and SDF

Wednesday September 27th, 2023

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

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

Aleppo: Factions Loyal to HTS Seize Two Towns, Launch More Attacks

Wednesday September 27th, 2023

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

In the wake of these hostilities, all roads in northern Aleppo have been effectively blocked, Baladi News reports.

First Lady at Chinese University : We Face Attempts to Erase National Cultures Through Multiple Means

Wednesday September 27th, 2023

by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)

Asma al-Assad expressed her gratitude to China for its unwavering support of Syria, al-Watan writes.