Between Jurisprudence and Policy: The Prospect of Repatriating Syrian Refugees from Germany
AL-HAL
April 3, 2026
The Syrian community in Germany remains sharply divided on the issue of return.
The Syrian community in Germany remains sharply divided on the issue of return.
President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and his accompanying delegation met at the Reform Club in London with representatives of major British companies, along with British and Syrian business leaders
Speaking to al-Modon, Economic advisor Dr. Ziad Ayoub Arbache views President Sharaa’s visit to London as a defining moment that aligns with broader regional transformations.
Economic specialists argue that Syria’s geography, linking three continents, places it at the forefront of potential East-West transit routes, al-Thawra writes.
German media seized on the moment, portraying it as a revealing glimpse into the complex composition of Sharaa’s support base, al-Hal writes.
According to the Syrian Presidency, the two sides held discussions on bilateral relations and explored ways to expand cooperation across multiple sectors in pursuit of shared interests.
In Berlin, Sharaa also outlined the principles of what he calls the “New Syria” policy, Syria TV writes.
Sharaa has sought to build trust with Western governments since assuming the transitional presidency following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024
European governments may express a desire to accelerate repatriation, yet the overwhelming majority of skilled professionals harbour no immediate intention of returning voluntarily, Abdallah Al-Turkmani argues in Syria TV.
Syria faces dozens of urgent priorities. Revisiting agrarian reform is not one of them, Samir Seifan writes.
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A political confrontation is sharpening in Berlin over the future of Syrian refugees, as conservative lawmakers in Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s governing bloc press for rapid deportations—directly rebuffing a recent appeal from Damascus to slow the process.
Europe’s maneuver in Munich is not only about Syria — it is also a pointed message to Washington, Firas Faham writes in Syria TV.
In remarks to the German newspaper Focus, Mohammad Yaqoub al-Omar, Director of the Consular Department at the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, appealed for what he described as “patience and understanding” from Berlin as Syria struggles to rebuild after years of conflict.
The Syrian delegation, which arrived in Munich on Friday, immediately entered a series of intensive meetings with American and European officials, Al-Thawra writes.
The battered Iranian-made taxis that rattle through the streets remain a visible relic of the so-called era of resistance, Youssef Bezzi writes in Al-Modon.
The trial in Koblenz coincides with ongoing operations by security agencies to disrupt modern-day recruitment and militant travel, Ultra Syria writes.
The proposal follows a three-day tour of Israel, Cyprus, and Lebanon by Jens Spahn, the parliamentary leader of the Christian Democratic Union, al-Hal writes.
“We are not yet at a stage of stability in Syria that would allow for large-scale deportations,” EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner told the German Press Agency.
According to previous Syria TV reports, Syria currently operates 54 diplomatic and consular missions abroad across various continents.
The postponement comes amid heightened tensions in eastern Syria, Syria TV writes.
Sharaa has managed to gain international confidence abroad, a development that matters greatly for reconstruction and Syria’s return to the world
The Central Bank of Syria denied, on Thursday, the existence of counterfeit notes of the new Syrian currency, following rumors circulated on social media platforms.
Drawing on Acemoglu and Robinson’s The Narrow Corridor, Wael Sawah argues that freedom survives only when state power and social constraint advance in tandem
““We have all found ourselves in the same boat. Either we survive together or we sink together”
The outreach comes as Germany debates asylum policy with renewed intensity, and as several European capitals cautiously test a reopening toward Damascus after years of political estrangement.
While courting external support is crucial to ending Syria’s isolation, this strategy has come at the expense of domestic affairs, Malek Wannous writes in Al-Modon.
Discussions surrounding a Syrian–European partnership within the Euro-Mediterranean framework are resurfacing, according to al-Thawra.
The decisions shaping Syria’s future are being written from within.
Khaled Khalil, an expert in Israeli affairs, characterised the assault on Beit Jinn as “an Israeli coup” against regional understandings.
The trend is clear: Europe’s migration posture is shifting from collective protection to selective repatriation
The Danish initiative forms part of a growing European trend.
The Syrian Democratic Forces, known as SDF, have declared that contingents aligned with the Syrian government launched an assault upon several of their installations in the town of Abu Hammam, situated within the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, on this Saturday evening.
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France’s caution in Syria should not be mistaken for a reversal of policy, but rather as a by-product of declining relevance in open arenas of competition, Syria TV writes.
resident Sharaa was greeted warmly by his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
These developments come amid a marked shift in Germany’s approach to asylum, Syria TV writes.
Discussions explored avenues for enhancing cooperation in political, economic and humanitarian fields, while also addressing current regional and international developments of mutual concern.
At its core, the Hassakeh temple dispute extends beyond theology. It has become a litmus test for Yazidi unity, Daraj writes.
Berlin’s cautious overtures toward Damascus and Syria’s simultaneous campaign to encourage voluntary returns reveal two competing narratives — one driven by European domestic politics, the other by the Syrian government’s desire to project normalcy.
Data from the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA) indicates that Syria has fewer than 1.1 anesthesiologists per 100,000 people, Al-Masdar writes.
The printing of the new currency has shifted from Russia to partners in the UAE and Germany, reflecting a shift in Syria’s international economic alignments, al-Ikhbariya writes.
Gonzalo Vargas Llosa of the UNHCR cautioned that Syria has reached its “maximum absorptive capacity,” suggesting the country can no longer sustain additional returnees, Daraj writes.
This arrest is part of ongoing investigations in Germany aimed at holding individuals accountable for serious human rights violations committed in Syria.
Amid the bureaucracy of Europe and the continuing tragedies in Syria, thousands of refugees now find themselves stranded, deprived of basic rights to safety and stability, al-Hal writes.
A report reveals that most Syrians residing in Austria show little to no interest in returning to Syria.
Delegations from Germany, France, and Italy have visited Damascus to explore repatriation arrangements with Syria’s interim government
While some progress has occurred, such as reforms to personal status laws improving women’s rights, LGBTQ+ protections remain conspicuously absent, Daraj writes.
Only 1,867 people have returned from Germany with government support this year.
On April 8, Shibani announced the restructuring of Syria’s embassies and missions at the direction of Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
This is the third arrest warrant France has issued against Bashar al-Assad, +963 writes.
A new cross-border investigation has uncovered how Syria’s notorious Fourth Division, commanded by Maher al-Assad, built one of the world’s most lucrative drug empires by exploiting pharmaceutical supply chains and regional trade routes.
Adai was widely respected for his tireless documentation of human rights abuses, exposing violations committed by all factions in Deir ez-Zor since the outbreak of the Syrian revolution in 2011.
Salama’s ascent mirrors a recurring theme in conflict transitions—armed factions evolving into economic actors, al-Hal argues.
In a statement released via its official Telegram channel, the Ministry of Justice outlined its efforts to strengthen the judiciary as a cornerstone of Syria’s transitional phase
According to a source from the Syrian Ministry of Interior, cited by Syria TV, Labbad entered the Umayyad Mosque in a “psychologically unstable state” and exhibited “abnormal behaviour”. But his family says otherwise.
In Damascus, Ridwan Khadra, a mobile phone shop owner in the Al-Midan neighbourhood, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that his store was looted overnight, with thieves breaking the locks.
Beyond the horrific massacres in Suweida and the forced displacement of Bedouin families, the deepest and most enduring wound is the rupture of intercommunal bonds, Mustafa al-Dabbas writes in Al-Modon.
According to SNHR, among the dead are 17 women, 11 children, 6 medical personnel, and 2 media workers
Suweida, once a refuge for those fleeing Assad’s army, is now a city drowning in corpses and screams, Daraj writes.
The prospect of returning to Syria, now discussed more openly among some Syrian refugees in Germany after the regime’s fall, is not always framed as
The bombing—and the government’s tepid response—not only exposed the growing threat of sectarian terrorism but also revealed the extent of Syria’s internal fracture.
As Syrians grieve the loss of life and brace for possible aftershocks, the attack on Mar Elias Church stands as a grim reminder: terrorism remains a threat, not only to lives, but to the fragile fabric of Syria’s post-war recovery.
The economic and security pressures on this group have worsened over recent months, al-Modon writes.
Judge Koller condemned the defendant’s actions as “serious human rights violations” and underlined that the ruling sends a clear message: “the victims’ suffering has not been forgotten.”
The fall of the regime has spurred political and social realignment across Syrian expatriate communities, especially among Alawites, Daraj writes.
Syrian lawyer and human rights advocate Anwar al-Bunni, head of the Syrian Center for Legal Studies and Research, celebrated the verdict, Al-Hal writes.
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President Sharaa issued a direct invitation to international and regional investors to enter the Syrian market and participate in reconstruction, heralding a phase of broad economic openness, al-Modon writes.
A significant portion of the now-lifted sanctions had affected key sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, oil and gas, and humanitarian financing
Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria have reportedly drafted a joint memorandum calling for the lifting of restrictions on the Central Bank of Syria and other financial institutions, Enab Baladi says,
In a nationally televised address, Sharaa described the recent lifting of international sanctions as a “historic turning point.
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser clarified that the agreement does not yet include concrete plans or a set timeline for deportations, noting that conditions in Syria remain “unpredictable and volatile,” despite Damascus’s control over large parts of the country.
Mohammed Afif Nayfeh was a civil servant in Damascus Municipality prior to the outbreak of the Syrian revolution in 2011. His life was upended when security officers arrived at his office and ordered him to join a civilian team tasked with burying victims.
A new investigative report has uncovered the inner workings of Syria’s notorious Branch 251 (Al-Khatib), exposing a hidden economy built on surveillance, corruption, and confiscated foreign currency.
The new cabinet, composed of 22 ministers, reflects a blend of technocrats, returnees from the diaspora, symbolic minority figures, and key holdovers from the interim ruling coalition dominated by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham.
The ministers, along with their accompanying delegations, were scheduled to travel from Amman, Jordan, to Damascus early Thursday morning
Post-2003 Iraq is a stark example that toppling a tyrant does not equate to building a state, Maha Ghazal writes in Al-Modon.
Syria and its neighboring countries are grappling with the persistent threat posed by the so-called Islamic State
The embassy had been closed since 2012, following the outbreak of the Syrian revolution.
Germany announced on Monday a new aid package worth €300 million for Syria, ahead of the European Union–hosted donor conference in Brussels aimed at mobilising funds for Damascus following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
The discussions reportedly focus on 974,000 Syrian refugees currently residing in Germany, Syria TV writes.
As geopolitical transformations continue to reshape the world order, Turkey emerges as a power adept at capitalizing on shifting realities, Samir al-Taqi writes in Naharnet.
