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Microfinance: What Is It and Why Now?

A new law to encourage microfinance banks aims to create jobs and achieve sustainable development, writes Alsouria Net.

Europe Supports Fair, Free Elections in Syria

Europe has moved closer to expressing a unified stance on the forthcoming Syrian presidential elections, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Biden defends US airstrike on Iranian-backed militia, the Foreign Ministry demands an end to “US aggression,” and Syrian Negotiations Committee calls on the EU. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Daraa Central Committee Meeting Outcomes 

Dismissed and detained employees, security pursuits, and conscription dodgers were on the agenda at recent Dara Central Committee meetings, reports Etihad Press.

A Syrian Ray of Hope in a German Court?

Germany’s invocation of universal jurisdiction sends a clear message to the Assad regime, argues Elias Harfoush.

MTN to Sell Shares in Syria

Aiming to shrink its presence in the Middle East, telecommunications company MTN Group will sell its 75 percent stake in MTN Syria, reports Al-Souria Net.

YPJ Thanks Clinton for the Kurdish Drama Series

The SDF’s all-female YPJ has publicly thanked Hillary Clinton for her interest in making a film about fighters’ experiences, writes North Press.