Syrian constitutional talks at the UN were put on hold almost as soon as they started on Monday after three delegates tested positive for COVID-19. It was hoped that the planned week of tentative …
UN Syria Talks Paused After 3 Envoys Test Positive for Virus
U.N.-mediated talks involving Syrian government, opposition and civil society envoys were put “on hold” after three participants turned up positive for COVID-19, just hours after the meetings started …
Syria blackout after alleged ‘terrorist’ pipeline attack
War-torn Syria’s government Monday blamed a “terrorist” attack on a gas pipeline near Damascus for a nationwide blackout, in the latest such alleged assault on its energy infrastructure. – Rockets, …
Syria blackout after suspected pipeline attack
A suspected attack on a pipeline in Syria has caused a nationwide blackout overnight, the state news agency quoted authorities as saying on Monday. According to SANA, Electricity Minister Zuhair …
I work as a medic in Syria, where an unreported Covid-19 crisis is unfolding
The shattered health system is unable to cope with the pandemic, and we are scared to speak out about its spread …
Syria gas pipeline explosion “almost certainly” ISIS strike -US envoy
The Ikhbariya TV channel showed footage of a large fire following the explosion, which officials told state media occurred between the Syrian towns of Ad Dumayr and Adra.
Electricity cut in Syria after explosion hits gas pipeline
An explosion early on Monday struck a gas pipeline in a Damascus suburb, cutting electricity throughout Syria, state media reported, citing the country’s electricity and oil ministers. The oil …
Arab gas pipeline explosion caused Syria blackout – state media
State news agency reports oil minister as saying blast that disrupted power across country could be a terrorist act …
UPDATE 3-Syria says pipeline blast was terrorist attack, US suspects IS
The Syrian government said an explosion on a main gas pipeline traversing the Middle East on Monday was the result of a terrorist attack, and the United States said it suspected Islamic State …
Explosion on Syria gas pipeline a ‘terrorist’ attack: minister
An explosion on the Arab Gas Pipeline that caused a power blackout in Syria on Monday was the result of a “terrorist” attack, state media cited the energy minister as saying.