The moral test of any new political order lies not in how it treats the majority, but in how it engages those with the least demographic weight, Wael Sawah writes for Daraj.
During the visit, the minister and his delegation inspected the scene of a double homicide in the town of Zaidal, Shaam writes.
A spokesperson for the airline said the decision followed a routine operational review aimed at optimising fleet deployment in line with Emirates’ wider strategic priorities, Shaam writes.
The ministry’s spokesperson stated that a special committee had conducted inquiries across four governorates—Latakia, Tartous, Homs, and Hama.
The abduction of Alawite women in Syria’s coastal regions remains an urgent human rights crisis, Daraj writes.
The report names 265 suspects affiliated with the former regime and an additional 298 members of various military factions that participated in the counteroffensive.
The Assembly will comprise 150 members, distributed across Syria’s provinces in proportion to their populations, according to Syria TV
Makhlouf’s remarks about mobilizing 150,000 fighters and appealing to Russia for intervention were met with widespread ridicule among Syrians, al-Hal writes.
Amnesty urges Syria’s interim authorities to uphold justice, protect minorities, and prevent a return to cycles of atrocity
Lieutenant Colonel Mustafa Kanifati, director of the Public Security Department, that while a patrol was conducting routine operations in rural Qardaha, it came under attack from remnants of the former regime, Enab Baladi reports.
One person was killed and seven others were injured due to fires that erupted in large areas around Qardaha, located in the Lattakia countryside in western Syria, Syria TV reports.
The Syrian Badia region frequently experiences attacks targeting regime forces
The quake triggered widespread panic, particularly in Idlib, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Among the most prominent officers are Brigadier General Yasser Halawa, appointed head of the Audit and Fine Branch at the Ministry of Interior, Shaam Network reports.
Three Syrians, two young women and a young man, hailing from Tartous governorate, were kidnapped simultaneously, al-Modon writes.
Among the appointments is Major General Muhammad Khalif al-Muhammad, who has been designated as the commander of the Second Corps.
The collapse in real estate’s appeal as a secure investment mirrors the broader economic challenges in Syria, al-Modon reports.
The journalist from a state newspaper posted a message of solidarity from Tartous, challenging the narrative of betrayal, according to the Syrian Network of Human Rights
This incident marks the third attack of its nature in the region within the past 24 hours, according to al-Modon
Mahmoud Ibrahim revealed that he faces multiple allegations, including “supporting armed disobedience”.
On December 12th, a boat carrying refugees departed Lebanon bound for Cyprus. Its current whereabouts remain unknown, according to Syria TV.
The Inflation rate reached a staggering 76.7% between April 2022 and April 2023, according to Athr Press.
Homs Sugar Company, established in 1946, comprises four factories specializing in sugar, alcohol, yeast, and oil and soap, according to Athr Press.
The head of the Tartous Farmers Union revealed to Athr Press that discussions have taken place about the distribution of agricultural diesel.
The late officer shrouded in mystery, bore the nickname Abu Mahran, according to Shaam Network.
Ibrahim Khader al-Salem held various positions, including officer in the Internal Security Forces, head of the Criminal Security Branch in Hassakeh, Idleb, and Damascus, according to Orient Net.
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The value of the Syrian pound continues its downward spiral against foreign currencies, according to Enab Baladi.
The regime’s intelligence services instructed all heads of chambers of commerce to convene a meeting with the purpose of dismissing Lahham, Syria TV says.
The CBS has set the exchange rate at 6,550 SYP to the dollar in the remittances and exchange bulletin, according to Shaam Network.
The White Helmets appealed to all humanitarian organizations and international bodies to provide material support, according to Syria TV.
The Ahrar Horan gathering published a photo it said was of a mass grave in the Tarheen area, according to Syria TV.
Unemployment rates in Syria have risen significantly over the past years to more than 30%, according to Syria TV.
This comes based on the decision of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers to reduce the allocations of all public entities by 40%, according to Athr Press.
The Syrian capital urged health workers to continue reporting suspected cases, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Security services arrested the young men under the pretext that they are wanted for compulsory service, according to Zaitoun Agency.
Draft decrees are being prepared for naming the heads of governorate and city councils, according to al-Watan.
Jordan has imposed taxes on Syrian trucks that are more than double the amount levied by Syria on Jordanian trucks, according to Sham FM.
The hardships facing the grains sector include power cuts, high maintenance costs, scarcity of fuel, and the transportation fees, according to Sham FM.