The Tadamon neighborhood witnessed numerous massacres committed by regime forces, with one incident documented in a video.
Barzani stressed the importance of ensuring equal rights and political participation for all Syrian communities, including the Kurds, Syria TV writes.
Before the fall of Assad, 94% of Syrians who arrived in Germany between 2013 and 2019 expressed a desire to stay permanently, according to Syria TV.
Sharaa thanked his French counterpart for the call and for France’s supportive stance toward the Syrian people over the past years, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described the sanctions suspension as positive news for both the Syrian people and Europe, Enab Baladi writes.
These examples are not isolated incidents but symptomatic of a deeper issue, Daraj writes.
Revitalizing Syria’s economy requires a multifaceted approach that balances privatization, governance, and international cooperation
The fall of the Assad regime and the broader crisis of Arab nationalism represent an opportunity for reflection and transformation.
The return of Syrians presents a unique opportunity to revitalize a long-scarred nation.
Zaki revealed that Arab foreign ministers are set to meet at the end of February, providing an opportunity to further discuss Syria’s status within the Arab League.
Türk detailed his discussion with Al-Sharaa, focusing on the challenges Syria faces and the need to build a nation that ensures dignity for all its citizens.
Albares inaugurated Spain’s embassy in the Syrian capital, reopening it after being closed for over a decade
To address critiques and establish a legitimate civil state, Ahmad al-Sharaa must take decisive actions to address the primary concerns of Syrians and the international community.
The document, signed by Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Finland, and Denmark, urged the European Union to “immediately commence adjustments to the sanctions regime.”
The new Syrian administration is committed to achieving progress in the field of human rights and ensuring justice and equality for all Syrian citizens, the Foreign minister said.
The final communiqué emphasized the necessity of respecting the Syrian people’s choices and their right to self-determination, Enab Baladi writes.
The Biden administration adopted a multifaceted strategy to weaken the Assad regime and shape the transition in post-Assad Syria
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The growing challenges surrounding Syrian refugees in Europe, combined with shifting international policies on Syria, have prompted significant developments in Germany, France, and the United
The incident with Germany’s Foreign Minister highlights the limits of Sharaa’s evolution, +963 writes.
Al-Dibs’ assertions have been seen as dismissive of the generations of Syrian women who have held leadership roles globally, Manahil al-Sahwi writes for Daraj.
The head of the European Union delegation was asked to travel to Damascus on Monday to establish contact with Syria’s new leadership and other groups Enab Baladi writes.
The court’s verdict revealed that Hamrouni, as a militia leader, actively participated in the mistreatment, enslavement, and looting of civilians in Damascus between 2012 and 2015, the SJAC writes.
While he celebrated the “liberation” of Syria, a refugee in Germany expressed shock and dismay at EU decisions to freeze asylum applications, Syria TV.
Wahab, a Lebanese druze politician close to Assad, said he relayed messages from Israel to push Bashar towards “peace”, Shaam Network writes. He also stated that Assad asked him to create problems with other druze leaders in Lebanon.
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser reminded the public of the Koblenz Higher Regional Court, which in 2022 issued the world’s first ruling against state torture in Syria, Zaman al-Wasl writes.
Pedersen addressed the new challenges facing Syria, emphasizing the urgent need to launch an inclusive political process. His visit underscores the international community’s ongoing efforts to support a political transition.
The French minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, said France would clarify its position regarding the political process in Syria.
The head of the Syrian Coalition, Hadi al-Bahra, told Reuters on the sidelines of the Doha Forum on Sunday, “Syria must undergo an 18-month transition period to provide a ‘safe, neutral, and calm environment’ for free elections.”
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The decisions by Germany and Austria highlight a significant shift in European asylum policies concerning Syrians, 963 Media writes.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry blamed Assad for not resisting.
A Lebanese security source and a Syrian source confirmed to Reuters that Israeli airstrikes targeted the Mezzeh neighborhood of Damascus.
Hadi al-Bahra emphasized that the opposition would continue fighting until the Syrian government fully commits to the UN peace process and political transition.
Araqchi’s visit comes at a time when the Syrian regime is reportedly at its weakest, +963 Media writes.
This news round explores various stories from Western media analyzing the latest developments in Syria. The Syrian civil war has entered a new phase as
Many Syrians have to choose between deportation to areas controlled by the Syrian regime, or serve 18 months in prison on charges of threatening Bulgarian national security, according to Enab Baladi.
The Netherlands and other European nations are exploring new strategies for voluntary returns, Wafa Alloush writes for Syria TV.
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Since her arrival in Germany, Ilham Ahmed, has been actively promoting the administration’s vision and projects, Enab Baladi writes.
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Hamsho, a long-standing member of the People’s Assembly since 2012, follows Shadi al-Dabsi, whose membership was similarly revoked on October 10th for holding Turkish citizenship, Syria TV writes.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the armed wing of the Autonomous Administration, has announced the restructuring of the “Deir-ez-Zor Military Council”, al-Watan writes.
While Assad controls a repressive regime along the north-south axis of Syria’s major cities, the autonomous administration in Northeast Syria has established itself as a comparatively stable and secure region, Syria TV writes.
Badr Jamous expressing concerns that the conflict in Lebanon could lead to new demographic shifts in Syria.
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In addition to claiming factual errors, the airline asserts that the sanctions violate the general principle of proportionality, Shaam Network writes.
Erdogan claimed that Israel’s intentions to occupy Damascus after Lebanon could bring Israeli forces to Turkey’s border, Enab Baladi writes.
The discussions emphasized the systematic use of torture in Syria.
The Syrian Negotiation Commission hosted a multi-session seminar in Berlin, featuring the German envoy to Syria, Stefan Schneck.
A Dutch official affirmed her country’s support for a political solution and the imperative to fully and rigorously implement UN Resolution 2254, Syria TV reports.
The ongoing conflict in Syria and its regional implications have once again come into sharp focus with recent developments involving Hezbollah, Israeli airstrikes, and shifting
The Caesar Families Association announced on its website that the lawsuit addresses serious charges, including murder, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, and torture within Assad’s prisons.
The Commission is actively engaged at European, regional, and Arab levels, according to Syria TV.
A Hezbollah official, speaking anonymously, described the pager detonations as the “biggest security breach” the group had faced in nearly a year of conflict with Israel, Asharq al-Awsat reports.
Al-Watan has learned that a group, tasked with revisiting the European Union’s policy towards Syria, was formed in Brussels.
Wagnknecht emphasized that the current economic sanctions are hindering Syria’s recovery and preventing the restoration of its pre-war status, according to Enab Baladi.
According to Reuters, the 27-year-old aimed to “instill fear among the public and attract attention.”
Mohammed Yassin al-Najjar, a former opposition minister, voiced his concerns on the X platform, questioning Turkey’s decision to limit entry to Syrians with valid passports.
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The accused father denied involvement in the crime, while his sons refused to make any statements, Sawt al-Asima writes.
“Issa was always a cheerful and social person; he wasn’t particularly religious,”his sister Fatima told Syria TV.
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The main challenge facing the new government is not only curbing ongoing waves of migration but also working to re-attract migrants and refugees abroad, Athr Press writes.
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The ministry’s spokeswoman stressed that German security interests are a top priority, according to Damas Post.
The collective anxiety felt by the Syrian community cannot simply be attributed to a fear of stigma, al-Modon reports.
Today’s news round on Syria highlights a range of developments that underscore the ongoing complexities in the region. The Israeli Defense Forces intercepted a suspicious
Last Saturday, ISIS claimed responsibility for the stabbing, stating it was an act of “revenge for Muslims in Palestine, Iraq, Syria, and other Muslim countries.”
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Stamp acknowledged that under certain conditions, refugees may be allowed to visit their home country but warned that undeclared trips could jeopardize their protection and residency status.
Erdogan is striving to create an “environment of peace”, Yasar Guler said, according to Syria TV.
The four defendants are Syrians aged between 33 and 46, including two with German citizenship, according to Enab Baladi.
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It appears the Assad regime requested Italy to appoint an ambassador to Damascus as a first step towards building trust after years of security contacts, Bassam Barbandi writes in Syria TV.
Today’s news round on Syria highlights several critical developments impacting regional stability and the humanitarian situation. Jordan thwarted a drug smuggling attempt from Syria, with
Civil activist Rawad Sadiq survived an assassination attempt yesterday afternoon while travelling from Suweida to the town of Al-Kafr on his motorcycle, Syria TV reports.
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Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper obtained a copy of the list.
Italy is the first of the Group of Seven countries to resume its diplomatic mission in Damascus since 2011.
Hezbollah has denied responsibility for the recent deadly strike in Majdal Shams, which killed at least 10 civilians in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, contrary
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The ruling contradicts the current practice of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, Shaam Network writes.
The UN Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, has emphasized that such elections do not constitute a comprehensive political process leading to a new Syrian constitution, Enab Baladi writes.
A survey by “Syria TV” found that 20 out of 25 Damascus residents did not and would not vote in these elections
Germani was known for his opposition to the Syrian regime and played a clear role in the popular movement in the governorate of Suweida.
The shooting came two days after an attack on the police command in Suweida , Enab Baladi says.
Activists stress that these elections cannot supplant the legitimate demands of the Syrian people, according to Syria TV.
The updated “Job Center salary” for Syrian refugees in Germany stands at 563 euros per month, with adjustments for adults cohabiting.
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Austria and Denmark are working together to push for the resumption of deportations to Syria, according to al-Souria Net.
The presence of a former Baath official at an official ceremony in Berlin sparked controversy.
The Syrian government issued a strong condemnation of a statement made on March 15th by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
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President al-Assad highlighted that the only topic of significance is the recent developments in Palestine, according to al-Baath.
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Shakour was serving as ambassador in Paris when France24 announced her defection, which she later refuted on state television, according to Syria TV.
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The SNHR president underscored the challenging nature of documenting violations in Syria, according to Syria TV.
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Experts predict that the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs will request the UAE Foreign Ministry’s cooperation, according to Enab Baladi.
The Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression is concurrently pursuing two complaints related to chemical weapons, according to Baladi News.
The French judiciary’s issuing arrest warrants against a sitting head of state and top officials represents a historic legal precedent.
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Presidents al-Assad and Putin explored strategies to halt Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip, according to Athr Press.
Despite global condemnation, the Syrian government has failed to address the use of torture by its agents.
After 42 days, protests in Suweida are still gaining momentum, Asharq al-Awsat reports.
Khaled Khalifa was widely recognized for his consistent criticism of the regime’s policies, according to Orient News.
