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.
U.S. imposes Syria-related sanctions on individuals, entities
The United States on Monday imposed Syria-related sanctions on eight individuals and 11 entities, including companies involved in the oil sector, according to the U.S. Treasury Department’s website.
US targets Syria’s oil sector, intelligence in fresh 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 Bashar Assad despite …
US imposes new sanctions on Syria
The Trump administration announced a new set of sanctions targeting Syria’s oil industry on Monday. A statement from the Treasury Department indicated that a handful of high-ranking Syrian government …
Assad says refugee returns a ‘priority’ for Syria
Assad told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday ahead of a Moscow-backed conference on repatriation that he is adamant on the return of refugees. Apart from ongoing violence in some parts …