Syrian Pound Deteriorates as Foreign Reserves ‘Dry Up’
Analysts claim Sunday’s unprecedented drop in the pound’s value is an indication that the country’s foreign reserves are almost depleted
Analysts claim Sunday’s unprecedented drop in the pound’s value is an indication that the country’s foreign reserves are almost depleted
Interior minister denies reports by numerous media outlets regarding mass rioting inside Hama prison following visit to facility
Local activists claim Moscow has founded a second base in the desert city after taking over the Hmeimim military base in Lattakia last year
Truce observance in the provincial capital is very fragile in light of the number of terrorist groups operating in the city, Kremlin spokesman tells reporters
Clashes between militants and traders in al-Khuyan result in 10 dead as Nusra seizes large amounts of money and a vehicle
It did not take long for the US to prove it was not a ‘friend of the Syrian people’ – if it ever was – but rather became a neutral actor at best
Foreign ministry says Saudi Arabia and Turkey must be held to account for their role in killing innocent civilians including women and children
Opposition spokesman says Russia’s support for the Assad regime’s campaign against Aleppo is proof that it does not want a political solution to the crisis
Syrian refugees who arrived in Hatay in April 2011 will be eligible to apply for Turkish citizenship this week
World leaders deny opposition figure opportunity to meet in French capital to discuss the collapse of the internationally-backed cessation of hostilities
Syrian president tells visiting US senator that the fight against terrorism must also focus on combating extremist mentality alongside any military effort
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
“The severe breaches by the regime and its allies of the truce confirm their desire to derail the political process and evade its obligations,” opposition figure announces
US senator meets with Syria’s grand mufti and visits center for displaced people on three-day visit to Damascus
Despite the HNC’s decision to withdraw from the Syrian-Syrian negotiations, the unanimous decision to suspend the talks after internal debate is clear evidence of the birth of a democratic process, and a real source of hope
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
Opposition movement announces its intention to end its support for the HNC following its withdrawal from the Geneva negotiations last week
Algerian minister Abdelkader Messahel offers words of support for Syria in combating terrorism and achieving national reconciliations on rare trip to Syrian capital
Merkel described Turkey’s issuing work permits for Syrian refugees as a “very brave step”
Strikes on Aleppo city and Damascus countryside kill dozens including women and children as peace talks in Geneva come to a halt
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