A Turkish newspaper said that western countries offered to give opposition-held areas independence, according to Baladi News.
Most of the suicides occurred in the Aleppo governorate, according to Baladi News.
Damascus Governorate Police Commander Major General Hussein Jumaa was arrested with 15 other officers, according to Nedaa Post.
Two new governors were appointed in the Hassakeh and Hama governorates, according to al-Watan.
Experts claim the CBS statistics are inaccurate, according to al-Watan.
Many regime officers have recently died in various regions of Syria, according to Shaam News Network.
Assad is increasing repression against online activists, imposing penalties of up to 7 years in prison, according to al-Souria Net.
The Russian ambassador in Damascus says trade between the two countries tripled in 2021, according to Enab Baladi
The vaccination campaign in Syria is subject to corruption and fraud, as vaccination cards are sold to unvaccinated citizens.
Migration, violent conflict, and military conscription have reduced the ratio of men to women in Syria drastically, according to SY24.
On Sunday evening, a senior regime officer died of wounds sustained as a result of an attack in Deir-ez-Zor, just 24 hours after the death of another high-ranking officer from the Tartous governorate, Baladi News reports.
On Wednesday, Syria executed 24 people accused of igniting last year’s wildfires, which left 3 people dead and burnt thousands of hectares of forests, according to Athr Press.
Low levels of registration are hampering the vaccination campaign in Syria, where COVID is wreaking havoc, according to al-Watan.
Syria’s local pharmaceutical industry is booming after a decade of civil war, as local demand is mostly covered and new projects are launched, SANA reports.
Forest fires in Syria are impacting its natural wealth, according to The Levant.
The Syrian regime detained thousands of citizens to force them to vote for Assad in the presidential elections, among other intimidation methods, according to Jesr press.
The Syrian regime is re-arranging its security apparatus, hoping to improve its image with the west, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Gatherings and rallies organized to celebrate the results of the presidential elections led to an increase in the number of new COVID-19 infections, according to North Press.
The most recent report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights records the death of 96 civilians, as well as an acceleration of the spread of COVID-19 in Syria, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Syria’s ports have been closed after high wind speeds and bad weather, reports SANA.
Polar air pressure will bring snow, hailstones, and temperatures as low as three degrees celsius, according to SANA.
The Syrian Government has arrested several individuals on charges of “cyber crimes,” including an inspector and a TV news anchor.
Residents of Sheikh Saad have queued for hours to try and secure heating fuel, although there was not enough to go around reports Al-Watan.
Syria’s ambassador to Iraq has met with the Iraqi transport minister to discuss connecting the two countries and the movement of vehicles across the border writes SANA.
A bus carrying regime soldiers went missing on its way to Homs city, only to be later found, empty and on fire reports Baladi News.
A government official has outlined reconstruction projects that have been completed or are underway and the costs associated with them writes SANA.
A Russian group has distributed food to needy people in Damascus, particularly the families of martyrs or those wounded in the war writes SANA.
The Syrian Investment Commission has discussed efforts to increase production in Syria and the job opportunities that it can create, as a way of easing economic problems writes SANA.
Russia is continuing efforts to recruit Syrian men to join their ranks, offering them the chance to go a serve them in Venezuela, for a large amount of money, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Syrian capital Damascus has been hit by heavy rain, with 44 millimetres of rain falling in a single night writes SANA.
The Syrian Cabinet has met to formalise plans to compensate farmers for the losses that they suffered as a result of the fires writes SANA.
Tartous is suffering from a chronic lack of bread, and the bread that is available is of poor quality, adding to the woes of residents reports Baladi Press.
A leaked document has revealed that the Syrian regime fired a number of teachers from their job because they had not joined up for reserve military service writes SY 24.
Arrests have been made following a series of fires that erupted in the western part of the country, causing devastation reports Al-Masdar.
Syrian schools have recorded 41 cases of the coronavirus, but the School Health Department is confident of the measures that have been taken to contain the spread writes SANA.
A state of emergency has been announced, as wildfires spread from regime controlled areas and threaten civilians and camps in Idleb reports Baladi News.
Aleppo has witnessed most suicide cases in Syria so far this year, while the methods are diverse, according to a report in Al-Watan
The fire erupted on the administrative boundaries of the Homs, Hama and Tartous provinces
Alarm bells have been sounded about a large amount hazardous material that is being stored at Tartous Port, with fears it could ignite reports Baladi News.
