The Syrian government is working to secure the return of millions of refugees who fled war in their country, but Western sanctions are hindering the work of state institutions, complicating those …
Syria’s Assad: Western sanctions hinder return of refugees
The Syrian government is working to secure the return of millions of refugees who fled war in their country, but Western sanctions are hindering the work of …
Hezbollah presence in south Syria much larger than previously revealed
New report by the ALMA Research and Education Center locates 58 sites belonging to group’s Southern Command and Golan Project.
Syria President Assad says US pressure and sanctions obstructing return of refugees
Assad on Wednesday (Nov 11) blamed United States sanctions and pressure on the United Nations as well as Syria’s neighbours for the reticence of more than 5 million refugees who fled the conflict …
Russia, Iran Reach Out to Back Syria, U.S. Doubles Down on Sanctions
Russia and Iran support Syria’s efforts to bring back refugees, but President Bashar al-Assad said sanctions and insurgents are making it difficult, especially as the country’s economy suffers a deep …
EU snubs Russia-backed event on returning refugees to Syria
The European Union said Tuesday that it will not take part in an international conference this week on the return of refugees to Syria, insisting that the first priority should be to make it safe for …
COVID-19 in northwest Syria: Taking risks simply to survive
English News and Press Release on Syrian Arab Republic about Health, Protection and Human Rights and Epidemic; published on 10 Nov 2020 by MSF …
U.S. slaps more sanctions on Syria in push for Assad to end war
The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on officials, entities and individuals it accused of providing support to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as Washington continued its efforts to cut off …
US targets Syria oil, intelligence in new sanctions
The United States on Monday imposed new sanctions targeting Syria’s oil sector, lawmakers and intelligence officers, vowing no let-up in pressure on President Bashar al-Assad despite his gains on the …
State Dept. representative on Syria and ISIS retires
James Jeffrey at times butted heads with Trump’s policies, particularly with Trump’s numerous attempts to withdraw troops from Syria.