Syria Today – US Army Chief Visits al-Hol; Russian Strike; Pakistani Influence on the Rise
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August 24, 2023
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Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Damascus said it must be informed about the progress of any discussion pertaining to Syria, according to Syria TV.
Safadi emphasized that all Arab countries in the region share a common belief that the Syrian crisis must be resolved, according to Syria TV.
The United Kingdom issued a warning last week cautioning against sending international aid to Syria, according to Syria TV.
An aid shipment by the Italian government and the European Union entered through the Lebanese-Syrian border, according to al-Watan.
Representatives meeting in Geneva underlined the importance of advancing with the political process.
Qatar called for the full implementation of Security Council resolution 2254 to resolve the crisis in Syria, according to Syria TV.
UN expert Richard Gowan said the war in Ukraine has “complicated negotiations on Syria this year”, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Russia says the extension should not exceed 6 months, as opposed to western states that want it to continue for a year, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Representative of the Global Coalition said that al-Hol camp is fertile ground for ISIS recruitment, according to Baladi News.
Pedersen said he was glad the Constitutional Committee is reconvening in March, but he’s worried the Ukrainian war might ruin his plans, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the Security Council to introduce a resolution on cross-border aid to Syria and particularly Idleb, al-Souria Net reports.
Syrian activists participated in the UNSC special session, demanding that the Assad regime be held accountable for its war crimes, according to Syria Television.
On Sunday, the Foreign Minister of Jordan, Ayman Safadi met UN Special Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen to discuss the political solution to the Syrian crisis, the Jordan Times writes.
A delegation of the Syrian opposition met with the UN Secretary-General, emphasizing the need to reach a just political transition in Syria, according to the SOC media office.
Serbian companies might invest in oil shale to generate electricity in Syria, SANA reports.
A joint delegation of opposition figures met with EU diplomats to discuss the need to ensure a just political transition in Syria, according to the SOC Media Office.
Three Germans of Syrian origin won the general elections in Germany last Sunday with the Greens and the SDP, according to Syria TV.