With an absence of men in regime controlled areas, women are having to do jobs typically done by men, to ensure their families have the income needed to survive reports Baladi News.
Following the publicised disagreement between Rami Makhlouf and Bashar al-Assad, Makhlouf’s brother has been awarded the contracts for duty free businesses at ports and airports reports Syria Call.
The deaths of a number of regime officers have been reported, although the exact cause of the deaths is not clear reports Shaam News.
For the first time in nine years, a train carrying grain has arrived in Damascus, delivering 1,000 tons reports SANA.
A new ship has been launched from Tartous Port, which is now capable of carrying thousands of heads of livestock and has produced many job opportunities writes SANA.
Asma al-Assad has met with the family of a murdered child and blamed the current conditions on poor security and socials problems reports Shaam Network.
A group of workers in Tartous have been punished by their employer for not taking part in the recent elections for the People’s Assembly writes Shaam Network.
A leader from the Alawite community has revealed how the president’s wife, Asma al-Assad, helped to bring down Syrian businessman Rami Makhlouf reports Al-Nass News.
All of the duty-free businesses that were taken by the regime from Rami Makhlouf have been offered to alternative investors writes Alsouria Net.
Parliamentary elections are set for July 19, and confronting the economic sanctions imposed on the regime is a priority for the the Baath leadership writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Rami Makhlouf has been dealt a further blow with the announcement that the Ministry of Economy and Trade has rescinded contracts made with the businessman writes Baladi News.
The head of the Syria First party has spoken out against the policies of the regime and called for freedom and democracy, as well as a national reconciliation project reports Baladi News.
Residents of Suweida have protested against living conditions in the province and the recent fires that destroyed crops and livelihoods reports Enab Baladi.
Suicides are becoming prevalent in Syria, with hanging the most frequent method of suicide reports Tishreen.
President Assad has dismissed Talal al-Barazi, and replaced him with Atef al-Nadaf, who was previously governor of Suweida writes Alsouria Net.
Residents of the Syrian coast are anticipating, what could be, a devastating earthquake, but officials are confident that buildings can withstand writes Al-Watan.
To spread awareness and information about the coronavirus, the Syrian government has set up a number of emergency centres and telephone hotlines writes SANA.
In line with the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a number of initiatives and campaigns have been launched to ensure that people isolated in their homes receive the proper care they need writes SANA.
While still denying the existence of any cases, the regime are putting in place a number of measures to ensure that the coronavirus does not spread reports Alsouria Net.
The Syrian regime insists that there are no cases of coronavirus in Syria, however a number of Pakistanis, travelling from Syria, have tested positive reports Alsouria Net.
Turnout for applications to be considered for the upcoming People’s Assembly elections has been high across the country and represents a diverse range of people reports Al-Watan.
Applications to run for the People’s Assembly have been low across the country, but the authorities are expecting an upturn in the number writes Al-Watan.
Pro-regime activists have circulated a video of a regime fighter begging on the streets of the capital, sparking anger and outrage writes Brocar Press.
In the costal provinces of Lattakia and Tartous, women are taking the place of men who have been killed or are fighting on the front lines for the regime writes Brocar Press.
In his Facebook post, Ahmed Suleiman is believed to have spoken out against the rampant corruption that is plaguing Syria writes Al-Modon.
The costal provinces of Lattakia and Tartous have seen the spread of sports betting, which is bringing large amounts of money for some regime loyalists and leaving other deep in debt writes Alsouria Net.
The Tourist Investment Forum in Tartous was scheduled to run for two days, but closed after just one, with no explanation given reports Snack Syria.
Fires have raged across agricultural land and through forests, causing a huge amount of damage, but the cause is still unknown reports Al-Watan.
Fires that raged across Lattakia, Homs and Tartous provinces have been brought under control and extinguished by firefighters reports SANA.
During first half of 2019, a number of different facilities in the chemical, food and engineering sector opened up in Tartous, creating over 100 job opportunities reports SANA.
Alawites living on the Syrian coast are watching the unfolding events in Hama and Idleb and are concerned about what the developments might mean for them writes Al-Modon.
There were nine officers among those killed, all from the province of Tartous, the regime’s main supply of manpower reports Zaman Al Wasl.
With help from investors and the government, hundreds of new facilities have been opened, which has created thousands of new job opportunities reports SANA.
