Poverty rates and population density in some areas of the capital and its surroundings are basic factors behind spread of prostitution, says prosecutor
“Guards are very strict on smuggling cigarettes into the Yarmouk basin and have recruited females to inspect women for this purpose”
The work of charitable associations which targeted poverty and those in need prior to 2011 has expanded to include migrants and wounded and families of martyrs
Rising prices and lower incomes mean Syrian families are struggling to find the average 8,000 pounds a day to pay for meals during the holy month of Ramadan
Al-Souria investigates Hezbollah’s alleged drug trafficking ring in Damascus
Despite reports by loyalist media of humanitarian aid entering the suburb, starving civilians forced to remain in besieged city and given only one loaf of bread
Witnesses report many residents have returned to Raqqa as Islamic State forces close all exit roads leading out of the city
International rights monitors issue report detailing the phenomenon of Syrian child labor in Jordan
Officials approve funds for rehabilitating the damaged areas and granting financial support to the families of victims and the injured following Monday’s bombing attacks
Local council and civil defense issue calls for international community to intervene to protect only road leading into rebel-held Aleppo
Pro-regime media has issued calls for Adib Mayaleh to stand down after the pound fell to record low levels against the dollar
Reports claim authorities have cut communications, water and electricity to the prison as negotiations to release guards fall through
Homs Media Center reports mortar shelling in northern town as second batch of aid convoys enters besieged Rastan
Second phase of reconciliation sees the return of families to Al-Hamraa following deal brokered between community leaders and Syrian authorities earlier this month
Attacks are an “inevitable consequence” of the wrong policies and of tolerance for terrorism to realize certain agendas, says Foreign Ministry source
President and first lady honor wounded soldiers at event to mark the observance of Mother’s Day
NDF leadership issues decision to lower members’ wages with some fighters receiving cuts by up to a half
Activists say regime authorities are turning a blind eye to scams which families of prisoners are subjected to by “brokers” and their mediators
Parliamentarians review education and religious teaching in Syria over course of the crisis in Monday session
Marriage bureau in rebel-held Douma offers chance for men and women who have lost loved ones to rebuild families
