A Russian Landing in Syria
AL-MODON (Lebanese website)
July 28, 2021
The recent Russian delegation that visited Damascus, by its size and its nature, resembles the landing of a foreign power, according to al-Modon.
The recent Russian delegation that visited Damascus, by its size and its nature, resembles the landing of a foreign power, according to al-Modon.
Checkpoints leading to Daraa al-Balad have reopened, marking the end of a weeks-long siege after an agreement was signed, according to Baladi News.
The Syrian Opposition Coalition has organized talks with Syrian-American organizations, to talk about lobbying to protect civilians in Syria, according to the SOC.
In his book, “Syria through the Eyes of the Ambassador,” Ömer Önhon recalls how the position of Turkey evolved throughout the Syrian conflict, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A six-point agreement was reached in Daraa al-Balad in order to lift the siege imposed on the area for more than a month, according to al-Souria Net.
The Ambassador of Syria to Iran and the Rector of the University of Islamic Denominations of Iran talked about how to enhance cultural and educational cooperation between the two countries, SANA reports.
During a webinar organized at the American University of Beirut, seven speakers were invited to share the positions of the various stakeholders on the Syrian conflict and the future of the country.
The Jordanian King has called for the return of Syria to the Arab embrace, during a visit to Washington, according to Athr Press.
UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen discussed with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov issues related to the political transition in Syria and humanitarian aid, according to North Press.
Leaks reveal that the UK government transferred hundreds of millions of pounds to terrorist groups in Syria, which it labeled as moderate armed groups, SANA writes.
In an interview with the French daily Le Monde, Leila Mustafa, the mayor of Raqqa, claims that international aid to her city is lacking, despite it being destroyed by the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) has launched an online campaign to obtain international recognition, according to al-Souria Net.
A drone strike by the U.S. has destroyed a truck belonging to the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Front (PMF) militia, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian Opposition Coalition has called the UN to invoke its “Responsibility to Protect” against the Assad regime, according to the SOC.
A dozen militiamen loyal to Iran, as well as their leader, reportedly got infected with the coronavirus, according to SY-24.
During his inauguration speech after taking his oath, President Bashar al-Assad reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering the Syrian economy, SANA reports.
The Opposition SNC has called for the lifting of support to the “East of the Euphrates”, in reference to the AANES, according to North Press.
The SDC says it is ready to dialogue with the Syrian regime, if this could lead to concrete results, according to North Press.
The election of a new president to the Opposition’s coalition was met with optimism and pessimism by analysts, as some believed he would be able to move things up, while others believed he is but a figurehead, according to Nedaa Post.
Russia has entered the blockaded town of Daraa al-Balad to inspect it, hoping to appear as a mediator rather than an oppressor, according to SY-24.
