Syrian Democratic Council Delegation Visits Cairo
NORTH PRESS (Kurdish news agency)
March 9, 2021
A delegation from the Syrian Democratic Council has discussed the Syrian war on a visit to Cairo, writes North Press.
A delegation from the Syrian Democratic Council has discussed the Syrian war on a visit to Cairo, writes North Press.
The EU grants multi-million dollar aid packages to refugee host countries, an elderly man is tortured to death in Afrin, four die in a Russian airstrike on oil refineries, and Yazidi women survive sex slavery by ISIS. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Russia has been blamed for an airstrike which caused a huge fire burning 180 trucks and tankers, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Despite Russian promises of fuel and wheat supplies, Damascus has witnessed lengthy queues at gas stations, writes Sowt Al-Asima.
A regime infiltration attempt has been stymied by Turkey-backed opposition forces, according to North Press.
A new law to encourage microfinance banks aims to create jobs and achieve sustainable development, writes Alsouria Net.
Daraa has witnessed several assassinations against individuals who made settlements in 2018, writes North Press.
Russia plans to establish a permanent military base in central Syria, writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
Suweida has witnessed a return of tension after a shooting involving a shepherd and his flock, according to North Press.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights has documented the killing of 138 civilians in Syria during the month of February alone, reports Ayyam Al-Suria.
Europe has moved closer to expressing a unified stance on the forthcoming Syrian presidential elections, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Syrian regime is expected to impose a settlement agreement on the town of Daraa, writes Al-Souria Net.
The Syrian regime and Russia have accused the US of confiscating UN humanitarian aid and giving it to “terrorists,” writes The Syria Times.
Dismissed and detained employees, security pursuits, and conscription dodgers were on the agenda at recent Dara Central Committee meetings, reports Etihad Press.
Germany’s invocation of universal jurisdiction sends a clear message to the Assad regime, argues Elias Harfoush.
Crew members of a Russian helicopter which made an emergency landing in Hassakeh are safe and well, writes The Syria Times.
Opposition politician Sahar Hawija has accused Iran, Russia and Turkey of validating the Syrian regime, reports North Press.
Russia and the US are both funding the Syrian Democratic Forces, writes Baladi News.
Claiming a split between the presidential elections and the drafting of the new constitution, Russia maintains that the upcoming elections are legitimate, writes Al Souria Net.
Opposition group al-Fateh al-Mubin has sniped several government members in south Idleb, according to North Press.