Major General Kifah Moulhem has been accused of committing a range of crimes against the Syrian people, during his time at the Military Intelligence Directorate reports Alsouria Net.
Attacks on teachers have seen a sharp rise recently, with many blaming the militias that are active in the region writes Al-Modon.
The Syrian regime is pushing to conscript as many Syrians as it can into the ranks of its army, which has lead to summons being erroneously sent to those already serving and those killed in action reports Alsouria Net.
A recent wave of criticism, directed at the government, has prompted some MPs to question the government’s handling of the crisis in Syria writes Alsouria Net.
Residents of Aleppo have expressed their anger with local officials at the lack of basic goods and services available to them reports Alsouria Net.
Storms have been battering Syria, with high amounts of rainfall, powerful winds and heavy snow, which has led to the deaths of seven people writes Damas Post.
An investigation by Daraj has revealed that members of the regime security services have benefited from loans provided by UNRWA.
The ports of Lattakia and Tartous are vital for Syria’s trade and access to the Mediterranean reports SANA.
Since 2015, 364 people have committed suicide, with the highest reported numbers in Damascus writes Enab Baladi.
Syrian who have been tempted back by the general amnesty that was announced, have found that the deal was not what they expected writes Alsouria.
The tour of Lattakia and Tartous signal the start of a number of multi-billion pound projects reports SANA.
The regime has dismissed a large number of teachers from across the country, claiming that they have not served in the army reports Alsouria Net.
Families in Syria who have had relatives forcibly disappeared are trapped in whirlwind of confusion and grief writes Zaman Al Wasl
The High Elections Committee has designated 85 electoral districts, although they can be moved to other area if security cannot be ensured writes Al-Watan
The mother abandoned her child in the hospital leaving it with no legal guardian writes Al-Hal
Sources claim Russian weapon shipment included an array of internationally banned weapons, Zaman al-Wasl reports
The Alawite heartland has suffered huge losses in light of the Assad regime’s efforts to boost its falling troop numbers
Over half of those reside in the capital, health official tells loyalist newspaper Al-Watan
Internal displacement, sectarianism and mass migration have encouraged a shift in the norms of marriage between Syrians, Enab Baladi writes
Post by loyalist media incites dispute between Syrians over cause for rise in levels of spinsterhood, All4Syria reports
Damascus announces plans to transfer the zones outside of cities to dedicated areas in the loyalist provinces of Lattakia and Tartous, Al-Watan reports
Assad’s loyalist strongholds are reeling from the loss of a generation of men forced to die on the front lines, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Residents voice relief at proposals to lift the heavy security presence on city roads, while others fear spontaneous checkpoints which aim to arrest those escaping military service, Enab Baladi writes
Deal includes plans to renovate schools and provide health services to residents in the coastal province, according to government media
Reeling from the loss of its sons on Syria’s battlefields, locals in the loyalist region are being called on by the Syrian army to mobilize thousands more, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Brigadier general and captain among dozens of government forces from the coastal city killed in fighting last month, opposition website reports
Military police arrests more than 200 young men on the streets of Tartous celebrating Messi’s winner against Real Madrid in order to press gang them into military service, according to opposition website Alsouria Net
Alsouria Net reports on the recent evacuation efforts from the Homs neighborhood, claiming that 50 busloads of 1,850 people had left for the city of Jarablus in north Aleppo after obtaining Russian guarantees the convoys would not be attacked by loyalist militias
The Syrian regime held a widely publicized mourning ceremony for six fallen officers from Tartous, as Tartousi residents, a formidable source of regime militant suppliers, resist conscription of their children for the draining war effort
Pro-Assad thugs target government buildings and steal electricity cables and power generators in eastern and western parts of Aleppo where public electricity is no longer available, opposition website reports
Activists claim at least 41 regime soldiers, including 11 officers, have been buried in daily funerals in Tartous in February, Zaman al-Wasl reports
State media outlet SANA covers monthly shopping event in the coastal province which aims to showcase high-quality Syrian-made products to buyers
Iqtissad speaks to producers and traders about why Gulf and European countries are turning to Syria for olive oil after the country witnessed a 10-year high boom in 2016
Syrian foreign minister tells Kazakhstan envoy that Assad government is serious about leading the upcoming talks with the aim of ending terrorism
The announcement of a new army formed from the powerful Ahrar al-Sham group is seen by some members as proof of division within its ranks, despite assurances that the new faction will remain integrated
