Counting of ‘Farcical’ Syria Vote Delayed by Reruns
Fresh polling was ordered by the electoral commission after suspected discrepancies were reported between the number of cast ballots and the number of registered voters writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Fresh polling was ordered by the electoral commission after suspected discrepancies were reported between the number of cast ballots and the number of registered voters writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Reports have circulated that suggest the coronavirus is spreading in Syria and that there is insufficient supplies to test and prevent the virus.
Reports have emerged that claim Syrians have been forced and coerced into voting in the People’s Assembly election, some of who have cited violence being used writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Elections for the the 3rd legislative term for the People’s Assembly got underway across Syria, with over 7,000 polling stations available for voters writes SANA.
All of the duty-free businesses that were taken by the regime from Rami Makhlouf have been offered to alternative investors writes Alsouria Net.
The General Authority of Forensic Medicine has reported on the suicide rate, which has seen an increase from the previous year, with the most being in Aleppo reports Syria Scope.
Two fighters from the regime’s Third Armoured Division were killing in Raqqa as they guarded an oil field writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Parliamentary elections are set for July 19, and confronting the economic sanctions imposed on the regime is a priority for the the Baath leadership writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Tensions are running high following the assassination of prominent figures, with some pointing to the existence of a struggle for dominance between Iran-backed groups and Russia-backed groups writes Al-Modon.
Clashes between the Syrian Arab Army and the Islamic State have resulted in losses for both sides, and the Islamic State being forced to retreat reports Al-Masdar.
Following news that lawyers in Suweida were intending to protest, security forces surrounded their office and prevented their actions writes Etihad Press.
Rami Makhlouf has been dealt a further blow with the announcement that the Ministry of Economy and Trade has rescinded contracts made with the businessman writes Baladi News.
A hospital in Damascus has sealed of large parts after 40 members of staff contracted coronavirus, or showed coronavirus-like symptoms reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Women in Suweida have gathered to protest the transferring of those arrested at recent protests to Damascus, and called for their release reports Suweida 24 Network.
A spate of new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Damascus and its countryside, bring the total number to 219 reports SANA.
Despite promises made by the regime, protesters who were arrested are being transferred to Damascus, where they will face trial reports Neda-Sy.
The poor economic conditions are forcing merchants to close up their shops and offer them up for investment, as a way to survive writes Al-Watan.
Reconstruction of the Yarmouk Camp planned, another US convoy enters Syria, anti-government protests in Suwedia and anti-US sanctions protests in Lattakia. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
As the value of the Syrian pound continues to fall, families are worried that they will soon no-longer be able to afford food for their families reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
What’s left of the Islamic State is being attacked and harassed by the Palestinian-led Jerusalem Brigade, who are clearing hideouts and uncovering sleeper cells writes Al-Masdar.
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