Candidates must have lived in Syria for at least 10 consecutive years, meaning opposition figures in exile cannot run.
The Refugee Kitchens Empowering Syrian Women in Egypt
What makes our struggles less painful is how people treat us,” Lina Kassah, founder of refugee kitchen Zeit Zeitoun, says. “When the environment is hospitable, friendly, and welcoming, our worries and …
In its latest lurch to the far right, Denmark plans to send some refugees back to Syria
Denmark has become the first democratic European nation to tell Syrian refugees originating from Damascus and its surrounding countryside to return to the war-torn nation. Critics say it’s the latest …
Israeli general who helped destroy Iraq, Syria nuclear plants says stopping Iran’s program is much harder
Iran is now enriching uranium at 60%, close to levels needed for a bomb. Israel has several strategies to stop Iran’s program.
Taliban, Assad continue to unite Russia, Iran
While Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed ways to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal in his visit to Tehran this week, the topics of Syria and Afghanistan also featured prominently on the …
Taliban, Assad continue to unite Russia, Iran
While Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed ways to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal in his visit to Tehran this week, the topics of Syria and Afghanistan also featured prominently on the …
Feature: Lebanon’s popular markets thrive in Ramadan amid economic crisis
During the first days of Ramadan Lebanese citizens and Syrian refugees flocked to east Bekaa Souk al-Marj market to shop a tradit …
Lebanon’s energy minister blames fuel shortage on smuggling to Syria
Lebanon’s energy minister on Thursday blamed the country’s chronic fuel shortages on smugglers exporting subsidized supplies into war-torn Syria.Recent …
Lebanon energy minister blames fuel shortage on Syria smuggling
Lebanon’s caretaker energy minister on Thursday blamed the country’s fuel crisis on profiteers who smuggle gasoline into neighbouring Syria. At a Cabinet meeting to discuss the issue, Raymond Ghajar …
Lebanon energy minister blames fuel shortage on Syria smuggling
Lebanon’s caretaker energy minister on Thursday blamed the country’s fuel crisis on profiteers who smuggle gasoline into neighbouring Syria. At a Cabinet meeting to discuss the issue, Raymond Ghajar …