Last year saw the disintegration of security along Syria’s coastal areas as terrorist bombings, wildfires and economic uncertainty crippled Assad’s key support base
Coastal city mourns the death of dozens of locals from fighting on the Palmyra and Aleppo fronts, military source claims
Loyalist pages report bodies arriving daily as dozens of fighters from the coastal city are killed in battles in Aleppo and Hama
Loyalist media claims huge fires are the result of arson as flames were lit in several unconnected areas of the Lattakia countryside
Special police units raid jail in coastal city after detainees protests against execution of a political prisoner
Col. Naeem Ahmed was killed by rebel groups as regime forces tried to advance on the Harasta front
Renowned Syrian programmer and quadriplegic Khaldoon Sinjab lands in the UAE for treatment at the behest of the Abu Dhabi royal family
Major transport route cut by loyalist fighters protesting regime’s arrest of a drug dealer from Oum Haratin
Primary and secondary students return to classes as education directorate announces repairs have been finished on dozens of schools throughout the country
Syrian envoy to UN says country’s humanitarian situation has become politicized in a consistent pattern within UN statements and reports
Numerous areas targeted by suicide bombers in a number of cities across Syria, killing and injuring scores of civilians
“Fear God… Those who deal in the blood of martyrs to establish wealth are my enemies until Judgement Day”
Funeral processions roaming the streets in the coastal province have become a normal daily scene for residents, as victims’ families accuse the Assad regime of negligence towards their suffering
Three-day event will provide up to 250 scholarships by training institutes as well as diverse job opportunities for youths
What will be the fate of the group following its decision to sever alliances with Al-Qaeda and rebrand under the Fatah al-Sham Front?
Activists report at least five dead and scores injured in stray gunfire as armed loyalists celebrate news of Turkey’s coup attempt
U.K.-based rights group reports over 5.8 million Syrians are now refugees and another 7.5 million have been internally displaced by fighting over the past five years
Head of the ministry’s psychology department says state has trained 250 general practitioners in the field in order to meet the shortfall in psychiatrists
Islamic State claims responsibility for string of deadly attacks targeting Alawite minority in Syrian government stronghold
Locals in Syria’s loyalist coastal cities are losing faith in the Assad regime as more of their youths are forces to die on the fronts
Thousands of detainees transferred from Adra central prison to ill-equipped facilities, while authorities continue to profit from extorting inmates and their family members
Seven provinces agree to renew interest-free loans program for poor and impoverished groups to undertake medium, small and micro projects
Elections body says over 11,300 applications are to be reviewed in the coming days
Election committee head says large candidate numbers signal a positive sign for voters as deadline for applications draws to a close
Medical officials remain tight-lipped as cases of the virus witness a rise in the coastal city
Loyalist militia comprises 180 people from several villages and towns in the province who were trained on different combat skills over two weeks
Damascus and Aleppo top list of provinces for suits filed against spouses for infidelity
Ra’fat Salman Abu Rahhal killed by opposition fighters in the east of the capital, activists claim
Efforts and future visions aimed at shortening length of litigation and fostering citizens’ trust in the judiciary, says justice minister
Around 5,000 Syrian Turkmen families have fled to Lebanon, totaling between 125,000 and 150,000 people from all regions of Syria – Homs, Hama, Tartous, Aleppo, Damascus and Idleb
The Ministry of Agriculture has never laid out a plan that reflects the true dimension of cultivated areas in Syria
Alawite urban centers turned into forums for dozens of people to exchange information on emigration routes
Pro-regime sources confirm a high concentration of criminal activity, including kidnapping and murder, along the highway connecting the two major cities
Civilians escaping fighting in al-Ghab are prevented from entering the coastal region due to a “lack of available shelter”
Firefighters manage to control the blaze in a number of areas after unexplained fire spreads throughout the province’s countryside
Dissident dies under torture after reconciliation minister offers clemency upon return to home town in Syria
Human rights group releases report documenting sectarian and ethnic violations in Syria
Announcement comes as opposition forces close in on Syria’s pro-regime coastal regions
Some Syrians believe that the regime is abandoning supporters in their respective regions
Assad regime loses second top army commander on Sunday while undertaking ‘national duty’ in Aleppo
Rebel group claims responsibility for bombing killing eight soldiers
Sisters and wives of fallen soldiers recruited to fight as regime faces significant losses among pro-Assad militias
Islamist rebels kill elite forces commander in fighting in northern Syria