The most common destinations for remittances from Syrian refugees or expatriates are, in order: Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Hama, and Daraa, according to Syria TV.
The German envoy, like others, urged the Syrian regime to refrain from using violence, according to al-Souria Net.
Syrian officials will face trial in Paris on charges related to their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity, according to Syria TV.
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The police arrested two individuals, one of which is believed to have played a role in a 2013 incident, resulting in the death of over 60 civilians and combatant, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
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The “Great Middle East Deal” puts Syria as a land of frontier, Abdel Nasser Al-Ayed writes for al-Modon.
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The fires, which occurred at dawn on Sunday, resulted in the complete destruction of Abd al-Rahman Pasha al-Youssef’s palace, Syria TV writes.
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Several investigations have provided evidence indicating that the Assad regime has profited billions of dollars from the illicit drug trade, according to al-Souria Net.
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Diab, who worked in the ambulance department of the facility, was seeing the accused, Alaa al-Moussa, on a daily basis, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The escalation of violence in Syria is linked to the trajectory of the Syrian-Turkish rapprochement, Athr Press writes.
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While the normalization process with Assad predates Biden’s presidency, his administration seeks to engage with it, Shady Aladdin writes in Syria TV.
Bashar al-Assad’s family reportedly benefits from the money paid by migrants to reach Libya and subsequently Europe by sea, Syria TV writes.
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German Ambassador to Cairo, Frank Hartmann, explained that the cancellation of the June 20th meeting was a result of Berlin’s refusal to engage with the Syrian regime, according to al-Modon.
Russian forces have initiated a withdrawal of their personnel from the contact lines in Aleppo, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A small group of personalities and companies control key parts of the economy in Idleb, according to Orient Net.
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In a tweet from Berlin, it was stated that Germany would steadfastly support the Syrian opposition and people, according to al-Modon.
Iranian militias assist asylum seekers to cross into SDF-areas where they meet with smugglers, according to al-Modon.
The French minister characterized Bashar al-Assad as an adversary of his own people, according to Baladi News.
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani highlighted the necessity of a solution that satisfies the Syrian people, according to al-Modon.
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The chairperson of the UN’s mechanism to promote justice in Syria said in her annual report that her work now covers 15 different jurisdictions around the world, Baladi News reports.
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Activists are urging for the prosecution of the criminal in Germany, according to Orient Net.
Statement by the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression.
A money transfer company in Damascus had predicted that foreign remittances would double during Ramadan, according to al-Modon.
Damascus said it must be informed about the progress of any discussion pertaining to Syria, according to Syria TV.
Safadi emphasized that all Arab countries in the region share a common belief that the Syrian crisis must be resolved, according to Syria TV.
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The Assistant Foreign Minister of Qatar expressed regret over the fact that the tragedies in Syria have been further compounded by the recent earthquakes, according to Syria TV.
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Burak Akçapar, the Deputy Foreign Minister, will attend the quadripartite meeting in Moscow, according to the al-Souria Net.
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The United Kingdom issued a warning last week cautioning against sending international aid to Syria, according to Syria TV.
An aid shipment by the Italian government and the European Union entered through the Lebanese-Syrian border, according to al-Watan.
The February 6th earthquake exacerbated existing shortages in the country.
The World Health Organization said the chances of finding survivors from the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey are diminishing, according to Syria TV.
Mekdad accused the United States of repeating today in Syria “the same lies they had spread in Iraq 20 years ago”, according to al-Watan.
General Patrick Ryder said that Russia’s resort to fighters from the Assad regime in Ukraine is evidence of its international isolation, according to Syria TV.
Pedersen said a political solution in Syria is becoming more complex, according to al-Watan.
A delegation of the Negotiating Committee met Geir Pedersen and representatives of the European Union, America and Britain at the Committee’s headquarters in Geneva, according to Baladi News.
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Bulgaria rejected accusations that its border guards shot a Syrian refugee in October, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
In attendance were representatives of the United States, France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Australia, and Switzerland, according to the SOC Media Department.
Millions of Syrian families still don’t know whether their missing loved ones are dead or alive, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Romanian border police officers seized a truck containing chemicals, which was carrying 26 migrants from Syria and Turkey, according to al-Watan.
The story of Yusra and Sara Mardini will be the focus of a movie adaptation, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Kilicdaroglu spoke of his promises to Syrians of “safety” while denying his intention to return any refugees “forcibly”, according to al-Souria Net.
Mike Joseph is the candidate of the SDP for the election in Frankfurt, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Bruno Carbone passed himself off as a Mexican who fled his country for selling fake Rolex watches, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Syrians from Idleb and Afrin live inside an abandoned and demolished building in the Serbian town of Majan, according to Orient Net.
Doctors Without Borders accused countries with citizens held in al-Hol of failing to take responsibility for protecting them, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Ghadban’s election is particularly likely to strengthen Turkey’s influence in the divided Syrian opposition, according to al-Hal Net.
This development appears to be Sweden’s compliance with the conditions of the Turkish regime, according to Athr Press.
Two young men of Syrian origin joined the Office of the Department of Defense to serve as a special adviser and an assistant, according to al-Souria Net.
Ethan Goldrich said that the U.S. would increase support to IDP camps in the region and jails run by the AANES, according to North Press.
Captagon trade has become very profitable in various regions of Syria regardless of the forces controlling it, Orient News report.
Some European countries are now demanding normalization with the Syrian regime, according to Syria TV.
The AANES received on Tuesday a senior delegation chaired by representatives of the Dutch and German governments, according to North Press.
The convoy included cholera and leishmaniasis “desperately needed” medicines, according to al-Souria Net.
Syrian women suffer from all kinds of targeting, even after they left Syria, by men, according to Orient News.
Their task was to hide the “tablets” in other goods in a rented warehouse in Lower Bavaria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The United Nations Human Rights Council has condemned once more the Syrian regime and called on it to immediately release detainees and forcibly disappeared people in Syria
The participants called for a free, democratic Syria built on the principle of equal citizenship and the rule of law.
Germany has asserted that Syrians have not been brought peace by Russian-sponsored “settlement” agreements, according to Nedaa Post.
Representatives meeting in Geneva underlined the importance of advancing with the political process.
Qatar called for the full implementation of Security Council resolution 2254 to resolve the crisis in Syria, according to Syria TV.
Most of the remittances sent to Syria come from the UAE, Iraq, and Turkey, according to Athr Press.
Since 2011, EU officials have never visited areas under Syrian regime control, according to SANA.
Opposition circles received the Turkish Foreign Minister’s remarks with much apprehension, according to Athr Press.
A group of 100 French lawmakers urged the UN Security Council to impose a no-fly zone on northern Syria, according to North Press.
The regime in Syria could not survive the loss of captagon revenues, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The conference was held in the al-Assad library of Damascus, according to the Syria Times.
Ankara said there was “no need to hurry” a military operation in Northern Syria, according to Arab News.
Syrians are leaving both Syria and Turkey to find a safe place to live in Europe, according to Syria TV.
The Assad regime participated in an international conference hosted by the UAE on cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, according to Shaam Network.
Over the past months, thousands of asylum seekers have arrived in the Netherlands from several countries, according to Shaam Network.
Saarland announced its intention to facilitate the process of granting German citizenship to foreigners, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
A meeting between European diplomats in Cyprus on Syria left many questions unanswered, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A regime defector, testifying before the U.S. Senate, said that Assad and Putin are still committing terrible war crimes in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Families of the victims can submit a report containing all information about them to the German International Police Agency specialized in war crimes, according to Enab Baladi.
Dutch police arrested a 34-year-old man suspected of committing war crimes as a member of a pro-government militia, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Zaman al-Wasl obtained information proving the arrival of Shawkat Saleh al-Ali to Europe, despite being accused of war crimes.
The Brussels conference ended with countries pledging more than $6 billion to areas beyond Syrian state control and countries hosting Syrian refugees, according to Athr Press.
Uğur Ümit Üngör, who uncovered the Tadamon Massacre with his colleague, told the Syrian Observer that he witnessed the discontent of the Syrian people back in 2006.
Busy with its war in Ukraine, Russia’s influence in Syria is decreasing, according to al-Hal Net.
Germany’s top court said Tuesday that it has rejected the appeal of a former member of Syria’s secret police, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Mehdi Dakhlallah said the Baath Party ruled Syria for 40 years because the people support it, according to Shaam Network.
U.S. confirms support for SDF, but hints at infiltration in eastern Syria base, while Israel strikes west of Damascus. Catch up on everything that happened over the holidays.
In Syria, three out of five people suffer from food insecurity, Zaman al-Wasl reports.
A Syrian man accused of torturing captives while he was with ISIS was arrested in Germany, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Activists in Europe are collecting evidence that proves the involvement of Assad in chemical attacks, according to Syria TV.
Tens of civilians killed last month in Syria, Assad phones the Sultan of Oman, and HTS issues amnesty. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Germany said it has brought home 10 women and 27 children from a Syria camp where suspected members of the ISIS group have been held, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
An Israeli website claims that after the UAE, Assad will visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt, according to al-Souria Net.
11 years after the Syrian Revolution, Syria’s future remains uncertain
Statement by France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America on the occasion of the 11-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising.
President Assad’s top advisors stood up defending President Vladimir Putin’s policy in Ukraine, according to SANA.
Will the invasion of Ukraine by Russia have repercussions on Syria?
The 2013 deal between Russia and the U.S. on Syria resembles the Munich agreement between Hitler and Chamberlain, according to Sam Hamad, in an op-ed to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
France’s ambassador the UN said he was pessimistic about the situation in Syria, in an interview to Asharq al-Awsat.
Abdel Halim Khaddam, the former vice president of the Syrian regime, and Muhammad Makhlouf, Bashar al-Assad’s uncle are said to hold millions at a swiss bank, according to Syria TV.
Syrian Doctor Alaa Moussa, on trial in Germany for torture in the regime’s military hospitals, claimed that he was ‘frightened’ by the military security services, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Denmark is moving forward with the issue of the repatriation of Syrian refugees, as it deems parts of Syria safe to welcome them back, according to al-Watan.
European courts are using universal jurisdictions to convict perpetrators of crimes against humanity committed in Syria by the Regime. The Syrian Observer recaps.
The first session of the trial of Syrian torture doctor Alaa Moussa, accused of torturing detainees in at least 18 cases, has ended, according to al-Souria Net.
Robert Ford argues that justice for all makes the political solution an even more distant process, in an op-ed to Asharq al-Awsat.
The trial of Syrian doctor Alaa Moussa, accused of committing acts of torture and murdering injured people, has started in Frankfurt, according to Syria TV.
