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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.

COVID-19 Update

Reports have circulated that suggest the coronavirus is spreading in Syria and that there is insufficient supplies to test and prevent the virus.

Someone Commits Suicide Every Two Days in Syria

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.

ISIS Suffers Heavy Losses in Clash with Syrian Army

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.

A New Slap from Bashar al-Assad to Rami Makhlouf

Rami Makhlouf has been dealt a further blow with the announcement that the Ministry of Economy and Trade has rescinded contracts made with the businessman writes Baladi News.

What Happened Over the Weekend

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.

Syrians Fear Hunger over Record Currency Devaluation

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.