Syrian President Bashar al Assad said on Wednesday that sweeping new U.S. sanctions amounted to a new stage of economic warfare against his government and were part of Washington’s long- standing …
Beirut Explosion Imperils Lebanon’s Refugee Population—and Aid Routes to Syria
Reeling from the aftermath of a chemical explosion in the city’s port, Lebanon’s most vulnerable are bracing for even more anguish.
Death follows refugee family from Syrian war to Beirut blast
Ahmed Staifi’s wife fled the relentless bombing in neighbouring Syria only to die in the biggest explosion ever to hit Beirut.
The pandemic hasn’t hit Syria hard yet. When it does, it’ll be a disaster.
All of these numbers are likely to be understatements, perhaps by an order of magnitude or more, yet it’s clear that there was no major outbreak in Syria during the first months of the pandemic. Still …
Book highlights the challenges a Syrian refugee had to face after he left his homeland to seek a better life in another country
An Immigration Tale’ GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When he first came to Sweden, Mohi. B wrote headnotes of the important events that happened during his journey. However, he g …
In Turkey, COVID-19 hits Syrian-owned businesses harder, study finds
The COVID-19 pandemic and government efforts to contain it have sorely strained businesses across Turkey, with Syrian entrepreneurs reporting the worst impact, according to a new assessment by …
The Islamic State Isn’t Behind Syria’s Amphetamine Trade
After a record seizure, Italian police blamed the terror group. It’s more likely the Syrian regime has a hand in production and trafficking.
Israel draws down number of soldiers along borders with Lebanon and Syria
Israel’s military on Monday announced a reduction of forces on its northern border with Syria and Lebanon, after deploying reinforcements in recent weeks in response to a spike in tensions. “Troop …
Lessons Learned in Iraq, Forgotten in Syria
The two nations are a lot more similar in their social and political troubles than some analysts in Washington want you to believe.
How Does the Lebanon Disaster Impact Syria?
An aerial view of ruined structures at the port, damaged by an explosion a day earlier, on August 5, 2020 in Beirut, Lebanon. (Getty Images) The impact of the Beirut blast on Damascus will not be …