Syria (IIIM) welcomes the landmark judgment against Anwar R, at the Higher Regional Court in Koblenz, found guilty of crimes against humanity.
A German court has convicted Anwar Raslan of crimes against humanity for overseeing the abuse of detainees at a jail near Damascus a decade ago, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
HRW announced that the verdict of a landmark trial for survivors of torture in Syria being held in Germany will be announced soon, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
An investigation by a Syrian and a French journalist in Le Point aims to bring war criminals from Syria to European courts, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Although EU countries have refused to recognize the legitimacy of Bashar al-Assad’s regime since the beginning of the Syrian revolution, this consensus is being challenged, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Syrian activists participated in the UNSC special session, demanding that the Assad regime be held accountable for its war crimes, according to Syria Television.
The Embassy of Belarus in Damascus has stopped granting visas for both Syrians and Palestinians until further notice, according to Athr Press.
On Saturday, Cham Wings Airlines announced that it is suspending flights from Damascus to the airport in Minsk, Belarus, as the refugee crisis worsens on the border with the EU, according to Sawt al-Asima.
Two parties from the Turkish opposition are criticizing how the ruling AKP has handled the Syrian crisis, and in particular its policies towards integrating refugees, according to al-Modon.
Turkish presidential spokesman underlined that his country has the right to send troops to Syria, just like Russia and the United States, according to Thiqa Agency.
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) handed over a number of children and wives of ISIS members to a German and a Danish delegation, North Press reports,
Large-scale police raids in three German states targeted an Islamic money-laundering network that reportedly funneled millions in ill-gotten gains to Turkey and Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Three Germans of Syrian origin won the general elections in Germany last Sunday with the Greens and the SDP, according to Syria TV.
A Dutch court convicted two Syrian brothers of holding senior roles in the Jabhat al-Nusra extremist group, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
COVID continues to wreak havoc in Syria, the U.S. considering exemptions from the Caesar Act to ensure the flow of energy to Lebanon, and a meeting between German officials and the opposition. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Two Syrian women have stood as candidates in Norway, where elections for parliament were scheduled for September 13th, according to Syria TV.
Syrian Journalist Sami al-Saeed was sentenced to 9 years in prison by a German court for documenting a murder committed against a Syrian officer, according to al-Etihad Press.
German media celebrated a young Syrian, dubbed the “miracle child” due to his skill in chess, according to Syria TV.
The NATO allies of the U.S. are paying the price of the failed wars they’ve been dragged into, such as the war in Afghanistan, SANA writes.
Opposition meets German diplomat, fighting between Turkish-backed groups and the SDF, and a warning from the UN special envoy for Syria. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The co-chair of the Executive Council of the AANES claimed that the opening of offices in European countries helps develop political ties with those countries, North Press claims.
Shocking videos showing the cremation of the detainees’ bodies by regime forces in southern Syria were obtained by Zaman al-Wasl.
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Swiss Chargé d’Affaires in Turkey to protest against the opening of an AANES Office in Switzerland, according to North Press.
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) opened an office in the city of Geneva in Switzerland, as it tries to gain international recognition, according to North Press.
The german police has arrested a syrian national accused of conducting a grenade attack against civilians in the Yarmouck camp, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A Syrian doctor has been charged with crimes against humanity in a German court for torturing members of the opposition in military hospitals in Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The opposition in Turkey is resorting to an anti-refugees rhetoric that they hope will help them in the polls, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Reports claim that Swiss exports of chemical products to Syria, supposedly for industrial use, ended up feeding the regime’s arsenal, Swiss Info claims.
Regime bombardments kill children in Syria, repatriation of ISIS families and fighters advances, and protests for the continuation of cross-border aid. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Anas al-Abdah fears Russia will continue to use humanitarian aid to achieve political goals even after the Rome conference, according to Baladi News.
As a meeting about the Syrian conflict prepares in Rome, the Biden administration’s position towards Syria and Russia is still subject to debate, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
German interior ministers are discussing the deportation of refugees deemed dangerous, according to Al-Souria Net.
The city of Manbij made the headlines several times last week, as it finds itself in the midst of a feud between local and regional powers.
The election of Bashar al-Assad will extend the terms of the Assad family, father and son, to more than 58 years.
The Syrian election is legitimate only to those who oppose democracy, columnist Sam Hamad says in this commentary piece in The New Arab
The signatories denounce the regime’s decision to hold an election outside of the framework of UN Security Council Resolution 2254
The Foreign Minister has applauded the broad participation of Syrians living abroad in the presidential elections, writes SANA.
Iran has been left frustrated over its share of the Syrian “pie,” according to Sowt Al-Asima.
A new documentary charting ISIS members who have settled in Europe as refugees has made a splash in French media, writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
Former US Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford recalls how America misunderstood Syria from the beginning of the war, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Russian and Israel foreign ministers have pledged to stop Iranian activities in Syria, reports Al-Souria Net.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with French diplomat Michel Duclos to discuss his experience of working in the country.
The following statement was released by the United States, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK on the occasion of the 10-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising
Iran is funding its real estate purchases in Syria with money from illegal smuggling, reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
Around half of young Syrians have lost a loved one, causing deep trauma, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Survivors of chemical attacks have filed a lawsuit in France over the use of chemical weapons in Douma and Eastern Ghouta, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The UN has described the tens of thousands of missing individuals during Syria’s war as a “national trauma,” according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
Germany’s invocation of universal jurisdiction sends a clear message to the Assad regime, argues Elias Harfoush.
Anwar Al-Bunni has described Eyad al-Gharib’s conviction in Germany as “historic,” writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
In an international first, a former Syrian intelligence service member has been found guilty of crimes against humanity, writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Tourism tycoon Saeb Nahas has been cleared of smuggling goods and violating import laws, reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Hadi al-Khatib has been named among Time Magazine’s top 100 emerging leaders, according to Zaman Al-Wasl.
A Turkish militia leader has been assassinated near Idleb, according to Baladi News.
Alexei Navalny returned to Russia, knowing what he would face when he arrived, and yet, none of the Syrian opposition leaders have dared to return to Damascus writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Two Syrians are charge in Germany, an Islamist group launches an attack in Idleb, a landmine kills 10 Russian backed fighters, and Syria wishes to import more oil.
A Syrian refugee in the Netherlands has been arrested and accused of committing war crimes in his home country and being a leader of Ahrar al-Sham.
Germany’s Foreign Ministry announced that it had repatriated three women and 12 children from camps in northeastern Syria, who had left Germany in recent years to join the extremist Islamic State reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Syria has lashed out and condemned Germany for agreeing to take in the leader of the White Helmets, who they claim ins part of a terrorist group writes SANA.
Bashar al-Jaafari has lashed out at the UN and demanded that foreign powers end their occupation of Syrian lands and halt support for separatist movements reports Al-Masdar.
Khaled al-Saleh, who worked as a senior rescue worker from Syria’s White Helmets civilian defence group, have been given refugee in Germany and flew there with his wife and children on Monday evening reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Parties involved in the Syria crisis are making diplomatic efforts to secure political gains, before the Biden administration take control in Washington writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Minister of the Interior Horst Seehofer has suggested that Germany may end its general ban on deportations to Syria, angering other German politicians reports Etihad Press.
A new source has confirmed that Anwar Raslan, who is on trial in Germany, was aware of the torture and abuses were taking place in Branch 251 reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A refugee in Germany is taking legal action against the Greek government for expelling him to Turkey as he searched for his 11-year old brother, who whereabouts remain unknown writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The refugee conference held in Damascus has been met with scorn and derision by those opposed to the Assad regime, and other International powers have been less than receptive.
A German women, who is accused of being an Islamic State member, has been charged with committing crimes against humanity, including having a Yazidi slave reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Russia and Syria have planned for a conference in Damascus regarding refugees, but the US is insistent that European and Arab countries do not take part writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
A Syrian artist has been unable to get back artworks that were sent to Jordan, because the gallery owners does not agree with the artists political views reports Iqtissad.
Prosecutions in European courts against individuals who have committed war crimes is giving hope to refugees that justice might be served and their file could be reviewed writes Enab Baladi.
Permanent Representatives of Syria and Russia at the UN have lashed out at the actions of Western states and accused them of protected terrorists in Syria writes SANA.
Lawsuits have been filed in Germany, using the principal of universal jurisdiction, related to chemical weapon attacks that took place in 2013 and 2017 writes Shaam News.
Young people from Suweida, who are typically close to their families and land, are choosing to leave Syria and seek work in other countries reports North Press.
A man who worked as a gravedigger for the Syrian regime has delivered a harrowing testimony to a court in Germany reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Ever since leaving Syria, Majd Abazid has strived to achieve his goals and how now created a revolutionary technique for detecting the early signs of Alzheimer’s in patients writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
Tariq Mazaal arrived in Germany in 2015 and since then has secured an education, volunteered his time to help other and started his own organisation to help refugees writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
As the coronavirus spreads, regional leaders and international representatives have gathered to discusses tackling the virus and protecting vulnerable citizens writes Shaam Network.
The Ministry of Social Affairs in Lebanon has outlined a plan for the return the Syrian refugees, despite the unsafe conditions in their country.
Young Syrian novelist Sulafa Kafi has completed her second book, as she continues to try and educate the public about issues relating to refugees and Syrian traditions writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
Federal prosecutors in Germany have arrested two Syrians who are accused of killing of an army officer in their homeland in 2012 reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
The United Nations Security Council have agreed on a plan to deliver aid to Syria, after a draft resolution by Russia was voted down writes SANA.
The Security Council had voted down a Russian bid to abolish the Bab al-Salam crossing and put a six month time limit on the Bab al-Hawa crossing reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Russia has presented a new draft resolution, which would see a humanitarian corridor opened for six months, after the previous resolution was vetoed writes SANA.
Heavy clashes in Idleb, Turkey deploy drones, another Turkish convoy enters Idleb, a huge Assad-linked drugs bust in Italy and ISIS inflicts heavy losses. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Ali Junaid, who is known for singing sectarian songs, sought asylum in Germany, but is accused of taking part in the Khalidiya massacre writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
A Syrian working in Germany as a doctor, has been arrested and accused of torturing detainees in Syria government prisons reports Hurriya Press.
Another Syrian refugee has been identified as a pro-Assad fighter, who is accused of murder and rape writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
Anwar Akram Sultan, who currently resides in Berlin, has been identified as someone who formed and ran a shabiha group, which suppressed protests and arrested resident writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
A collections of groups have written to the UN, pleading with them to take action in Afrin and protect the Kurdish residents who faces brutal treatment at the hands of the Turkish occupation.
