The Mirage of Salvation: Why This Regime Must Not Be Defended
MANSOUR AL-MANSOUR
August 6, 2025
The new “regime”in Syria has destroyed what remained of the Syrian state’s institutions, Mansour al-Mansour argues.
The new “regime”in Syria has destroyed what remained of the Syrian state’s institutions, Mansour al-Mansour argues.
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz reaffirmed Turkey’s continued support for Syria’s institutional stability and inclusive governance.
His remarks follow renewed clashes around Manbij, after SDF forces launched rocket and artillery attacks on the village of Al-Kiyariyah in the Deir Hafer district of eastern Aleppo.
Diyala, who held both British and Iraqi citizenship in addition to her Syrian nationality, was killed in her residence in the upscale Al-Malki neighbourhood of Damascus during what appears to have been an armed robbery.
A potential breakthrough may lie in Deir ez-Zor, where discussions are reportedly underway for a phased transfer of governance, Enab Baladi writes.
The events of the coast and Suweida further eroded U.S. confidence in the transitional government’s ability to uphold basic standards of accountability.
Salama’s ascent mirrors a recurring theme in conflict transitions—armed factions evolving into economic actors, al-Hal argues.
According to an investigation conducted by several media outlets, Mediterranean Airlines to a powerful Lebanese-Greek business dynasty with deep political connections, as well as to a drug trafficker and migrant smuggler.
While Saudi Arabia’s support—alongside contributions from other regional partners in economic, political, and security domains—is substantial, it alone cannot resolve Syria’s complex internal challenges, al-Modon writes.
Analysts view Damascus’ outreach as both pragmatic and strategic, Syria TV writes.
“Delaying justice will only perpetuate violence,” the report warns, urging immediate action to prevent further atrocities.
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.
The Syrian Arab Republic has rejoined the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), after more than a decade of isolation, Shaam writes.
Abdi confirmed ongoing communication with Turkey, noting that discussions have been positive, particularly in maintaining a ceasefire, al-Modon writes.
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.
US’ Dorothy Shea condemned recent atrocities in Suweida, stressing the importance of accountability to rebuild trust between the Syrian government and its diverse communities.
Amnesty International stated that in none of the documented cases has a perpetrator been arrested or charged
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