November 2021 - The Syrian Observer

U.S. Treasury Gives More Latitude to NGOs in Syria.

Friday November 26th, 2021

by NORTH PRESS (Kurdish agency)

The U.S. has expanded the authorizations for NGOs to engage in certain transactions and activities in Syria, according to North Press.
22 Nonoperating Companies in Syria Put up for Investment

Friday November 26th, 2021

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

The Ministry of Industry has put on the market several companies in Syria that have stopped working and have been sabotaged and destroyed, to be subjected to investment again, according to Athr Press.
Bogdanov, Pedersen: Solution to Crisis in Syria in UN Resolution 2254

Friday November 26th, 2021

by SANA (State-run agency)

The UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen and Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Mikhail Bogdanov, have reaffirmed the need for a political solution in Syria in accordance with UN Resolution 2254, according to SANA.
Minister: Investments in Tourism Can Create 100 Thousand Jobs

Friday November 26th, 2021

by SANA (State-run agency)

The minister of tourism has announced a plan to develop tourism in Syria through investments that can create jobs, according to SANA.
SOC Welcomes Australia Designation of Hezbollah as Terrorist

Friday November 26th, 2021

by SOC MEDIA DEPARTMENT (Opposition)

Through its secretary-general, the SOC welcomed the designation by Australia of the Lebanese Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization, according to the SOC Media department.
Palmyra Artifacts Recovered from Switzerland

Friday November 26th, 2021

by AL-HAL NET (Opposition website)

Syria’s permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva said that Switzerland has handed over three artifacts from Palmyra to Damascus, according to al-Hal.
Violent Clashes in as-Suweida After Regime Arrests Civilians

Friday November 26th, 2021

by ZAMAN AL-WASL (Opposition website)

The city of as-Suweida has witnessed violent clashes after regime forces arrested civilians in the state’s hospital, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
SDC Pushed by Russia to Hold Dialogue with Damascus

Friday November 26th, 2021

by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)

During the meeting between Ilham Ahmed, and the Russian FM, Russia pressured the SDC to hold discussions with the government in Damascus, according to al-Watan.
Four Killed in Israeli Strikes on Syria: War Monitor

Thursday November 25th, 2021

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

Four people were killed by an Israeli strike on central Syria, including two civilians, al-Araby al-Jadeed reports.
84 Billion Pounds in Revenues at Nassib Crossing Since Start of 2021

Thursday November 25th, 2021

by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)

The Nassib border crossing with Jordan has generated 84 billion Syrian Pounds in revenues in 2021, according to al-Watan.
Julani: New Failed Attempts to Improve Tahrir al-Sham Image

Thursday November 25th, 2021

by AL-HAL NET (Opposition website)

Julani, the leader of the HTS, is trying to improve his image to gain credibility in the eyes of the local community as well as in those of the west, according to al-Hal.
Talks Between Syria and Oman on Boosting Bilateral Relations

Thursday November 25th, 2021

by SANA (State-run agency)

Buthaina Shaaban discussed with the deputy Prime minister of Oman the bilateral relations between Syria and the sultanate, according to SANA.
How Would Syria Change and ‘Moderate?’

Thursday November 25th, 2021

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

Cooperation with the regime in Syria will not necessarily lead to its moderation, Hazem Saghieh writes in an op-ed in Asharq al-Awsat.
Organizations Call on Jordan to release Syrian Journalist Ibrahim Awad

Thursday November 25th, 2021

by SYRIA TV (Opposition website)

The Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders have called on Jordan to release Syrian journalist Ibrahim Awad, according to Syria TV.
Russia Plan to Destabilize Eastern Syria

Thursday November 25th, 2021

by AL-HAL NET (Opposition website)

Russia has planned to destabilize the northern and eastern parts of Syria in order to expand its influence there, according to al-Hal Net.