Anwar Raslan, who is accused of beating and torturing detainees, has denied the charges against him, claiming instead that he helped to free prisoners reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Dr. Alaa Moussa has been accused of torturing protestors during the early demonstrations, but now works as a doctor in Germany after seeking refuge writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
US Ambassador James Jeffrey has discussed the relationship between Syria and Russia and the future of America’s involvement in Syria writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The trial of Anwar Raslan and Eyad Ghareeb signify an important step on the road to justice and accountability for those affected by Syrian war crimes writes Brocar Press.
Two men have been put on trial in Germany, accused of committing crimes against humanity and torturing detainees, in the first trial of its kind.
Six people have confessed on television to planting bombs in and around Damascus, on the instructions of terrorists based in Jordan writes SANA.
Israel targeted a meeting between Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Lebanese Hezbollah commanders at the Shayrat airbase reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
The United States, Britain, France, and Germany have ruled out providing or supporting any reconstruction assistance without political reforms writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
As Erdogan continues to threaten the European Union with a fresh wave of migrants, Damascus is urging Europe to act sensibly and restore relations with Bashar al-Assad writes Al-Watan.
The Higher Regional Court in Germany will hold the world’s first global cirminal trial against Bashar al-Assad’s aides reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
After reaching a ceasefire deal with Russia, Erdogan has suggested that the oil fields in Deir ez-Zor should be managed by Putin writes Al-Modon.
Prominent Syrian activist Mazen Hamada has been the subject of a number of rumours, with some saying that he has settled with the regime reports Al-Modon.
Mozon al-Mleihan has been awarded the Dresden Peace Prize for her work with children and education reports Arab-Europe.
The ongoing assault by the regime, Iranian militias and Russia has targeted health facilities in Idleb, crippling their ability to help injured civilians reports Alsouria Net.
The arrest of the former spokesman for Jaish al-Islam has split opinion, with some questioning the methods and intentions of the French judiciary writes Al-Modon.
An increasing number of female refugees living in Germany are taking advantage of the German laws and getting divorces from their husbands writes Zaman Al Wasl.
A fighter who has residency in Germany was killed in Idleb fighting for Liwa al-Quds, when the opposition launched an ambush on Tel Msaitef Zaman Al Wasl.
Ayham Najar, a Syrian refugee who fled to Germany, has used his art to share the words of suffering of other Syrian refugees reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Despite denials about their presence in Libya, reports have emerged about the death of four Syrian fighters from the Syrian National Army reports Zaman Al Wasl.
A Syrian man, who was granted status as a refugee, has been accused of being a member of ISIS from 2013 to 2015 and allegedly commanded a unit of at least 20 men reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Russia has said that if their resolution on transferring humanitarian aid to Syria is rejected, then the political games of other countries will be exposed writes SANA.
With support from Russia, the regime is moving to secure territory and influence in areas east of the Euphrates, moving against Turkey and the US writes Al-Arab.
Turkey is attending a NATO meeting in the UK this week and the issue of northern Syria is expected to be high on the agenda writes Anadolu Agency.
A report by the German Foreign Ministry has said that it is not safe for Syrians to return, but questions have been raised about the fate of Assad supporters reports Alsouria Net.
The Syrian Observer sat down with Nasr al-Hariri to discuss the work of the Constitutional Committee, the prospect of upcoming elections and the steps needed for peace and stability in Syria.
Syrian refugees living in Germany are facing new restrictions on where they can live, adding to the pressures of learning the language and finding employment writes Zaman al-Wasl.
A German delegation has suggested cooperation with Syria, to build social housing in the liberated areas reports Al-Watan.
The two sides agreed on establishing a joint working paper and continuous communication by forming parliamentary work groups writes SANA.
A visiting German delegation met with Assistant Foreign and Expatiates Minister Ayman Sousan, who lamented the EU’s subservience to US polices writes SANA.
Norway has become the latest country to begin legal proceedings against Syrians who have been accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes writes Brocar Press.
A new report by the Association of Detainees and The Missing in Sednaya Prison has detailed the routine torture and inhumane living conditions that prisoners experience writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
President Assad has given a wide ranging interview that explored different aspects of the crisis in Syria and what the future holds for the country writes SANA.
President Bashar al-Assad sat down with SANA for a wide ranging interview that explored plans to take back Kurdish areas and the committee to discuss the constitution.
The National Army and its Turkish ally have pushed into Tel Abyad and is advancing to trying and capture the town of Ras al-Ayn reports Alsouria Net.
Continued Turkish attacks in northern Syria, a new military force in Deir ez-Zor, ISIS attack in Qamishli and EU countries suspend arm sales to Turkey. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The formation of the National Front for Liberation changed the situation on the ground in northern Syria, but who is leading them. Enab Baladi explains.
German prosecutors have extended the detention of a Syrian man who is accused of ordering the brutal torture of Syrian opposition members reports Hurriya Press.
A new film by Syrian director Sulaiman Tadmori is shinning a light on the suffering of people during the regime’s siege of Homs writes Zaman Al Wasl.
A former detainee in a regime prison testifies of his ordeal in Zaman Al Wasl
Citizens in Daraa and Quneitra are struggling to secure remittances as transfer offices in the area close down out of fear of prosecution reports Brocar Press.
Hungary’s Prime Minister, is a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and a supporter of Syria’s Christian minority writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The head of the High Negotiations Committee has said that effort for a constitutional committee are ongoing and could be announced before Sept. 20, 2019 writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Despite repeated warnings from the US, a large delegation of businessmen from the UAE is attending the Damascus International Fair reports Syria TV.
A new film by Syrian filmmaker explores what it is like to grow up in Syria under the rule of the Ba’ath party writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Mohieddin Saho is a blind refugee from Idleb who currently lives in Germany, but due to a change in the rules, is facing deportation reports Zaman Al Wasl.
A Syrian refugee who had settled in Germany, has decided to return to Syria and fight with the opposition groups in Idleb province writes Asharq Al-Aswat.
The new Turkish operation will target Kurdish militants in Tel Abyad, in north central Syria, and Tel Rifat, in north eastern Syria reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A lack of staff in Syrian consulates in foreign countries is making it more difficult for Syrians living abroad to secure their rights reports Al-Watan.
During a trip to Berlin, US special representative on Syria James Jeffrey mentioned that it is the wish of the US administration that Germany send ground troops to northern Syria writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Brita Haj Hassan has started a hunger strike to protest the crimes of the Assad regime and their Russian and Iranian partners writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Although the exported materials can be used in manufacturing drugs, they are also used in producing chemical weapons such as sarin gas writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Kurdish people in Kobani have been converting to Christianity, bringing the religion back to a region that had its churches closed down 30 years ago writes Daraj.
Following the victory of opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu for Istanbul mayor, an anti-Syrian hashtag started trending on Twitter reports Al-Modon.
Outrightly racist, anti-refugee sentiment from Lebanese politicians is sign of increasing national populism in the country, writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Iran is being pushed from all side when it comes to its presence in Syria, while also participating in Idlib’s battles either from the Western Aleppo countryside or northern Hama’s gateways writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Syrian poet Anas al-Abbas has been missing for forty days and it is not known who has him or where he is being held reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Syrian philosopher Tayyeb Tizini, who promoted democracy, pluralism and diversity in Syria has died at the age of 85 in his hometown of Homs writes The Syrian Observer.
Professor Tayyeb Tizini, who has died at the age of 85, was seen as one of Syria’s greatest thinkers and philosophers writes Philosophers of the Arab World.
Russia blocks a report on Idleb at UN, Haftar militias to return refugees, regime officers reported killed and France insists that there mustn’t be another Aleppo. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
A Syrian Facebook, Russian reticence about an Idleb assault, a halt to the registration of refugees in Germany and Syrians arrested in Lebanon. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Despite being accepted on to a resettlement scheme by the British Home Office, 15 LGBT Syrian refugees are still waiting for permission to travel to the UK writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The breeder and trading of dogs is a growing business in Syria, with some dogs being sold for as much as 3 million Syrian pounds writes Al-Watan.
Many countries, including some with seats on the Security Council, have voiced their concern about the implications of Trump’s decision writes Asharq al-Awsat.
A host of countries have criticised US President Donald Trump, for his decision to call for the recognition of the Syrian Golan as Israeli land writes SANA.
The incident caused a wave of far-right anti immigrant protests in Germany, which has accepted the largest number of refugees in Europe writes Asharq al-Awsat.
A funding shortfall, the US withdrawal from Syria, attacks on Baghouz and the Syrian National Coalition in Europe. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
On the anniversary of the start of the civil war, France, Germany, UK and US have reiterated their condemnation of the Assad regime and attacks on civilians.
Despite Bashar al-Assad now being in control of the large majority of the country, his problems are far from over writes Alsouria Net.
Two Syrians from Manbij have moved from refugee status to managing an important transport company in Germany, Iqtissad, an opposition media, reports.
The recent Warsaw summit aimed to create a united front against Iran, but failed to create a consensus of ideas or opinions writes Al-Watan.
The lawsuits were filed by nine former prisoners, who took advantage of the universal jurisdiction that exists in Sweden reports Alsouria Net.
Following the stripping of suspected IS-member Shamima Begum’s British citizenship, Syrians have called for Bashar al-Assad’s wife Asma’s UK citizenship to be stripped writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Syrian Kurdish political leader Ilham Ahmed has urged the UN and Western states to provide an international observer force and air support for Kurdish forces fearing a Turkish assault writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Director of the Air Force Intelligence, Jamil al-Hassan, is notorious for his brutal tactics and torturing dissidents reports Alsouria Net.
German warnings of a US withdrawal, Islamic State sleeper cells, the Warsaw conference and humanitarian corridors. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The two men arrested by German authorities have been named as Anwar Raslan and Iyad al-Omar, both of whom have been charged with crimes against humanity reports Al-Modon.
For many Syrians who have lost their homes, rebuilding is a cost they cannot afford and securing the permit for construction is not an option for them reports Alsouria Net.
For Syrians living in Germany, securing employment can also mean subjecting yourself to dangerous environments, with no rights and little pay writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The two diplomats meet in Tehran to discuss the constitutional committee and the upcoming summit that will be held in Russia writes Al-Watan.
The plane, which belongs to an Iranian airline, has been favoured by fighters travelling to Syria to support the regime writes Alsouria Net.
