As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with French diplomat Michel Duclos to discuss his experience of working in the country.
Top officials from Russia, Turkey and Qatar have agreed to apply the Astana peace process through humanitarian intervention, writes Etihad Press.
Turkey’s foreign minister and Syria’s former prime minister have discussed the latest developments in Syria, according to Alsouria Net.
Saudi Arabia has called for a national consensus to end the bloodshed in Syria, writes RT Arabic.
The United Arab Emirates’ foreign minister has described Syria’s return to the Arab League as “inevitable,” writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Syrian Observer sat down for an interview with the former US ambassador in Damascus Robert Ford to discuss his opinion on the new US administration’s role in Syria.
Tourism tycoon Saeb Nahas has been cleared of smuggling goods and violating import laws, reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Middle Eastern countries have faired poorly in this years Corruption Perceptions Index, with Yemen and Syria being ranked as the worse for public sector corruption write Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Syrian opposition is fracturing, amid reports that a new political body will be formed reports North Press.
A circulated memorandum has revealed that Saudi Arabia has suspended the work of the employees of the Syrian Negotiations Committee, claiming that no meetings are being held reports Alsouria Net.
Amid political inaction Khalid al-Mahamid has called for the forming of a new political movement, which it is hoped will unite the south and achieve progress towards a political solution writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Syrian truck that are trying to get to the Gulf have been stopped at the Jordanian border and denied entry into the country, with no justification given reports Enab Baladi.
Parties involved in the Syria crisis are making diplomatic efforts to secure political gains, before the Biden administration take control in Washington writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Khaled al-Mahamid is creating a new political body that he says will work towards a political solution, and will not be affiliated with any foreign agendas reports Shaam News.
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 statements by Saudi Arabia, the Muslim Brotherhood has hit back, criticising Iran for its role in Syria and describing them as occupiers writes Enab Baladi.
With the election of Joe Biden, it is expected that there will be a change in US policy in the region, that will include reaching out diplomatically to Iran writes Al-Watan.
It is not known who Assad is supporting in the US election, but it is believed that he will be taking a keen interest in the results writes Al-Modon.
Russia and Syria have planned for a conference in Damascus regarding refugees, but the US is insistent that European and Arab countries do not take part writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Trucks carrying Syrian fruits, vegetables and clothes have been permitted entry into Saudi Arabia according to the Damascus Chamber of Commerce writes Al-Watan.