Ministries of economy and foreign trade will implement a number of measures to secure domestic production in an attempt to boost Syria’s economy, minister says
Fighting in Syria’s northwest sees the death of two regime brigadiers and a large number of officers and soldiers
Ambassador claims Syria and North Korea face a common enemy which seeks to undermine the independence of the two nations
In the two major Alawite cities of Tartous and Lattakia, one can easily observe the countless “martyrs” pictures covering the walls of buildings. Here, no one can deny the casualties of Assad’s war
Activities held in Damascus to mark 68th anniversary of the party’s establishment
HOBOOB approves contract for the exchange of 100,000 tons of Syrian durum wheat for bread wheat from Italian producer
She doesn’t own her soul: she has a family that she left behind when she came to Beirut with her children a year ago
Syrians divided on who holds responsibility for the crisis, but united in views on “state reform” , a new report by The Day After organization suggests
Applications for the licensing of 250 new private educational institutions will include 52 institutions and 200 kindergartens
A new university in Tartous is the subject of legislative decree No. 2 for 2015
Explosion heard throughout the surrounding area located on the Idleb-Lattakia international highway
There are significant tensions among the shabeeha forces in the coastal areas
More than 100 Syrian opposition military factions form the Revolutionary Command Council
Brigadier Muhsen Said Hussein was the head of one of the most well-trained units which contributed to many influential battles in Homs and Lattakia
The people, who suffer from oppression and poverty, focus mainly on how to obtain their daily food and a decent life
Governor of Homs retains his position
Activists in regime bastion have launched a campaign calling for an end to the regime’s sectarian war in Syria
Focus is on aid to newly-arrived displaced
Reports says new projects created 1,471 new job opportunities
The works depict the current events and destruction in Syria
Regime increases shabbinha salaries
I was never concerned with their sects, just as I did not care about the side they were fighting on
The document acknowledges indirectly rebel control over large areas in six governorates
God wanted to make teach the supporters of the criminal regime in Tartous a lesson
The government’s efforts to revive the tourism sector in the coastal area face many obstacles
The lands and properties are being bought in an apparent effort to clear the area of its indigenous population
Restlessness is growing as the city bleeds its young soldiers
The Shabbiha’s work had remained unregulated until 2012
Demonstrators express support for Assad and the army
Christian Syrians do not occupy a specific geographic space, despite their reasonable numbers (around 6 to 9 percent of the population)
The group includes fighters from the Deer Hunters Brigade, a secret Armenian army brigade
There is resentment after nuns were released after being held by the opposition, but not Assad’s own officers
The Lawyers Union has dismissed a number of lawyers who have left Syria without informing their branches
From time to time displaced people are exposed to harassment from security forces and militias
But the real losses are much greater than merely financial
MP wants law, which she argues in unfair to women, amended
Never mind that the first people who took to the streets demanding the overthrow of the regime also took to the streets protesting against Islamist extremists
Syrian authorities have released Youssef Abdelke from prison after one month and three days. No one knows the exact charge against this Syrian artist, but
Abdelke appeared in a photograph after his release appearing pale and wan
The UNDP and other partners are working alongside the World Food Program
13 killed the second sectarian massacre in Bayda
Abdelke’s experiences came to life in his works, which include engravings, charcoal and canvas paintings, as well as cartoons and essays
Resistance to the involvement of Al-Qaeda in the Syrian conflict remains strong
Human Rights Watch interviewed 10 Syrian women who were detained, either due to their own engagement in activities related to government opposition, or that of their family members
Not all Alawites support President Assad and some take part in the revolution secretly
Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi has appointed Musaab Arsalan as the new head of the airline
Bashar Telal al-Assad killed two soldiers taking part in the funeral of one of the regime army’s soldiers last Friday in the Qurdaha region of Latakia
Maan (Together) Movement, a civil society group, called for the release of all political prisoners from the Syrian prisons and detention centers, and focuses on recent campaigns waged by the government to arrest activists from the Syrian Communist Action Party.
Syrian security forces arrested on Sunday Majdoline Hasan, a female lawyer who has been active in defending political prisoners and took part in the Syrian revolution since the first days in March 2011.
One of the main questions surrounding the Syrian uprising at the beginning of 2012 was if and when an economic collapse would occur. As the year draws to a close, the question has instead become whether one can still talk of “a” Syrian economy as such.