Since Hezbollah deployed in Syria, 1,630 members have been killed and the group has secured large quantities of arms writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Italy is serving as a safe haven for Syrian war criminals, in total disregard of European Union sanctions writes Pro-justice.
The formation of the Consitutional Committee has long been a sticking point between the US and Russia writes Asharq al-Awsat.
The protests in France have been raging for a number of weeks now, with many calling for the resignation of President Macron writes The Syria Times.
US Special Representative for Syria Engagement James Jeffrey has said that if a constitutional committee cannot be formed, the Astana talks should be cancelled reports Asharq al-Awsat.
In 2014, Shiyar Sheikho held the first book club meeting for Syrian and Iraqi refugees, which hopes to encourage participants and community households to read more writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Around the world, Syrian students conducted sit-ins to protest against the economic sanctions imposed on Syria reports SANA.
Many Syrian children living in Lebanon have missed large portions of their education due to their situation reports Asharq al-Awsat
Kurdish meetings to discuss Turkish military movements, civilians killed in Hajin, rising tensions in Idleb and weapon caches found in Daraa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Thousands of children remain in limbo, with no official documents and a diminishing chance of seeing a normal life writes Asharq al-Awsat.
After much confusion, the United States have announced a clear strategy on Syria and what they hope to achieve writes Al-Hurra channel.
The correspondent of the Syrian news agency has been sentenced for insulting the Turkish state and its president, SANA reports
The correspondent of the Syrian news agency has been sentenced for insulting the Turkish state and its president, SANA reports
A French court has issued arrest warrants against three Syrian regime officials on charges of war crimes and complicity in them
As European leaders meet to discuss Syria, they have acknowledged the victory of the Syrian government and are working to be included in the reconstruction writes Damas Post.
The Syrian Writers League has called on cultural elites to break ties with the murderous Assad regime.
The US Special Representative on Syria, cited the Russian-Turkish agreement on Idleb and the push to form a constitutional committee as important steps forward reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The conflict in Syria is a tangled mess of conflicting groups and ideas and the search for a political solution is likely to be long and hard writes Asharq al-Awsat.
A summit in Istanbul, Syrian determination to retake Idleb, opposition refusal to change clocks and casualties in Idleb. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The German women travelled to Syria in 2015, before moving into Iraq and then attempting to return to Germany after the death of her husband writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari called on other countries to pressure Israel to join the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty writes SANA.
The implementation of Law No. 10 has forced many to sell their homes for a fraction of their price or simply give it up writes Alsouria Net.
German artist, Ursula Behr held her final exhibition in the center of Damascus just days before her death writes SANA.
Christians living under Kurdish rule in northern Syria have been subjected to harsh conditions as people have been arrested and schools closed writes Al-Hal.
As the war in Syria draws to a close, international players are looking to secure influence in the country’s future writes Al-Watan.
Despite the threats made by the US and their supporters, Syria will continue with its plans to retake Idleb writes Al-Watan.
The Swedish delegation of Alternative for Sweden party members met with Sheikh Ahmad Hassoun and the Speaker of the People’s Assembly, Hammoudeh Sabbagh writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Sara and Yusra Mardini have been accused of working with people smugglers and receiving refugees coming from Turkey and encouraging others to migrate illegally reports Enab Baladi.
Saudi funding, the ending of aid, US airstrikes and condemnation at the UN. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
It was revealed by the Syrian Presidency that the breast tumor was discovered in its early stages reports Hurriya Press
Following their extraction, the White Helmets will be taken to Jordan, before being relocated in a Western Country writes SANA
The evacuated people will be sent to the UK, Canada and Germany reports SANA
While some are holding out for the right conditions for their return, others fear government reprisals if they do writes Souriatna
Despite the low probability of Jamil Hassan seeing the inside of a German court, the arrest warrant gives hope to other Syrian victims writes the Syria Justice and Accountability Center
Interested parties from all sides are meeting in Geneva to discuss a new Syrian constitution, which the Russians hope will work in their favour writes Al-Modon
The deal between Turkey and the US has pushed the PYD to re-evaluate its relationship and has even opened up to talks with the regime writes Sada al-Sham
Arrest warrants, ISIS attacks, investment opportunities and a potential amnesty. Catch up on the biggest event in Syria from the weekend
The Syrian National Coalition says that the use of chemical and unconventional weapons by the Assad regime is in complete contradiction to the work of the Conference on Disarmament
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has been working in Syria following the alleged chemical attack in Douma
By working online, for foreign companies, Syrians can earn a high salary, while also avoiding prosecution by the security services writes Al-Hal
What’s bad for the Iranians could be good for the Syrians write The New Arab
Tensions between the SDF and Elite Forces have spilled into open confrontation, Ibrahim Hamidi writes
Asylum-seekers put on event to share part of their country, Asharq al-Awsat reports
The practice of having more than one wife is causing a stir in Germany, according to Enab Baladi
The new party has been met with much scepticism, with accusations of a cosmetic change implemented by Washington, Geroun reports
Despite the absence of the ICC, efforts are being made to bring Syrian war criminals to justice, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Farid has been on the U.S. and U.N.’s sanctions lists since 2017, Al-Etihad Press reports
Opposition website Souriatna takes a look at the fate of Syrians over the seven years of war
The Syrian Observer provides a brief roundup of the past weekend’s stories
Far-right Alternative for Germany politicians say the situation in Syria is much better than in many other places, SANA reports
Politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany party visiting Damascus despite warnings from the German Foreign Ministry, Alsouria Net reports
Writing in Al-Watan, one of Assad’s top aides dissects the escalating rhetoric over nuclear weapons seen in the Western media
A regime offensive in the Eastern Ghouta and a rally in Berlin backing the newly freed Salih Muslim marked the first weekend of March
Some refugees in Germany’s capital are unable to rely on the state to guarantee their residence in Europe, Al-Sharq al-Awsat writes
Senior SNC members consider the body a weakened entity and see no gain in leading it, Zaman al-Wasl reports
A Munster court had previously rejected an application for asylum from Fatima Massoud al-Assad
Part two of Al-Modon’s interview with the Carnegie Moscow director looks at Russian ambitions and limits in Syria
Writing for Saudi-owned Al-Hayat, Europe-based scholar Muhammad An-Naam contrasts the plights of two fleeing peoples — 80 years apart — at the hands of their own governments
On the occasion of World Human Rights Day, Enab Baladi lists 12 Syrian organizations working to document and protect against violations
Zaman al-Wasl speaks with the political activist and opposition figure about the decentralization and expectations for the reconstruction of Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor
Former Coalition president says a Russian-U.S. consensus on letting Assad remain ignores the roots of the catastrophe, and may accelerate the collapse of the region
Questions have been raised over how the small Mediterranean nation intends to contribute to the reconstruction of Syria, Sada al-Sham writes
Syrian delegation says it should be among group of countries giving support to combat climate change, official media reports
Washington’s ignorance and failure in implementing its foreign policy are clear indicators of the impending collapse of the U.S. empire, Assad’s chief propagandist writes in Al-Mayadeen
Zaman al-Wasl reports that European officials are pursuing normalization with Assad through the diplomatic and security fields
The right-wing surge in German federal elections highlights the growing unwillingness of Europeans to accept refugees, Enab Baladi writes
Zaman al-Wasl claims members of pro-regime militias, who are known to have conducted abuses against civilians, are among those living within Europe’s refugee communities
The Syrian intelligence chief is among 12 regime officers currently being investigated for violations, Al-Etihad Press reports
Enab Baladi speaks with women and experts about the impacts of the war and exile on marriage and the family dynamic
SIBA initiative aims to encourage investment from Syrians living abroad, regardless of political affiliation, Enab Baladi writes
The Al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham suffers major setbacks at the hands of former allies on the outskirts of the capital, Saudi-owned Asharq Al-Awsat reports
France’s dynamic new president has demonstrated the willingness to show fresh leadership on the global stage, Saudi-owned Asharq al-Awsat newspaper writes
Turkish government officials have promised to take strong action after the rape and killing of a refugee woman and her child, Alsouria writes
After staging a 45 km run to draw attention to refugee issues, long-distance runner Ahmad Jassem may have the chance to compete for the 2018 Olympic qualifiers
French President Macron must convince Moscow of the benefits of a political solution if Paris hopes to have any luck in settling the Syrian crisis, Michel Abu Najm writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
Opposition media reports cousin-in-law of President Assad assaulted by fellow Syrians while awaiting results of asylum application
Elderly couple and child remained under the rubble for two weeks before SDF forces allowed their bodies to be removed, son tells Zaman al-Wasl
Possibly exposed by regime loyalists, refugees in Europe risk prosecution for their opposition activities in Syria, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Joint online project aims to answer top five questions about the refugee crisis, opposition website explains
In an interview with Zaman al-Wasl, ex-prisoner describes the abuse and death witnessed inside the airport prison, overseen by Syria’s brutal Air Force Intelligence
Russian president stresses importance of U.N. role during meeting with Merkel in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, government media reports
Syrian human rights lawyer says evidence exists tying members of the ruling family to war crimes, opposition site Sada al-Sham writes
Syrian men in Germany may be less inclined to marry Syrian girls as the community raises the average price of dowry payments, Sweden-based website writes
‘We as Syrians abroad undergo many situations that show how low the bar is for other people’s expectations of us.’ Enab Baladi speaks with four refugees living in Germany and Turkey about the common misconceptions of Syrians voiced by locals on a day to day basis
Assad’s top political and media advisor speaks to Lebanese television, framing the U.S. strike in the scope of CIA efforts to punish Damascus, claiming that the attack on the base came in the wake of victories by government forces against terror groups, state media reports
Operations by the U.S.-led coalition to liberate Raqqa will not be enough as long as Assad and his regime continue their abuse against their own people, the real source of resentment which allows terrorism to thrive, Randa Taqi al-Din writes for Saudi-owned Al-Hayat newspaper
Syria’s forceful response to the recent Israeli aggression is a Russian message that U.S. hegemony is ending in the region
According to an investigative report by NDR and Zaman al-Wasl, German citizens have been on the Syrian regime’s watch list for decades, with instructions in place to bar them from entry into Syria or detention when inside Syria
Syrian lawyers and activists launch suits against regime’s security leadership in European courts, hoping to to establish a mechanism for transitional justice for Syrians on a national level
This charade called Moscow and Cairo’s platforms is only an accessory to the Syrian regime
The latest Astana talks mark a regression from the first round as the US returns to the scene, spurring a series of regional and international developments which undermine earlier achievements
Syrian opposition leader reiterates that the upcoming round of Geneva talks should focus on the issue of political transition in Syria
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad denied Amnesty reports on mass killing in a Syrian prison and said President Donald Trump’s ban on Syrians targeted terrorists, not the Syrian people. Below is the full interview he gave to French TF1 TV and EUROPE 1 Radio as appeared in SANA, the Syrian news agency
Opposition website Enab Baladi reports on the eleventh-hour struggle between political and armed opposition groups to form a delegation for next week’s negotiations in Geneva with the Assad regime
Activists Anwar Bunni talks to All4Syria about his efforts to prosecute rights violators in Europe, explaining that his recent efforts to file suits in numerous countries is a partial opening of the door to justice in Syria
Facing discrimination, uncertainty and a lack of work, some Syrian youths are preferring to remain behind instead of migrating from the shores of Turkey to Europe, while others are weighing the cost of returning to Syria altogether, Al Gherbal writes
Souriatna speaks to women who have been forced to remain inside Turkey indefinitely, often with children and without an income, while their applications for reunification with husbands and fiances are reviewed by European governments
Government news agency SANA publishes transcript of Syrian president’s interview with Japanese journalist regarding the state of the current ceasefire, this week’s peace talks in Kazakhstan, and what is likely to come from a Trump presidency
Ain al-Medina speaks to former female inmates about the social rejection and suffering they face after being released from prison, as many return to collapsed relationships as well as exclusion from families and friendship circles
Syria’s main political opposition has begun its inquiry into remarks made by one of its vice presidents following an interview with German DW in which she described battling “extremist” elements within the bloc
Germany’s interior minister confirmed the incident was an “attack,” while media reported that the Islamic State group had claimed responsibility for the operation
Key opposition figure says she does not know where the Coalition’s money has gone, adding that she is attempting to fight extremism within the organization
Syrian officials claim the country is facing pressures due to the large number of trained professionals leaving to Europe and Turkey since the beginning of the crisis
The Syrian Observer republishes Qantara’s 2015 profile on the Syrian critical philosopher and political activist on the sad occasion of his passing
Douma native Akram Abou al-Fawz uses unexploded remnants in his artwork to show the world that Syrians are not only terrorists, but have a culture with deep roots
The special envoys for Syria from the Netherlands, the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Germany urge for a cease-fire in Aleppo and the access of humanitarian aid
Trump symbolically and practically has given a green light to finish off Aleppo city, and he has become, along with Obama, partners with Putin in the most horrific stage the city has endured in its long history, writes Abdel Wahab Bedarkhan
Suit comes in response to regime attacks on civilian infrastructure, especially during September and October leading to the deaths of about 400 people
Despite the president-elect’s promises to withdraw American power from the region and revert to a more isolationist strategy, history shows us that major changes in US foreign policy rarely occur with the rotation of presidential administrations, writes Eyyad al-Jaafari
Opposition leader hopes Trump can prove his critics wrong by showing greater leadership over Syria than his predecessor Barack Obama, with a comprehensive new approach to protect civilians
Naturally, Arab-Americans suffered their share of shock, a shock from which they may not wake up soon and will likely change the way that they interpret American society and the American reality.
