Demonstrations are rarely seen in government-controlled areas, but they are testing the Syrian leader’s authority as he attempts to consolidate power after nine years of conflict.
Syria economic meltdown presents new challenge for Assad
In scenes not witnessed for years in government-controlled parts of Syria, dozens of men and women marched through the streets this week, protesting a sharp increase in prices and collapse of the …
UN Business Falls Victim to Feuding Between the U.S. and China
Even one or two years ago, U.S. diplomats described the Chinese as reasonably pragmatic in the Security Council, despite big differences over issues like Syria,” says Richard Gowan, UN director at the …
US ‘Caesar Act’ sanctions and could devastate Syria’s flatlining economy
Critics say legislation is being used for US strategy and could cause further problems for country and wider region …
Syria war: Assad sacks PM as economic crisis sparks protests
But it came after days of rare anti-government demonstrations in the mainly Druze city of Suweida, at which people called for the overthrow of Mr Assad. Syria’s currency has plummeted in value …
Syria’s Assad replaces prime minister: State media
Syrian water resources minister Hussein Arnous will replace Imad Khamis as the country’s prime minister. President Bashar al Assad made the announcement in a presidential degree, Syrian state media …
Syrian protesters raise rare anti-Assad chants amid economic plunge
About a dozen young Syrian men spread out their arms, clutched each other’s shoulders to form a circle and began jumping up and down. As they did, they raised a chant that had rarely been heard before …
Saudi Arabia Homeland Security And Public Safety Market Share, Revenue Growth, Development And Demand Forecast To 2022
The turmoil in the Arab world, the ongoing conflicts in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, and the Iranian driven Sunni-Shi’ah …
Protests hit Druze city in Syria for fourth day
Hundreds of Syrians in the mainly Druze city of Sweida took to the streets for a fourth day on Wednesday, protesting worsening economic conditions and demanding the downfall of Syrian President Bashar …
Here’s what the CENTCOM commander says about the possibility of Syria, Afghanistan withdrawals
Withdrawing from Syria will “ultimately be a political decision,” while Afghanistan drawdown timeline depends on how Taliban act in coming months.