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Assad Regime Seizes Homes Using Anti-Terror Laws

Rights activists have revealed that the Syrian state is using anti-terrorism law to seize opponents’ property reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Israeli airstrikes, a Syrian refugee assaulted in Britain, protests in northern Syria and a high civilian death told in November. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Suicides on the Rise in Regime Areas

Since 2015, 364 people have committed suicide, with the highest reported numbers in Damascus writes Enab Baladi.

Assad Reshuffles Cabinet

As well as reshuffling the cabinet, President Assad also established the National Reconciliation Agency writes SANA.

10,000 Patients With Cancer in Suweida Province

Suweida has some of the highest cancer rates in the country, which is said to be caused by diet and psychological stress reports Zaman Al Wasl.

Syrian Women Become Breadwinners

In order to provide for themselves and their families, Syrian women have stepped up and taken jobs that were traditionally only for men writes Alsouria Net.

Syrian Turkmen Choose a New Flag

In an effort to present a unified front, the Syrian Turkmen convened a meeting to pick a new flag that will represent them at political and social forums writes Enab Baladi.