Former medical worker Asem now works in the 3D printing of prosthetic limbs in order to help improve people’s lives in war-torn countries
Russian FM explains fighting terror and starting political process a top priority, during meeting with German and French leaders in Berlin
Activists call on international community to urgently separate the file of detention and the disappeared in Syria from the unsuccessful political negotiations and bargaining efforts
The Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claimed in an interview to Russia’s Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper that the smell of WWIII is in the air. Following is the full text, as published by SANA, the official news agency.
This development represents a departure by the opposition because of the blatant shift in Russia’s role from a joint position in international oversight of the political process, alongside the US, to a direct party to the war, alongside the regime, against the Syrian people
Opposition figure says world must reign in and punish Russia for pushing the world toward a situation which resembles Germany’s role in Europe prior to WW2
Foreign Minister Walid Muallem on Saturday addressed the 71 session of the United Nations General Assembly held in New York. Below is the full text of the speech as published by SANA
The opposition meets with high-level diplomatic figures in London to discuss its three-stage political vision, which includes six months of negotiations, a transition period lasting 18 months, and ending in elections
Until recently, Damascus saw the Kurds as an ally able to help pressure a wide geographical area that needed hundreds of thousands of soldiers and at the same time would constitute a thorn in the Turkish throat, which was greedy to swallow Syrian geography and people at the same time.
Moscow is convinced that Syria’s opposition should distance itself from ISIS and Jabhat al-Nusra
Moscow had positively received the U.S. letter and had tried to offer some commitments
According to a seven-page draft agreement, Moscow and Washington are considering high-level coordination beyond “carrying out air defense” in Syria’s skies, to reach a level of “direct cooperation” between the two armies and their intelligence agencies against Nusra Front and ISIS
he U.S. State Department said the meeting between them “reaffirms strength of U.S.-UK special relationship.”
The U.S. State Department said the meeting between them “reaffirms strength of U.S.-UK special relationship.”
Opposition parliamentarians reject controversial decision by Turkey’s president to begin handing citizenship to hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees
All deployments of German troops outside the NATO area have to be authorized by the German national parliament
Top judge says many Syrians have reconsidered need to leave the country after hearing about harsh difficulties for migrants in Europe
More than 95 percent of Syrian citizen’s visa applications to Turkey have been refused since new regulations took place earlier this year, according to legal practitioner
Authorities are yet to announce reason why dozens of Syrians carrying German visas were denied permission to leave Turkish territory
Service held in Syrian capital to commemorate 100 years since the slaughter of up to 300,000 Assyrians by Ottoman forces
Foreign Ministry condemns presence of French and German special forces in northern Syrian cities of Ain al-Arab and Manbij
Families take to social media to congratulate students on exam results as conflict prevents relatives from traditional visits and gift-giving
Despite the difficult living conditions, refugees are attempting to summon the Ramadan atmosphere as they would experience in their home countries
The list targets for assassination 25 Britons whom the Assad regime accuses of joining ISIS
Aleppo remains the most destroyed and devastated, representing 58% of the ruined surfaces in Syria due to the regime’s heavy bombing, with explosive barrels and Russian missiles
UNESCO and German foreign ministry officials hosts two-day event attended by Syrian and international cultural heritage experts in Berlin
Older refugees face major learning issues with new languages in the countries they reside in, but people are unfair to judge them for laziness and a lack of motivation, says linguistics expert
Documents obtained by Zaman al-Wasl show many of ISIS’ members joined the hardline group soon after being released from prison
Tehran using commercial airline to transport troops and arms to support the Assad regime in Syria, German newspaper reports
The world’s response to the misery of Syrians, both those residing there and the refugees, is a mark of shame upon our humanity in general and upon its strength and its capacity
Zaman al-Wasl speaks to painter of ‘Syria Lisa,’ a new work by Anwar Malik depicting a woman emerging from the rubble in Aleppo that has been widely circulated on social media
Assad says fighting for the city of Aleppo has come to resemble the heroic battle for Stalingrad, in Victory Day message to Russian president
EU parliamentarians appeal for European governments to commence dropping humanitarian aid in hard to reach areas as hostilities between warring parties intensify
Opposition leader warns of pending humanitarian crisis in a number of Syrian provinces, especially Aleppo, as signs suggest regime forces are preparing for a large scale offensive
Large numbers of refugees have become disillusioned with the promise of a “new life” in Europe, as many struggle with employment and language issues, drug abuse and a sense of purpose in their host countries
Documents include detailed information on over 300 fighters, a large number of whom are multilingual and boast previous military experience in numerous foreign armies
Merkel described Turkey’s issuing work permits for Syrian refugees as a “very brave step”
General coordinator of the opposition’s negotiating delegation to Geneva hits out at de Mistura after UN envoy labels HNC withdrawal a political act
Before the implementation of the truce, Russia attacked opposition-held areas in the north and Aleppo and cut supply routes and arms and fighters’ corridor from Turkey
Prominent figures and celebrities with ties to the Assad regime enraged by Syrian activists’ attempts to condemn their views by phone
Terrorism in Syria and Iraq is receiving direct support from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, France and the United Kingdom, Syrian President Bashar Assad told Sputnik and Novosti
Darwish was in Geneva earlier this week in connection with peace talks taking place between the Syrian government and elements of the opposition
Decision prevents refugees returning to Syria through Lebanon if they are deemed to have arrived in Europe by an “unlawful” route
Western diplomats say the Russian withdrawal came as a surprise, especially that no indicators were detected beforehand
Previously a popular area for Lebanese and Palestinian migrants, with the recent flow of Syrians to the capital, Sonnenallee now resembles a pastiche of various major cities from the Levant
There must be an extensive study of the reality of Syria, its geography, and the diversity of its people before we encourage the promotion of a federalist country or begin attacking the concept as treacherous
Syrian army is refraining from responding to breaches in order to give a chance to sustain the agreement, says Syria president
Police sources claim Greece closes border with Macedonia to 6,000 people amid clamp-down on migrants entering EU
Trends show more men are abandoning their families in foreign countries for the chance of a new life in Europe, says legal expert
Foreign ministry source says calls by German chancellor to establish a “safe zone” are a violation of Syrian sovereignty and international law
Turkish president accuses US of supporting terrorists in Syria with arms, “which go to terrorists inside Turkey in the end”
Russian PM criticizes Riyadh for suggesting deployment of ground troops as diplomats call on Moscow, Damascus and Islamic countries to help extinguish fundamentalism
Activists publish photos of infamous Palestinian refugee currently residing in Germany
Thousands of missing children are believed to be at risk of exploitation inside Europe, according to Europe’s police agency
Writer and director Anis Hamdoun receives award from German Nachtkritik magazine for his play “The Trip”
Washington is truly working for an independent Kurdish state in the near east
Free-speech activist speaks to German television in first interview since his release from custody in Syria last year
Opposition’s negotiating delegation in disarray as US secretary of state warns it could lose political and military support if it refuses to accept the conditions of the upcoming Geneva talks
The newspaper added on Tuesday, January 19, that the suicide bomber, Nabil al-Fadhli, was in direct and continuous touch with a person born in the city of Aleppo known as Ibrahim Ahmed Ibrahimi
Opposition figure tells Reuters he does not believe the January 25 set date for peace talks is realistic
Syrian foreign investments accounted for 205 million Turkish lira in 2015, according to prime ministry’s statement
After living through shelling, loss and displacement, the mere fact that they are Syrian has become a cause for suspicion wherever they go. With the spread of terrorist bombings across the world, it has become natural that the first to be accused in any attack is someone of Syrian nationality
Demonstrator braves the cold in order to bring light to the suffering of Syrians in Madaya
Youth organizations from 20 Arab and foreign countries take part in solidarity event organized by Revolutionary Youth Union
“They took my three brothers right in front of us in a night raid. This was the toughest night ever. Two days later, two of my brothers were released while the third remained arrested, we haven’t heard anything about him since”
It is time to address the repercussions of a rapidly changing shift in Syria’s demographic environment if we are to succeed in an effective reconstruction process
Data on Syria’s migration crisis estimates that around 17,000 doctors have left the country since the beginning of the crisis in 2011
Paris puts military cooperation against ISIS in the framework of a political solution, while Moscow pushes for a map of non-European-backed militant groups
Syrian health officials order the removal of over 200 products from local markets
“I was afraid the regime forces would discover the truth and arrest me, but I never expected to be held captive by Islamist rebels for over 17 days … I was sure I was going to die”
As the Syrian regime embraces the “Russian protection”, it finally becomes ready to engage in arbitration and partnership without the fear of being forced to divide its power
Russian deputy FM says Moscow in regular contact with opposition parties as foreign powers meet in the Austrian capital to discuss a political solution to the Syrian crisis
Moscow to consider proposal from US to convene international meeting on Syria, with the participation of Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Authorities detain group of Palestinian-Syrian refugees in the Lebanese port city of Tripoli after attempting to travel to Germany
UN envoy earns approval from Syrian government and opposition to launch parallel negotiations on a number of issues in an effort to end the four-year crisis
“We continued to Serbia where we were supposed to take a van to drive us to Belgrade. It was January and the last day of the snowstorm when we walked for 14 hours in snow,” survivor recalls
