Syrian Opposition Elections Commission: A Leap in the Void
The Syrian National Coalition has announced the formation of a National Elections Commission, sparking confusing and suspicion among some of its members.
The Syrian National Coalition has announced the formation of a National Elections Commission, sparking confusing and suspicion among some of its members.
Northwestern region of Syria is witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases, with the area now recording 300-500 infections a day reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
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 regime has considered using the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Law to target business figures, and help the regime refill its coffers reports Baladi News.
The devaluation of the Syrian pound has hit poultry farmers in Raqqa particularly hard, with many struggle to support themselves and racking up large debts writes North Press.
Speaking at a video conference, the BRICS nations have said that the crisis in Syria can’t be solved through military means writes SANA.
Following the death of Walid al-Muallem, Iran and Russia are waiting to see who will be his replacement and leading diplomatic efforts writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Syria, as the country enters the winter months and its second wave, and an increased number of beds are being made available writes Sowt Al-Asima.
Russia’s Foreign Minister has lambasted countries that did not attend the recent refugee conference in Damascus, or pressured other countries not to attend writes SANA.
Following the death of Walid al-Muallem, there are a small handful of people that could step into the position and become the new Foreign Minister writes Nedaa Syria.
Traveller who wish to cross from Syria, into Jordan, have been told that they must adhere to a number of conditions, which include a negative PCR test reports Etihad Press.
Following meetings with Geir Pedersen, a date has been agreed for the next meeting of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva, coronavirus depending reports Al- Watan.
James Jeffrey has said that they purposely lied to Donald Trump about the scale of the US presence in Syria, after he called for a withdrawal from the country reports Al-Masdar.
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.
The International Conference for the Return of Refugees has begun in Damascus, with many speakers from foreign countries discussing the issues and means to secure returns writes SANA.
Russian and Syrian officials have held a meeting to discuss plans for the old city of Damascus and efforts to improve services for citizens writes SY 24.
President Assad has said that the refugee conference, which starts today, is a chance to solve a pressing issues and thanked Iran for its support and help writes Al-Watan.
A presidential decree has been criticised for asking for unrealistic amounts of money to avoid military service, at a time when many Syrian are struggling financially writes Enab Baladi.
Asma al-Assad has visited the Lattakia countryside, new coronavirus infections have been recorded, a school in Aleppo has closed and a campaign has started to plant trees. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
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