The warm welcome they received in Munich was more than what the Syrian refugees expected
The loss of an exemplary opportunity to give Obama a Middle Eastern dimension that matches the other aspects of his policies
No one has expected or demanded that every party should drop their weapons and forgo their means of pressure
The British foreign secretary tells Asharq Al-Awsat his country’s military presence in the Gulf should be seen as part of a permanent commitment to the region’s security
New amendment, giving German authorities greater powers to refuse the entry or residency of individuals, will impact negatively on illegal Syrian migrants, says source
De Mistura believes that in the Geneva 3 meeting, Iranian backing, representation of the opposition by more than just the coalition, and a Russian-American understanding will eliminate the reasons for the failure of Geneva 2
Middle Eastern, North African, Asian and European figures will attend the two-day event in Syria’s capital later this week
Syrian partners founded a third of new foreign capital companies in Turkey during the first six months of this year
Asylum seekers speak of the harsh reality of integration in Europe’s communities after escaping war-torn Syria
Signing of the nuclear agreement constitutes a major turning point in the history of Iran, the region and the world, says Syria’s president
Delegation of Syrian martyrs’ children met by Russian government and religious leaders on visit to nation’s capital
Despite a desperate Assad increasingly relying on Iraqi, Afghani and Iranian mercenary, his forces are continuing to lose ground
National Defence Forces militias in possession of munitions from Germany, China, Egypt, Russia and US, leaked report claims
French historian Nadine Meouchy argues that in the last century minorities in Syria failed to participate in national building efforts and that they must choose democracy over dictatorship if they want to avoid becoming “the gravediggers of their own destiny.”
Syrian opposition figure says upcoming Riyadh conference aims to produce a single document for a political solution in Syria, agreed upon by regional powers
“Dreams are considered the first indication of the existence of psychological trauma. War changes the psychological balances and manipulates standards”
BSS members consider the recent escape of Louay Hussein as a sign of betrayal following the political movement president’s surprise arrival in Turkey
I turned my mind back to the moment we heard a knock on the door, my father opened it to greet my mother, my aunt and some friends, and my mother said, “Ahmad has been martyred!”
A new documentary produced by France 24 shows life in the city of Raqqa through the eyes of a young Syrian woman
Aleppo Castle could not survive the bombing, the monuments of Deir Ezzor have almost vanished and Umayyad Mosque is no longer a symbol of Islamic culture
President Khoja calls on the Obama administration to separate the Iranian nuclear file from the Syrian crisis
Khaled Yacoub Oweis, a visiting fellow at SWP, the German international affairs think tank, argues that the objective of international envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura should be the protection of civilians and not the creation of freeze zones, which, short of a balance of interests on the ground, will become killing fields
Opposition government on verge of bankruptcy after revelations of fake jobs and corruption
“You must know those Russians are responsible for each additional minute the Damascus gang stays in power”
Christoph Reuter is one of the few journalists who still risk their lives to visit Syria and writes about Syria for Der Spiegel. This story is republished in The Syrian Observer with the permission of the writer
Berlin conference ends without solution
Jaafari cites rape, sexual abuse, abduction, human trafficking and murder among other various atrocities that have been inflicted upon women in Syria
Economics, public services, the social fabric of communities and the welfare of families are all affected, not to mention the security impact of the Syrian conflict in the whole region
Steinmeier says it is not easy to deal with the issue of hundreds of Europeans and Americans who have been joining ISIS
Forced migration is the destiny of the Syrians who tried to think of their country as their sole homeland
Al-Arabiya and Al-Jazeera channels are the most watched TV channels among Syrians
Mouallem’s statement coincided with one from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calling for coordination with the relevant countries
Reports say the men were on their way to Libya before they were arrested by the Algerian police carrying Thuraya mobile phones and GPS devices and up to a total of $125,000
A special section was dedicated to illustrating the current crisis in Syria
Dardari, the chief economist at the Beirut-based U.N. Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and a former deputy Prime Minister in the regime government, is one of Assad’s closest allies
Local activists denounced the removal of a cross from a church and carried it back inside
A petition to release Mazen darwish and his colleagues
The regime started restoring churches, while it left most mosques destroyed, to show the West that it wants Christians to return
Ministry lambasts UAE for never having practiced democracy through the ballot box
Ministry says Germany has joined countries supporting terrorism
Minority claims for asylum contradict their position towards Assad
Hollande said the four were in “good health, in spite of the very grueling conditions of their captivity.” They will be taken to France in the coming hours, he said in a statement
Volker Perthes is the executive chairman of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), in Berlin
Some researchers connect Blackwater to the killing of demonstrators in different Arab countries
Steinmeier told Ahmad Toumeh, the interim opposition Prime Minister, to compromise and accept Assad for a short transitional period
Refugees from the Golan, Abu Majd and his family have moved from Lebanon, to Egypt. He tried smuggling to Europe, only to arrive in Turkey where he is still looking for work
Western officials are seeking concessions on the delivery of humanitarian aid
Adnan Abdulrazak writes for The Syrian Observer on the businessman who mediated between the Syrian regime and major superpowers
Official tells BBC that the allies said the group will lose credibility if they don’t attend
Women have paid the highest price in the Syrian war
Awad was interrogated for six days on how she left Syria, her activities and relationship with the opposition abroad.
The little girl appears to have made it to Sweden
Economic planning will be crucial for any successful federal state
Scientists offer stark warning about the potential spread of the disease
The party that entertains the illusion of winning through negotiations is certain to emerge as loser
Idriss says Muslim identity of fighters is nothing to be ashamed of
Kill the wounded without rejoicing or expressing joy, says the higher-ranking “Hajj”
Germany’s German Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs stressed that extremist groups’ acts should be confronted
As a result of all this American hesitation in our region, some stubborn and oppressive regimes have succeeded in staying in power and maintaining the grip of their forces and their “guards” over their people
Assad expresses doubts about the United Nations report on the Aug. 21 chemical weapons attack
The Coalition delegation will also deliver a speech at the meeting of the General Assembly
Anyone who comes to us to repent before we capture him, we accept his repentance, or else we are determined to uproot them
The Free Syrian Army denied responsibility in Abu-Abdallah al-Libi’s death
Johnny Abo writes for The Syrian Observer about the sufferings of Syrian refugees that he witnessed in Jordan
Source says fighting erupted when ISIS fighters tried to seize a German doctor
Foreign Ministry expresses concern over other countries’ refusal to join the convention on chemical weapons
Idriss has rejected the Russian initiative that would see the Syrian regime place chemical weapon under international custody
Media report says German intelligence warn youths are becoming radicalized along the way to fighting in Syria
Top military chiefs from western and Arab countries are meeting in Amman to discuss the situation in Syria
Veteran dissident and former political prisoner Mouaffaq Nyrabia will represent the body
The statement emphasises independence from regional conflict
The King of Jordan speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat on the Syrian crisis and its impact on Jordan and the Middle East
France opposes providing weapons to rebels that may be used against it
President Assad has warned Europe in a German newspaper interview that it will “pay the price” if it follows Washington’s lead and delivers arms to rebel forces
The fall of the Syrian town of Qusair to Assad’s forces shows that the regime is poised to secure its position for the long term. The opposition must address its serious shortcomings
Europe is encouraging the nomination of Dardari as PM, as Farouk al-Sharaa is losing his chances
The UN’s high commissioner for refugees, António Guterres, told London’s Guardian newspaper that the fighting in Syria was the worst humanitarian disaster since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and was already more destructive than the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Several bodies of international law provide standards applicable to the Syrian crisis, including international humanitarian law, international criminal law, and international human rights law
It has become clear in recent weeks that a change in the balance of power would have to precede any form of negotiation with the Assad regime. This change has now been demonstrated in the arming of the opposition, enabling it to deter the regime’s army, break its siege of Homs, and expedite its collapse in and around Damascus.
Because Syria is a country of paramount importance, the issue there is not just about toppling the regime, while retaining the same inherited and historical structure, including the ideology, of the regime itself. Indeed, we are dealing here with a smaller version of countries like Germany and Japan after the Second World War, in that they were countries whose internal circumstances led them to destabilise their regions and subsequently the world.
President Assad spoke Sunday, amid rapturous chanting from loyalists that they are with him with “all their blood and soul.” His speech was met by a roar of protest and mocking from Syrian citizens and opposition groups, as well as the international community. This was his first public speech in six months.The opposition says he lives in isolation and does not know what is going around him.
n Syrian modern history itself we have a dangerous precedent of this, when the Alawi right to eliminate longstanding oppression paved the way for a military coup that engendered a grim tyrannical regime, which is now fighting its last and most devastating battle. Furthermore, the Lebanese know well how the Shiite right to defend the villages of the south became a leverage for Hezbollah, which has now become one of the biggest obstacles to the establishment of the Lebanese state.
Reporters without Borders honors journalist and activist Mazen Darwish for his tireless engagement for freedom of expression in Syria. Since February, he has been held in a Syrian prison and reportedly tortured.